- 30 April, 2024
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Belarus leader urges Kyiv to accept Russian offer of talks – RIA
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko called on Kyiv on Sunday to sit down and hold talks with Russia so that Ukraine does not lose its statehood, Russia's RIA…
Japan considering imposing sanctions against Belarus
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering imposing economic sanctions on Belarus, in line with the United States, for its support of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two government officials with knowledge…
Belarusian troops could be used in operation against Ukraine if needed, Lukashenko says
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that troops from the ex-Soviet country could take part in Russia's military operation against Ukraine if needed, the Belta news…
EU considers new measures against Belarus, withdrew some staff from Kyiv – sources
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is considering new restrictive measures to close loopholes on existing sanctions against Belarus, EU officials and diplomats said, noting the bloc was…
Lukashenko arrives for talks with Putin on Russian force presence
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko landed in Moscow on Friday for talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin that Minsk said could determine how much longer Russian military forces…
U.S. targets multiple Belarusians’ visas over athlete repression
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday said it was imposing visa restrictions on several Belarusians, citing the repression of athletes abroad including the attempted forced repatriation of a sprinter…
Belarus diverts potash supplies from Lithuania to Russia, says PM
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarus has diverted potash shipments from Lithuania's Klaipeda port to Russian ports after Vilnius decided to halt the use of its railway for Belarus exports of the…
Ukraine suspects group linked to Belarus intelligence over cyberattack
By Pavel Polityuk KYIV (Reuters) -Kyiv believes a hacker group linked to Belarusian intelligence carried out a cyberattack https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/expect-worst-ukraine-hit-by-cyberattack-russia-moves-more-troops-2022-01-14 that hit Ukrainian government websites this week and used malware similar…
Why is Putin so Focused on Ukraine?
Ukraine has become the main flashpoint in Russia's relations with the West after a build-up of tens of thousands of Russian troops near its border and a series of tough…
Belarus says it will retaliate against sanctions, faces “unprecedented pressure”
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Belarus said it would retaliate after the United States and its allies imposed sanctions against dozens of individuals and entities there, and it complained that its economy was…
Belarus announces military drills with Russia near Ukraine border
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Belarus on Monday announced joint military drills with close ally Russia on its southern border with Ukraine and accused the NATO military alliance of building up offensive…
‘Go through. Go,’ Lukashenko tells migrants at Polish border
By Kacper Pempel and Maria Kiselyova BRUZGI, Belarus/MOSCOW (Reuters) -Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko told migrants stranded at the border with Poland on Friday that his country would help them to…
