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(MENAFN) Belarus has announced plans to have Russia’s nuclear-capable Oreshnik medium-range missile system fully operational on its soil by December, according to presidential spokeswoman Natalia Eismont.

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(MENAFN) The head of Belarus's State Security Committee, commonly known as the KGB, has expressed his organization's intent to assist in reviving diplomatic negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

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(MENAFN) The head of the Belarusian State Security Committee, commonly known as the KGB, has expressed that his organization is actively involved in supporting diplomatic attempts to rekindle dialogue between Russia and Ukraine.

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(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov held talks Thursday on U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a "Board of Peace" for Gaza, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry....

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv has been invited to join US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace but raises concerns about participating alongside Russia and Belarus, as reported on Tuesday. “Russia is our enemy....

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(MENAFN) Belarus and Oman formalized a groundbreaking visa exemption agreement on Monday, with a signing ceremony attended by key leaders from both nations, including Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and Omani Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al...

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has declared that Russia and Belarus will respond immediately “with all they’ve got” should any of their planes be shot down by a NATO member.

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The Belarusian Association of Journalists is supporting several journalists forced to rebuild their lives outside Belarus, following their transfer to Lithuania this month.

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on Tuesday that his nation and Russia are rehearsing the launch of nuclear armaments as part of their joint military exercises.

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(MENAFN) Polish authorities recorded approximately 30,000 attempts to cross the border from Belarus illegally in 2025, slightly down from more than 30,400 incidents reported in 2024, according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) Belarus on Tuesday denounced Poland’s move to expel a Belarusian diplomat and halt border traffic during the Zapad-2025 military exercises, describing the actions as provocative. “We believe that this is an element of a provocative policy...

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(MENAFN) Belarus has claimed it shot down several drones that entered its airspace during a night of intense aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine.

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that Western European leaders involved in negotiating a peace roadmap for Ukraine ten years ago acted in “bad faith” and were “stupid,” reflecting on the discussions hosted by his...

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(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday that Ukraine is aware of the location where Belarus is deploying the Russian Oreshnik missile system and is sharing this intelligence with international partners. “The transfer of the...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations on Monday praised a recent move by Belarusian authorities to grant pardons to more than 120 imprisoned individuals, including several foreign nationals, who had been serving sentences on charges ranging from espionage...

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(MENAFN) The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has voted to allow Russian and Belarusian youth players to compete under their national symbols, following recommendations from the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The decision was made...

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(MENAFN) The United Nations on Monday praised Belarus’ decision to free 123 incarcerated individuals, including foreign nationals convicted of espionage, terrorism and extremism offences, describing the step as a significant development following...

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(MENAFN) The global organization overseeing chess has approved a decision permitting young players from Russia and Belarus to take part in competitions while displaying their national emblems, aligning the move with guidance issued by the...

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated on Tuesday that conditions along the border with Ukraine "have somewhat stabilized." Addressing a Security Council session in Minsk, Lukashenko noted that the nation is still compelled to...

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)

|Published on: 18th December 2025|Categories: News| The construction of fencing along Finland’s eastern border is almost complete in Lapland.