Jul 01 Satellite photos appear to show Belarus building military camp for Wagner mercenaries By Associated Press Satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press on Saturday showed what appeared to be a newly built military-style camp in Belarus, with statements from a Belarusian guerrilla group and officials suggesting it may be used to house fighters from the Wagner mercenary… Continue reading
Jun 29 While Belarus’ leader welcomes Wagner, others see mercenary group as a threat By Associated Press As life in Russia returns to normal after an armed rebellion by a mercenary group, tensions are rising in and around its neighbor Belarus, where the exiled leader of the force and some of its fighters are settling in. Continue reading
Jun 28 Lukashenko approved forced transfers of Ukrainian children to Belarus, opposition figure says By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press Former Culture Minister Pavel Latushka said Tuesday that the materials he handed over to The Hague court demonstrate that Ukrainian children from at least 15 Russia-occupied Ukrainian cities have been forcibly moved to Belarus with Lukashenko’s approval. Continue reading
Jun 27 Watch 3:53 Russia drops charges against mercenary group as Putin attempts to project order By Lisa Desjardins, Tommy Walters Russia’s security services said Tuesday it would close the criminal case against the mutineers who led a stunning but short-lived revolt over the weekend. In eastern Ukraine, Kyiv's offensive continues but a devastating Russian missile strike struck a shopping center… Continue watching
Jun 27 Russia drops charges against Prigozhin and others who took part in aborted armed rebellion By Associated Press Russian authorities said Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation into the aborted armed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin and are pressing no charges against him or his troops. Continue reading
Jun 15 NATO sees no change in Russia’s nuclear posture despite Belarus leader’s claims By Associated Press On Tuesday, President Alexander Lukashenko claimed that Belarus has already received some tactical nuclear weapons from Moscow. Continue reading
Jun 14 Belarus leader says he wouldn’t hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons to repel aggression By Associated Press Earlier this year, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the planned deployment of the short-range nuclear weapons to Moscow's neighbor and ally Belarus, in a move widely seen as a warning to the West. Continue reading
Jun 09 Putin says Russian tactical nuclear weapons to be deployed to Belarus next month By Associated Press Putin said during Friday's meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that work on building facilities for the nuclear weapons will be completed by July 7-8, and they will be moved to Belarus quickly after that. Continue reading
May 15 Footage of Belarus President Lukashenko emerge after days of absences that sparked health rumors By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press For nearly a week, the whereabouts of Belarus' authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko have been a mystery. Continue reading
May 03 Dissident journalist sentenced to 8 years in prison in Belarus By Associated Press Activist Raman Pratasevich's dramatic arrest in May 2021 elicited outrage in the West, with some leaders saying the plane's diversion was tantamount to state-sponsored hijacking. Continue reading