(MENAFN) Belarus has claimed it shot down several drones that entered its airspace during a night of intense aerial attacks between Russia and Ukraine. According to Pavel Muraveiko, Chief of the General Staff, these drones were diverted from their...
(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...
(MENAFN) Poland is set to fully close its border with Belarus starting at midnight on Thursday, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced. "For national security reasons, we will close the border with Belarus, including railway crossings ... on...
The situation on Poland’s borders remains dire for people on the move. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has visited Poland and other EU member states along the EU’s eastern border. Minister of Internal Affairs and Administration...
(MENAFN) Türkiye on Tuesday welcomed the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) decision to dissolve the Minsk Group, a mediation body formed more than 30 years ago to address the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict over Karabakh....
(MENAFN) Ukraine has issued a firm warning to Belarus, urging it to steer clear of the Ukrainian border during its upcoming joint military exercises with Russia. These maneuvers, known as ‘Zapad-2025,’ are scheduled to take place in Belarus from...
Media facing intensified crackdown The plight of journalists in Belarus persecuted for just doing their job is being highlighted by the International Federation of Journalists, backed by the NUJ. Currently, 37 journalists remain behind bars and 39...
(MENAFN) Ukraine has instructed Minsk to maintain a safe distance from its borders during the upcoming joint military exercises with Russia set to take place in Belarus. This advisory comes ahead of the ‘Zapad-2025’ military drill, which is...
(MENAFN) Ukraine has warned Belarus to keep its distance from the border during the upcoming ‘Zapad-2025’ military exercises, set for September 12–16. The caution comes amid Belarus’s cooperation with Russian forces, who have used Belarusian...
(MENAFN) Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it is increasing border security and deploying additional forces as Russia and Belarus prepare for joint military exercises scheduled in September. Rustamas Liubajevas, commander of the State Border...
In September 2025, Belarus made headlines for the release of 52 political prisoners under a deal brokered by the United States, which coincided with the easing of certain sanctions on Belarus’s national airline, Belavia. However, this gesture...
21 A real collapse. Belarus and Poland occupy a strategic position within the China-Europe transport corridor. A significant part of container trains from China to Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium passes through them. Now this route is...
Ukraine national beach soccer team. Beach Soccer Federation of Ukraine According to the online media Suspilne. All of this stems from the Ministry of Youth and Sports order: the Ukrainian national beach soccer team should boycott the Euroleague’s...
The US will impose sanctions on companies from Russia, Turkey, China, Iran, India, and Belarus. The US Department of Commerce has announced that it will impose sanctions against companies from Russia, Turkey, India, Iran, Pakistan, China, Belarus,...
Hanoi (VNA) – Belarus regards Vietnam as one of its key partners in Asia and a growth driving force of the global economy, President Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has affirmed. At a ceremony to receive the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador...
In an unexpected development this week, the United States has lifted some key sanctions on close Russian ally Belarus, with President Trump also issuing a warm thank you to the country. Over 50 political prisoners have been released, reportedly at...
MOSCOW, September 13. /TASS/. Russian and Belarusian anti-aircraft missile units repelled an air attack by a simulated enemy as part of the Zapad 2025 joint strategic drills, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "During the Russia-Belarus Zapad...
MINSK — Belarus regards Việt Nam as one of its key partners in Asia and a growth driving force of the global economy, President Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has affirmed. At a ceremony to receive the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador to...
A major military presence is being deployed on NATO’s eastern flank as Russia and Belarus launch a major joint military operation. As Europe reels from the unprecedented drone intrusion last week, the “Zapad” or “West” 2025 drills are set to take...
7 It has become known what the authorities are up to. Tax changes may be introduced in Belarus. It's not only about their annual indexation, but also about innovations for some fees. These issues were discussed on September 12 by the expert...
