IIHF leader seeks to reinstate Russia and Belarus quickly
MILAN – Luc Tardif, the president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, expressed on Thursday his desire for Belarus and Russia to rejoin international competitions. These countries have been barred from participation for four years due to their ongoing sanctions stemming from the invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference alongside NHL Commissioner Gary […]
Is Belarus Collaborating with Russia to Execute Hybrid Attacks on NATO Countries?
It seems that a series of weather balloons from one country are causing quite a stir in the neighboring nation’s airspace. In this case, we’re talking about Belarus and Poland. These balloons, often carrying something like a pack of cigarettes, drift through Polish airspace. Some situations have escalated to the point where civilian airports have […]
Russia and Belarus asked to join Gaza Peace Board, according to officials.
The Trump administration has extended an invitation to Russia and Belarus to be part of a proposed “peace commission” for Gaza, as reported by officials from both nations on Monday. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov mentioned in Moscow that Russian President Vladimir Putin is weighing the invitation. “President Putin received the offer through diplomatic channels and […]
US to Remove Certain Trade Sanctions on Belarus, a Russian Ally
VILNIUS, Lithuania – The United States is set to lift sanctions on Belarus’s Cali, marking another step toward improving relations between Washington and the isolated regime. John Cole, the U.S. special envoy to Belarus, made this announcement after meeting with the authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk over the weekend. Minsk, a close ally of […]
Belarus releases Nobel Prize winner and opposition figure
Belarus Releases Political Prisoners Amid U.S. Sanctions Easing VILNIUS, Lithuania — On Saturday, Belarusian authorities released notable political figures, including Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ales Bialiatsky and opposition leader Maria Kolesnikova, as confirmed by human rights organizations. This release seems to coincide with efforts by President Alexander Lukashenko to foster better ties with the United […]
Lithuania Shuts Border With Belarus, Claiming ‘Hybrid Attacks’
Weather Balloons Disrupt Lithuania’s Airspace Lithuania’s main airport has faced multiple closures due to weather balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes from Belarus. In response, Prime Minister Inga Luginiė has pledged to take decisive action against these incursions. The Lithuanian military is now authorized to employ “all necessary measures,” including potentially aggressive responses, to tackle the influx […]
Lukashenko suggests he may be stepping back from his authoritarian rule in Belarus
Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power in Belarus for three decades, recently stated in an interview that he isn’t seeking another term. Known as the close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has been in office since 1994 and secured a seventh term in March, though his opponents claim that the election lacked […]
Belarus seeks ties with the west while its opposition continues to struggle
On June 21, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994, set free 14 political prisoners. Notably, this included Siarhei Tsikhanouski, the husband of the former opposition leader Sviatlana Tskhanouskaya. This release happened just hours after Lukashenko met with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg in Minsk. Characterized as Minsk’s most significant political prisoner, […]
Belarus Frees Important Dissident Following Pressure from the Trump Administration
TALLINN, Estonia – Belarus has released Sialhai Tshanuski, the husband of Sviatrana Tsikhanouskaya, who is recognized as the main opposition leader now living in exile. Tsikhanouski, a well-known blogger and activist imprisoned since 2020, arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, alongside 13 other political prisoners, as reported by his wife’s team. This release occurred just hours after […]
Search For Missing U.S. Soldiers Near Belarus Continues, Says NATO
Warsaw, Poland (AP) – NATO said on Wednesday that Secretary General Mark Latte proposed that four US troops who went missing were killed when four US soldiers who went missing during training in Lithuania said their fate had not been confirmed yet. “The search is ongoing,” NATO said in a statement posted to X. The […]