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Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumours of leader's ill health swirl

Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told her supporters on Monday to be ready to grab any chance to turn her country into a democracy as speculation about the health of veteran President Alexander Lukashenko swirled.

Reuters

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko fails to appear at ceremony sparking speculation about his health

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko failed to appear at a major state ceremony in the capital Minsk on Sunday, triggering speculation that the veteran leader is seriously ill.

Evening Standard

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses key state event prompting ill health rumours

Putin’s ally has not been seen in public for the last five days after appearing unwell in Moscow

The Independent UK

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Belarus PM replaces Lukashenko at ceremony, sparks speculation

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday, did not appear on Sunday at a ceremony in the capital, Minsk, triggering speculation that the veteran leader is seriously ill.

Reuters

Biggest Eurovision scandals - rule breaks, cheating allegations, and suspected drugs

Since Eurovision's first-ever song contest in 1956, there have been numerous scandals and controversial rows that have taken the spotlight off the music and glitz and glam

Daily Mirror

Hunt for suspected spy balloon as mystery object flies into Polish airspace

Warsaw loses radar contact with object that entered its airspace from direction of Belarus

The Independent UK

Object that flew into Poland from east probably an observation balloon -ministry

An unidentified object that entered Polish airspace from the direction of Belarus was probably an observation balloon, the defence ministry said on Saturday on Twitter.

Reuters

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Vladimir Putin pal Lukashenko 'may have been poisoned' as he leaves Russia with ambulance

Belarusian tyrant Alexander Lukashenko, who has refused to give up power for 24 years, couldn't walk more than a mile at yesterday's Victory Day parade and skipped a breakfast with ally Putin

Daily Mirror

Belarus leader Lukashenko avoids stroll, skips lunch after Moscow parade

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko had to be driven a short distance to an event during Tuesday's Victory Day celebrations in Moscow and skipped a lunch hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

We knew in 2011 Putin would attack Ukraine, says Bill Clinton

Revelation raises questions about whether US and Europe should have been more prepared for 2014 invasion

The Guardian - UK

Eurasian foreign ministers gather in India on regional security

Foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathered in India on Thursday to discuss regional security matters, including adding Iran and Belarus to a union of nations seen as a counterweight to Western influence in Eurasia.

Reuters

UCI reverses ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes, keeps sanctions on teams

Management Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine but follows IOC change

Cycling News

Journalist on Ryanair flight forced to land in Belarus is jailed for 8 years

Lukashenko regime ordered commerical flight to land in Minsk and arrested opponent onboard

The Independent UK

Roman Protasevich: Belarusian journalist hauled off Ryanair flight jailed for 8 years

Roman Pratasevich tood trial on charges of organising unrest and plotting to seize power.

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The Independent UK

Dissident pulled off plane by Belarus gets 8 years in prison

A Belarusian court has convicted a dissident journalist who was arrested after being pulled off a commercial flight that was diverted to the country

Al Jazeera

Belarusian activist Protasevich sentenced to eight years in jail

Dissident journalist accused of 1,586 crimes, including organising mass riots and calling for sanctions against Belarus.

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A court in Belarus sentences a dissident journalist to 8 years in prison

Raman Pratasevich and his Russian girlfriend were arrested in May 2021 when their Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was ordered to land in the capital of Belarus, Minsk.

Reuters

Journalist on Ryanair plane diverted by Belarus is jailed for 8 years

A Belarusian journalist who was arrested after being hauled off a Ryanair plane that was forced to land in Minsk almost two years ago was sentenced on Wednesday to eight years in jail on charges of conspiring against the state.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Kasatkina Thankful Russian Players Still Able to Compete

Daria Kasatkina said she is thankful that Russian tennis players are still able to compete in international tournaments while other sports have banned them due to the war in Ukraine. Tennis, unlike many other sports, did not introduce a blanket ban on players from Russia and its ally Belarus after…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russian Athletes Say IOC Participation Plan ‘Excessive and Discriminatory'

The International Olympic Committee's (IOC) recommendation to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to international competition as neutrals is "excessive and discriminatory", the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) athletes' commission said. The IOC sanctioned Russia and its ally Belarus after Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022 but last month recommended…

France 24

Russian invasion of Ukraine highlights national identity issues in Lithuania

The Russian invasion of Ukraine sparked a rally-around-the-flag effect in Lithuania as the tiny Baltic state offered refuge to dissidents fleeing violence and oppression in neighbouring Belarus and Russia. But new restrictions on migrants threaten Lithuania’s liberal values.

Evening Standard

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from international sport?

The International Olympic Committee has not yet made a decision on the 2024 Olympic Games. So what’s the controversy all about?

The Independent UK

Belarusians wary of being drawn into war with Ukraine

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has welcomed thousands of Russian troops to his country, allowed the Kremlin to use it to launch the invasion of Ukraine last year, and offered to station some of Moscow’s tactical nuclear weapons there

Daily Mirror

Wimbledon to cover cost of Ukrainian players' accommodation after ban on Russians lifted

Wimbledon has announced a number of measures to support Ukrainian players this summer after courting controversy for allowing Russian and Belarusian players to return

The Guardian - UK

Wimbledon to pay for Ukrainian players’ accommodation at grass court events

The AELTC will also donate more than £500,000 to Ukraine’s crisis response, shortly after it was revealed that Russian and Belarusian players would compete at this year’s tournament

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