Belarus–Russia relations
Belarus to Host Russian Hypersonic Missiles Following Nuclear Deal with Moscow
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko announced on Monday that his country now hosts dozens of Russian nuclear weapons, as part of a broader agreement with Moscow for the deployment of Russia's latest hypersonic missile, the Oreshnik.
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.
Belarus Intercepts Russian Drones; Ukraine Reports Casualties from Ongoing Russian Attacks
Two Shahed drones entered Gomel Oblast in Belarus from Ukraine's Chernihiv Oblast during the night of 4-5 September, prompting Belarusian military forces to scramble fighter jets. Explosions were reported in the Gomel district as the drones were intercepted.
Belarus Accused of Provoking Tensions at Border, Ukraine Faces New Wave of Russian Bombings
Ukraine has called on Belarus to withdraw its troops from their shared border, accusing Minsk of amassing forces in the Gomel region under the pretense of military maneuvers. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has urged Belarus not to make "tragic mistakes" under pressure from Moscow.
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.
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.
Inside Europe’s drive to get ammunition to Ukraine as Russia advances
The initiative is part of Europe’s efforts to provide Kyiv with weapons to repel Russian forces after the stalling of US military aid
Day 490 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Wagner will not guard Russian Nuclear Weapons in Belarus
Day 490 of the invasion of Ukraine. Summary of key events in the last 24 hours:
Belarus deal to take in Prigozhin puts him in an even more repressive nation
Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin was notorious for unbridled and profane challenges to authority even before the attempted rebellion that he mounted Saturday. The reported agreement for him to go into exile in Belarus would place him in a country where such behavior is even less acceptable than in his homeland.