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‘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

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Euronews

Reason Tartan Army locked out of Belarus vs Scotland clash

Reason Tartan Army locked out of Belarus vs Scotland revealed

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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…

The Independent UK

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.

PC Gamer

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.

The National (Scotland)

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

Russia has needed potatoes for some time.

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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.

Euronews

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling

The Baltic nation is seeking damages, including compensation for border reinforcement costs.

Euronews

Lithuania takes Belarus to top UN court over allegations of migrant smuggling

Vilnius claims Belarusian authorities orchestrated flights from the Middle East and escorted migrants to the border, forcing them to cross illegally.

The Independent UK

Lithuania takes Belarus to top UN court over alleged smuggling of migrants

Lithuania is asking the International Court of Justice to rule that Belarus breached its international obligations by allegedly organizing the smuggling of migrants to its territory and award it compensation

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Euronews

First direct peace talks: Will Putin come face-to-face with Zelenskyy?

As Ukraine’s president is getting ready to travel to Istanbul, the Kremlin has not yet responded to whether Vladimir Putin will attend the meeting on Thursday. Will Putin come for a face-to-face meeting with Zelenskyy?

The Independent UK

Belarus opens case against an 78-year-old activist who became a symbol of the pro-democracy movement

Authorities in Belarus have opened a criminal case against the 78-year-old activist who became the face of the country’s pro-democracy protests in 2020

The Independent UK

China to send honour guard to Russia and Belarus for Victory Day anniversary

Videos shared on Chinese social media show PLA troops rehearsing in Minsk and Moscow in the past week

The Independent UK

EU's top court rules against Malta's 'golden passport' program

The European Court of Justice ordered Malta to close its “golden passport” program, the one of the last of its kind in Europe that allows wealthy people to buy EU citizenship, even after the small island country suspended the program for citizens of Russia and Belarus

PC Gamer

Russia accuses World of Tanks executives of 'extremist activities,' moves to seize assets of Russian publisher

Russia apparently takes issue with Wargaming's opposition to the invasion of Ukraine, but a different company is paying the price.

The Guardian - UK

Sanctioned Russian and Belarusian wood smuggled into UK, study suggests

‘Chemical fingerprint’ shows 46% of wood samples certified as sustainable did not come from labelled country of origin

The Independent UK

An incessant crackdown in Belarus hurls dozens of independent journalists into harsh prisons

Dozens of journalists in Belarus have been imprisoned in recent years under a crackdown by authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

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