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Russia and Belarus to sign military security agreement, says Kremlin
Russia and Belarus will sign an agreement on mutual security guarantees in the interests of both nations, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated today, according to the state news agency RIA.
Poland Initiates East Shield Construction Along Russian and Belarusian Borders
In December, Poland commenced the construction of its East Shield along the borders with Russia and Belarus. Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk announced that the first elements of reinforced defense lines would be developed in the coming weeks.
Russia: Moscow’s threats to West and Ukraine – “Catastrophic consequences” if Kiev moves against Belarus
Russia today warned the West and Ukraine of “catastrophic consequences” if Kiev moves against Russia’s close ally Belarus, making clear it will intervene to defend a country in which it has regularly deployed nuclear weapons.
Belarus Enhances Military Presence at Ukraine Border with New Troops and Equipment
Belarus has bolstered its military presence along its border with Ukraine, deploying aircraft, air defense systems, and weapons. This follows President Aleksandr Lukashenko's recent announcement that he had sent nearly a third of Belarus's armed forces to the region.
Belarus Fortifies Border Amid Claims of Ukrainian Aggression
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has again accused Ukraine of engaging in provocations using drones and announced the ongoing fortification of the Belarusian-Ukrainian border.
Lukashenko Urges Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine
In a two-hour television interview recorded for a Russian TV channel, but not yet aired, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko called for peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. Excerpts from the interview were published on the Belarusian leader's official website.
Poland seeks border guard help from Germany, Greece, Finland
Poland hopes to bring in border guards and police from Finland, Germany and Greece to help patrol its frontier with Belarus, a senior official said on Thursday, amid mounting concerns over migration pressures from the east into Europe.
Poland, Baltics urge EU to strengthen its eastern borders
Poland and the Baltic states urged the European Union this week to strengthen its eastern border, warning in a joint letter to Brussels of a "looming threat" from Russia and Belarus.
The four EU members are staunch allies of Ukraine, which has been fighting a fully-fledged Russian invasion for more than two years.
Belarus Joins Russia in Tactical Nuclear Weapon Exercises
Belarus announced today that its military is participating in the second phase of Russian exercises scheduled by President Vladimir Putin to practice the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons, Reuters reported.
‘Dictators cannot be appeased or reeducated. They can only be fought’
"Belarus is a crucial element for Putin but also his weakest link," argues the exiled politician and leader of the Belarusian opposition Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya in a Kathimerini interview.