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Belarus
Belarus Stops Embassies Issuing Passports in Threat to Exiles
According to a new decree, Belarusians can only get a new passport or renew one in "consular services attached to their last registered place of residence" on Belarusian territory.
Sept. 7, 2023
Russia
Badminton to Allow Russians, Belarusians to Return
The Badminton World Federation (BWF) said players from the two countries, who have been banned due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, would be able to compete as neutral athletes.
Aug. 30, 2023
US
US Tells Citizens to Leave Belarus ‘Immediately’
Neighboring countries are closing their borders with the country and the US has warned against any travel to Belarus.
Aug. 22, 2023
Poland
What Does the Closure of Poland-Belarus Border Mean for European Security?
Now the leaders of the Baltic states and Poland are considering the full closure of their borders with Belarus.
Aug. 19, 2023
Putin
Putin and Shoigu Use Military Forum to Spin Russia’s Difficulties
The Russian President and Defense Minister used opening addresses at a military trade show near Moscow to claim Russian technical superiority against “much-hyped” Western weapons.
Aug. 15, 2023
Belarus
Ukraine Significantly Strengthens Defenses Along Belarus Border
As a preventative measure, Kyiv says they’ve beefed up defensive capabilities along Ukraine's border with Belarus by establishing new lookout stations and fortifications and laying thousands of mines.
Aug. 11, 2023
Poland
Lukashenko Orders ‘Contact’ With Poland Amid Rising Border Tensions
The Belarus leader added: “We are neighbours and you don’t chose our neighbours.”
Aug. 11, 2023
Poland
Poland to Bolster Border with Belarus, Deploying 10,000 Troops
The decision to augment troop presence along the Polish-Belarusian border follows the breach by two Belarusian helicopters of Polish airspace on Aug. 1.
Aug. 10, 2023
‘Putin Is Desperate’ as ‘Ukraine Changes Battlefield Dynamics,’ Rutte Says at Ankara NATO Summit
Rutte said Ukraine is changing the battlefield as NATO works to keep air defense support flowing after Russia’s latest attack.
July 7, 2026
Belarus Continues Border Buildup, Ukraine Says
July 10, 2026
