European Commission Unveils 21st Sanctions Package Against Russia, Including Measures Affecting Belarus
The European Union’s new sanctions package against Russia will target the energy sector, banks
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Isachanka Again Discusses Opening of Russian Embassy Branch in Mahiliou
The chairman of the Mahiliou Regional Executive Committee, Anatol Isachanka, has again discussed the
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Lukashenka Calls Judges the Most Dependent People
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that judges are the most dependent people. He made the remark during a meeting
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Seliverstau Expects Belarus and Russia to Establish Smooth Operation of SPOT System
Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Yury Seliverstau said he expects Belarus and Russia to establish the
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Seliverstau Reveals Details of Meeting With Gazprom Chief
Belarus has no problems in its cooperation with Russia in the gas sector but would like to secure longer-term
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Russia Again Says It Is Prepared to Use Nuclear Weapons to Defend the Union State
Russia has again declared its readiness to use nuclear weapons to defend the Union State. This time
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European Boxing Union Unanimously Maintains Sanctions Against Belarusian and Russian Boxers
At the annual assembly of the European Boxing Union (EBU) in Tirana, all members of the organisation’s
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Ukraine Reports Increase in Russian Drones Passing Through Belarusian Territory
Ukrainian State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said that border guards have not observed
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Zelenskyy on Overnight Strikes on Russia: Russia Must End Its War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has commented on the overnight Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian targets.
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Ukraine Launches Drone Attack on St. Petersburg and Several Russian Regions
During the night of June 5–6, Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack targeting St. Petersburg, the
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Ukraine and Russia Conduct Another Prisoner Exchange Through Belarus
Ukraine has secured the return of 185 service members and one civilian from Russian captivity, President
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Belarus Plans to Open Union State Tourist Information Centre
A second Union State tourist information centre is expected to open in Belarus in 2027. The announcement
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Belarus and Gazprom Discuss Autumn-Winter Season Preparations
Belarus and Gazprom discussed preparations for the autumn-winter season during a meeting between Gazprom
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Cyber Partisans May Be Declared an “Extremist Organization” in Russia
The Belarusian hacktivist group Cyber Partisans is set to be designated an “extremist organization”
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Lavrov to Visit Minsk on June 14-15
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Minsk on a working visit on June 14-15. The announcement
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Novak Says Additional Restrictions on Russian Fuel Exports Are Possible
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said additional restrictions on fuel exports could be introduced.
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Belarusian and Russian Defense Ministers Discuss “Future Areas of Cooperation”
On June 3, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin met with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov
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State Authority for Military Industry Reveals Contents of Protocol With Russia on Military-Technical Cooperation
Belarus’ House of Representatives on Tuesday ratified a protocol amending the agreement between
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Khrenin Discusses Military-Technical Cooperation in Moscow
A Belarusian Defence Ministry delegation led by Defence Minister Viktar Khrenin is on a visit to Russia.
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Talks
On June 2, Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation. The two sides discussed “
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Russia Bans Imports of Potatoes and Eggplants From Armenia
Russia continues to impose restrictions on Armenia. Starting June 3, Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary
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European Union May Impose Sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft
The European Union may include restrictions on Lukoil and Rosneft in its 21st package of sanctions, Politico reported.
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Russia Restricts Imports and Transit of Fruit From Armenia
Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) is restricting
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Russia Discusses Increasing Fuel Supplies From Belarus — Media Report
The Russian government is discussing an increase in fuel supplies from Belarus to help meet demand on
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Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Discuss “Destructive Activities” of the EU and NATO
A regular round of Belarusian-Russian inter-ministerial consultations on current issues of pan-European
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Lukashenka on Russia’s Goods Verification System: “It May Complicate Our Trade. But It Will Not Stop It”
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said during a meeting with Primorsky Krai Governor Oleg Kozhemyako that he had
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Zelenskyy: Russia Launched More Than 2,300 Drones, 1,560 Aerial Bombs and 108 Missiles at Ukraine Over the Past Week
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia carried out massive strikes against the country’s
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Lukashenka Urges Armenia to “Think Carefully” to Avoid Ukraine’s Fate
During a question-and-answer session with journalists at the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana
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Belarusian Railway Community Identifies Origin of Russian Military Train at Krychau-6 Base
The Belarusian railway community has reported that it has identified the origin of a Russian military
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North Korea Sends Government Delegation to Belarus and Russia
A North Korean government economic delegation led by Foreign Economic Relations Minister Yun Jong Ho
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Zelenskyy Confirms Strike on Oil Facility in Armavir
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a strike on a Russian oil industry facility in
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Ukraine Aligns Sanctions With EU, Belarusian Petroleum Exporter Targeted
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees introducing a new package of sanctions as
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Russia Recalls Ambassador From Armenia for Consultations Amid Yerevan’s EU Course
Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations over steps
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Ukrainian Drones Destroy Iskander System and Two Tu-142 Aircraft at Taganrog Airfield
During the night of May 30, Ukraine carried out a strike on a military airfield in Taganrog.
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Kremlin Publishes Joint EAEU Statement on Armenia
The Kremlin press service has published a joint statement by the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Meeting in Astana
Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin are holding a meeting in Astana, where events are taking place
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Belavia Resumes Flights to Murmansk
Belavia has resumed flights to the Russian city of Murmansk. The flights will operate every Thursday
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International University Sports Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has changed the eligibility rules for Belarusian
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Armenia Confirms Receipt of Russian Letter Threatening Gas Supplies
Armenia has received a letter from Russia regarding the possible termination of an agreement on supplies
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Mayday.Team: Tightened Controls Remain in Place on Belarusian-Russian Border, Armed Officers Appear at Some Checkpoints
By the end of May, controls on the Belarusian-Russian border remain tightened, with checks being carried
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Armenia Says It Did Not Receive Letter Containing Threats From Russia
Armenia’s Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure has not received a letter from Russia’s
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ISW: Russia and Belarus Are Creating Conditions for the Use of Drones From Belarusian Territory
Russia and Belarus are creating conditions to justify launching drones at Ukraine from Belarusian territory.
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Sales of Belarusian Gasoline on the St. Petersburg Exchange Surge in May
In May, sales of gasoline from Belarusian refineries rose sharply on the commodity exchange in St.
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Kyiv Condemns Decision by Gymnastics Federations to Allow Belarusians and Russians to Compete Under National Flags
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Minister of Youth and Sports Matvii Bidnyi issued a joint
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At Least Three Russian Drone Incursions Into Belarus Recorded Over the Past Day — Flagstok
During the night of May 26 and throughout the previous day, Ukrainian monitoring channels recorded at
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Belarus and Russia Security Councils Sign Information Security Cooperation Plan
The secretariats of the Security Councils of Belarus and Russia have signed a cooperation plan on ensuring
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Russian Foreign Ministry Says It Conducts Correspondence With Ukraine Through Belarus
Russia and Ukraine conduct diplomatic correspondence through Minsk. Alexey Polishchuk, director of the
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EU to Discuss Increasing Pressure on Russia After Massive Strike on Ukraine
EU foreign ministers will discuss increasing international pressure on Russia next week. The announcement
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European Gymnastics Federation Allows Belarusians and Russians to Compete Without Restrictions
The European Gymnastics federation is lifting all restrictions on the participation of Russian and Belarusian
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Russia Attacks Kyiv and Kyiv Region With Strike Drones and Ballistic Missiles, Including Oreshnik
During the night of May 24, Russia launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine. Kyiv was the main
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