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Ex-member of Belarus security forces to face trial in Switzerland for disappearances of political opponents

August 30, 2023

Ex-member of Belarus security forces to face trial in Switzerland for disappearances of political opponents

An ex-member of the special security forces is scheduled to face trial next month for his alleged involvement in the forced disappearances of political opponents during the late 1990s.

Poland, Baltic states will seal off Belarusian borders in event of any military incidents, migrant pushes

August 28, 2023

Poland, Baltic states will seal off Belarusian borders in event of any military incidents, migrant pushes

Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced that they would seal their borders with Belarus in the event of any military incidents or massive migrant pushes.

Lithuania temporarily closes multiple checkpoints with Belarus as tension at the border continues

August 16, 2023

Lithuania temporarily closes multiple checkpoints with Belarus as tension at the border continues

Multiple checkpoints between Lithuania and Belarus were closed on Aug. 16, 2023, as the tension between the neighboring countries continues to grow.

Poland deploys thousands of troops to Belarusian border as tension continues to grow

August 15, 2023

Poland deploys thousands of troops to Belarusian border as tension continues to grow

Tension along the border between Belarus and Poland has continued to grow since Russia's war in Ukraine began. Poland recently deployed thousands of troops to its Belarusian border.

Following drama at Tokyo Olympics, Belarus-born sprinter Tsimanouskaya will represent Poland at world games

August 8, 2023

Following drama at Tokyo Olympics, Belarus-born sprinter Tsimanouskaya will represent Poland at world games

Belarus-born sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya is set to run for Poland in the upcoming world championships this month. The track and field world games are set for Aug. 19-27.

Poland says airspace violated by 2 Belarusian helicopters

August 1, 2023

Poland says airspace violated by 2 Belarusian helicopters

Poland's government on Tuesday claimed two Belarusian helicopters breached its airspace in a potential act of aggression by the Russian ally.

Poland's PM reportedly warns Russian mercenary group Wagner forces moving closer to NATO country's border

July 30, 2023

Poland's PM reportedly warns Russian mercenary group Wagner forces moving closer to NATO country's border

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said Russian mercenaries were moving in Belarus toward the border with Poland to carry out "hybrid warfare."

Prigozhin celebrates Niger coup, accuses West of foisting its rules of life on citizens

July 29, 2023

Prigozhin celebrates Niger coup, accuses West of foisting its rules of life on citizens

Wagner Group mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin announced support for the ongoing coup in Niger, offering his services to the rebel forces.

Poland's government says country's top priority is securing European Union's border with Russian ally Belarus

July 27, 2023

Poland's government says country's top priority is securing European Union's border with Russian ally Belarus

The top priority for Poland's government is securing the European Union's border with Russian ally Belarus. Wagner mercenaries have deployed to Belarus over the past month.

Belarusian journalist gets 6 years for covering anti-Lukashenko dissidents

July 26, 2023

Belarusian journalist gets 6 years for covering anti-Lukashenko dissidents

Belarusian journalist Pavel Mazheika has been sentenced to six years in prison for covering and working for critics of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.