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Russia will be staging nukes in Belarus after West's increased support of Ukraine: Putin
March 25, 2023 | 6:45pmPutin said on state television Saturday that the move was a response to Britain's decision last week to send armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium, which Russia falsely claimed had nuclear...
Putin doesn't just want Ukraine — he craves a new Russian Empire and must be stopped now
March 2, 2023 | 7:38pmRussian President Vladimir Putin, like Adolf Hitler, won’t be content with just Ukraine — he wants to dominate Eurasia.
Russia, China block G20 statement condemning Ukraine invasion
February 25, 2023 | 2:44pmAir raid alerts continued nationwide in Ukraine Saturday, as Russia and China blocked a statement from the G20 condemning the war, amid new saber-rattling from a Putin ally.
Belarusian foreign minister died by suicide after meeting Putin officials: report
February 21, 2023 | 11:50amBelarusian foreign minister Vladimir Makei died in November from a suspected suicide, just days after attending a summit with Russian officials, according to report.
Notable detail missing from tennis star's Australian Open trophy
January 29, 2023 | 5:27amUnlike the traditional format, Sabalenka's name was engraved without her home country Belarus listed.
Fighting in Ukraine's east continues as Belarus militarization stokes fears
December 21, 2022 | 5:18pmThe Donbas has been the site of conflict since Russian proxy forces claimed the region to be Russian in 2014.
Russian ally Belarus sparks fears it could join Ukraine fight as it moves troops
December 7, 2022 | 2:39pmBelarus, a loyal Russian ally on Ukraine's northern border, announced Wednesday that it would be moving troops inside the country in a counter-terror exercise that some feared could be a...
Belarusian Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei dies
November 26, 2022 | 9:50amBelarus Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei died Saturday, according to a brief report from the Belarusian state media service Belta. He was 64.
Russia planning false-flag attacks on ally Belarus to drag it into war: Ukraine intel
November 22, 2022 | 1:55pmUkrainian Main Military Intelligence Directorate said that Russian special forces were planning to carry out "terrorist acts" at Belarusian "critical infrastructure sites" and then blame them on Ukraine.
Russian anti-war vigilantes bomb key rail route taking troops, weapons to Ukraine
October 26, 2022 | 10:55amRussian anti-war vigilantes have bombed a key railway line used to deploy troops and weapons to the war on Ukraine, UK intelligence officials said Tuesday.
Ukrainian runners asks NYC Marathon to ban Russian racers
October 9, 2022 | 3:49pmUkrainian runners don’t want to see Russian or Belarusian competitors crossing the finish line at the NYC Marathon.
Leader of Belarus gifts Putin a tractor for 70th birthday
October 8, 2022 | 5:53pmBelarus President Alexander Lukashenko gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a tractor for his 70th birthday.
Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka removed from Ukraine relief exhibition
August 25, 2022 | 3:22am"Vika is a strong player leader and we appreciate her willingness to participate. Given the sensitivities to Ukrainian players, and the on-going conflict, we believe this is the right course...
We need to help Ukraine stop Russia now — before Belarus joins the fight
July 22, 2022 | 5:25pmIf Russian forces stall in the east, watch for the Kremlin to take the war back to the west of Ukraine. The US must eliminate this option now.
Belarus unleashes massive rocket air strike into northern Ukraine
June 25, 2022 | 4:25pmOfficials in Ukraine said the country came under heavy fire from neighboring Belarus, a Russian ally that has not been involved in the fighting.
UK army chief warns that Britain 'must prepare to fight' over Ukraine
June 19, 2022 | 4:41pmThe United Kingdom's new army chief sent the message that British soldiers need to be ready to fight amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, according to a report.
'Full-scale war': Putin ally warns of World War III if West continues aid to Ukraine
May 24, 2022 | 9:00amAlexander Lukashenko penned a letter United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres urging Western countries to stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
Belarus increases military combat readiness in response to NATO
May 11, 2022 | 12:33pmSeveral statements from Belarusian defense officials and military leaders have confirmed that the Russia-aligned country is increasing its military readiness.
Boston Marathon bans athletes from Russia and Belarus over Ukraine war
April 6, 2022 | 6:30pmThe Boston Athletic Association declared the ban in a press release on Wednesday, citing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the assistance of the Belarus government.
Bronx congressman joins Dems in demanding Visa, Mastercard cut ties to Belarus
March 29, 2022 | 5:24pmSeven Democratic lawmakers — including Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres — are demanding Mastercard and Visa suspend business with Belarus amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.