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Lithuania closes its border with Belarus after smuggling balloon incursions

Vilnius (AFP) – Lithuania announced on Wednesday that it would close its border with Belarus for one month, citing the repeated intrusion of smuggling balloons carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarusian territory. The Lithuanian government described the move as a necessary......

Moscow urges Poland to reopen border with Belarus

Russia has urged Poland to reconsider its decision to close the border with Belarus, a move announced earlier this week by Warsaw in response to upcoming joint Russian-Belarusian military drills. In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called on the Polish government to......

Lukashenko's backchannel diplomacy: The Belarusian leader's role in U.S.-Russia talks

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has emerged as a controversial intermediary in backchannel negotiations between Russia and the United States, offering to facilitate peace talks amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. While positioning himself as a "Putin whisperer," Lukashenko has sought......

Suspected Russian drone found in Lithuanian military training zone

A suspected Russian-made drone, believed to have entered Lithuania from Belarusian airspace, was discovered in a military training area, Lithuanian armed forces confirmed on Friday. The drone reportedly crossed into Lithuanian territory on Monday morning before disappearing from radar. Local residents......

Putin announces deployment of mass-produced Oreshnik hypersonic missiles

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the first mass-produced Oreshnik hypersonic missile systems have been delivered to Russia’s armed forces. Speaking on Friday during a military briefing, Putin emphasized the advanced capabilities of the new weapon, which is already operational......

EU approves tariffs on fertiliser imports from Russia and Belarus

The European Parliament has approved new tariffs on fertiliser and certain agricultural products imported from Russia and Belarus, despite concerns from European farmers about potential price increases. The bill passed with a vote of 411 to 100 and will introduce duties starting in July, gradually increasing......

Key developments in the Russia-Ukraine conflict: January 27 update

On January 27, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war saw continued violence and diplomatic exchanges. In the eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Russian artillery fire resulted in the death of one woman and the injury of four others in nearby Kostiantynivka. Ukrainian military expert Andriy Ryzhchenko pointed......

Lukashenko set to extend rule in Belarus amid controversial election

Belarus is holding presidential elections, with President Alexander Lukashenko poised to extend his 30-year rule in the absence of significant opposition. Voters began casting ballots on Sunday at 8 am local time, marking the country's first presidential election since the mass protests in 2020,......