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Russian journalist exiled in Paris has 'no regrets' over criticising Ukraine war

Journalist Ekaterina Barabash was under house arrest in Moscow for 'telling the truth about the war in Ukraine'. Rather than risk a decade in Putin's prisons she chose to flee, crossing the forests of Belarus alone. Having been in Paris for two months now, she spoke to RFI about leaving…

Radio France Internationale

Authorities in Belarus continue crackdown on dissent, rights group Viasna says

Mass arrests and convictions of government critics in Belarus have continued since 2020, when Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was handed a sixth term in office in an election that the opposition and the West denounced as rigged.

Euronews

Belarus keeps up crackdown on dissent even as authorities free some prisoners, rights group says

Authorities in Belarus continue their crackdown on dissent even as they release some of the prisoners

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Iranian Toddler Slammed Headfirst to the Ground by Man at Moscow Airport Miraculously Wakes From Coma

The 31-year-old Belarusian man, who was under the influence of drugs, was arrested and charged with attempted murder of a child.

Latin Times

Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on

Belarusian dissident Siarhei Tsihanouski says he was held in solitary confinement, in conditions similar to torture, during five years in prison

The Independent UK

Freed Belarus Opposition Figure Urges Trump To Help Release All Prisoners

Belarus opposition figure Sergei Tikhanovsky, who was released following an appeal from the White House, said Sunday that US President Donald Trump could secure the freedom of all Belarusian political prisoners.

International Business Times

Starmer welcomes release of Belarusian opposition leader’s husband

Siarhei Tsikhanouski is a key dissident figure and the husband of exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya.

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Belarus Opposition Leader Freed From Jail After US Mediation

Belarus's top jailed opposition leader Sergei Tikhanovsky was freed alongside over a dozen other political prisoners on Saturday in a surprise release hailed as a "symbol of hope".

International Business Times

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski

The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy Keith Kellogg in a move to ease tensions with the West.

Euronews

Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail, says wife

Tsikhanousk’s arrest and activism sparked unprecedented protests in Belarus, challenging Lukashenko’s decades-long rule.

Al Jazeera

‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail

Syarhei Tsikhanouski arrested shortly after announcing candidacy in rigged 2020 election won by Lukashenko

The Guardian - UK

Tartan Army hit out at UEFA over Belarus World Cup qualifier ban

Tartan Army chiefs are fuming at being locked out of Belarus' stadium for the away World Cup qualifier

The National (Scotland)

Tsikhanouskaya says Lukashenka 'cannot be trusted' if US envoy travels to Belarus

US envoy Keith Kellogg is reportedly due to travel to Minsk to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine with Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka.

Euronews

SFA urged to challenge UEFA over 'disgraceful' Scotland away fan ban in key qualifier

The SFA have been urged to challenge UEFA over the “disgraceful” decision to ban Scotland fans from attending the World Cup qualifier against…

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Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus

Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in November last year and now occurs year-round, seven days a week.

The National (Scotland)

Reason Tartan Army locked out of Belarus vs Scotland clash

Reason Tartan Army locked out of Belarus vs Scotland revealed

Euronews

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the people of Belarus will not go to war against their neighbours.

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine swap prisoners of war as fighting continues

Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner of war exchange involving people under 25, a result of direct talks in Istanbul on June 2, with plans for larger swaps to follow. The exchange aims to repatriate at least 1,200 POWs on each side and return the bodies of those killed, a…

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Russia says it won't arrest players after seizing the studio behind the Russian World of Tanks offshoot, accusing it of funnelling funds to Ukraine

Based on, charitably, very little evidence.

The National (Scotland)

Belarus see late FIFA plea for Scotland visit rejected

FIFA have rejected a late plea from Belarus to play their World Cup game against Scotland in September at their brand new stadium in Minsk.

We Got This Covered

Panicking Putin begs Belarus for potatoes, delays promised ‘unstoppable’ missiles

Russia has needed potatoes for some time.

Euronews

European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers

The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and agricultural products, sparking concern among European farmers about the potential fallout.

Euronews

Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border

The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the country via Belarus.

The Conversation

Russia’s invasion united different parts of Ukraine against a common enemy – 3 years on, that unanimity still holds

When Russia invaded Ukraine in the spring of 2022, President Vladimir Putin incorrectly assumed it would be a swift takeover.

The National (Scotland)

Premier League defender set to make Scotland return in time for World Cup qualifiers

Steve Clarke is hopeful that Aaron Hickey will be available for Scotland’s opening World Cup qualifiers against Denmark and Belarus in September.

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