Lukashenko extends 30-year rule in “sham” Belarus president election, draws international criticism
Belarus Central Election Commission claimed that Lukashenko won with 86.8% of the vote, while the international monitoring was denied access.
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Canada has over $317 million in Russian assets frozen due to Ukraine invasion
Additionally, over 3,000 Russia-linked individuals and entities have been under the Canadian sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
Belarus launches military exercises near Ukrainian border
Belarus launched military exercises involving territorial defense forces and reservists in the Gomel region bordering Ukraine.
Zelenskyy reveals Lukashenka’s apology for Russian invasion from Belarus in 2022
The Belarusian ruler allegedly apologized for Russian missile launches from his territory while claiming he had no control over Putin's actions.
Poland extends buffer zone on border with Belarus amid continued migration pressure
Polish border officials document an 11,200 drop in illegal crossing attempts following the implementation of a buffer zone along the Belarus frontier.
ISW: Deployment of Oreshnik in Belarus does not increase the risk of strikes on Ukraine or NATO countries
Putin's missile showcase represents a continuation of psychological warfare tactics, not a significant military escalation.
Belarusian court sentences Ukrainian to ten years for alleged espionage
Belarusian authorities claim he allegedly received training to transport weapons and explosives into Belarus for potential attacks.
Inside Kremlin’s hidden torture camp for Ukrainians in Belarus
Journalists expose how Russia exploited Belarus state property for a filtration camp, trafficking hundreds of Ukrainians through the Chornobyl zone for factory-scale abuse.
Journalists unveil torture camp in Belarus set up for Ukrainians, including children
Satellite imagery and testimonies confirm the site of a filtration camp in Naroulia, where Ukrainian civilians and soldiers were subjected to abuse in 2022.
Belarusian companies supply Russia with Western-made chips worth over $ 400,000, investigation finds
Overall, Minsk has exported microchips worth over $125 million to Russian companies in nearly two years.
Belarus, Russia’s closest ally, accuses 12 Ukrainians of spying
Since the beginning of Russia’s all-out war, Minsk has increased detentions, conducting strict interrogations and phone checks at border points for Ukrainians.
Russia launches 135 explosive drones, Ukraine downs 80 UAVs, 44 more crash
There were no reports on civilian casualties from the drone attack.
Russian Kinzhal-capable MiG-31K fighters likely left Belarus after brief stay, monitoring group reports
On 10 October, two MiGs took off from Machulishchy airfield and were observed flying towards Russia, Belaruski Hayun says.
Unilever exits Russian market after 2.5 years of Russia’s all-out war in Ukraine
The company announced the completion of its "very complex" Russian subsidiary sale.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 944: Ukraine accuses Belarus of militarizing Ukrainian children in ICC
Meanwhile, reports say Russia has a secret war drones project in China, having already developed and flight-tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3.
Ukrainian human rights groups accuse Belarus of militarizing Ukrainian children in ICC
Human rights organizations have presented evidence to the ICC detailing the systematic indoctrination and militarization of over 2,200 Ukrainian children in Belarus, marking it as a targeted crime against humanity.
Russian drone incursions into NATO territory raise alarms in Romania and Latvia
Russian drones violated NATO airspace over Romania and Latvia, prompting swift military responses and concerns over Moscow’s growing reach beyond Ukraine.
No significant Russian military threat in Belarus, Ukrainian Border Service reports
In 2023, Russia maintained 12,000 troops in Belarus, which has its own military of about 50,000.
Ukraine repels Russia’s massive nighttime attack involving 78 drones as Belarus downs several UAVs in its airspace
Russia launched 78 Shahed drones and one Iskander-M missile at Ukraine. Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted 60 drones across 12 oblasts, while other drones crashed, and some returned to Russia and Belarus.
Belarus claims EU ministers to attend migration conference in Minsk
Belarus is organizing an international conference on countering illegal migration, inviting representatives from neighboring countries, the EU, and CIS member states.