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Belarus

June 27, 2022

U.S., other G7 nations alarmed over Russia’s plan to deliver nuclear missiles to Belarus

Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States said they condemn Russia’s unjustified use of nuclear rhetoric and signalling.

G7 leaders
June 27, 2022

Don’t join Russia to war against Ukraine, Zelensky begs Belarus

“I know the people of Belarus support us, only us, not the war. And that’s why the Russian leadership wants to drag you into the war,” Mr Zelensky said.

May 23, 2022

Putin’s War: Ukrainian military warns of activities on Belarusian border

Early in the invasion, Russian troops were allowed to use Belarus territory as a deployment area for the attack.

Belarusian military
May 4, 2022

Russia-Ukraine War: Belarus to test rapid response forces

Belarus is to test its rapid response forces in an unannounced military manoeuvre, the European country’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.

Belarus Force
March 29, 2022

Ukrainian negotiators warned against eating, drinking at Russia peace talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has warned those negotiating with Russia against eating or drinking with them.

March 16, 2022

Belarusian court sentences two journalists to prison

The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned the sentences and demanded the immediate release of Messrs Martsinovich and Skurko.

Yahor Martsinovich and Andrey Skurko
March 14, 2022

Ukraine Invasion: Japan orders crypto exchanges to restrict transactions with Russia, Belarus

Japan says it will work to prevent the transfer of funds in violation of the sanctions using crypto assets.

Yoshihide Suga
March 4, 2022

Airbnb suspends operations in Russia, Belarus

The CEO announced via twitter that the home-rental giant was going to offer free temporary housing for up to 100,000 refugees fleeing Ukraine.

March 2, 2022

Russian opposition leader Navalny calls for anti-war protests; says Putin is insane

Mr Navalny said Russia wanted to be a nation of peace but few people would call it that now.

Alexei Navalny
March 2, 2022

Ukraine asks IMF, G7 to block Russia, Belarus

A statement by the apex bank said this would include banning them from attending meetings this spring of the IMF and the World Bank group.