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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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

July 11, 2023

Wagner mercenaries to train Belarusian military, Lukashenko says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced Tuesday that mercenaries with the Wagner Group will be training the nation's military on weaponry and tactics.

July 11, 2023

Belarusian artist who dumped manure outside Lukashenko's office dies in prison, according to his wife

Ales Pushkin, a 57-year-old Belarusian artist, died in prison, according to his wife. Pushkin was known for dumping manure outside President Lukashenko's office.

July 10, 2023

Putin held meeting with Wagner chief Prigozhin days after thwarted mutiny says Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a three-hour meeting with Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin and more than 30 other top officials just days after mutiny attempt.

July 7, 2023

Rebellious warlord still on Putin's doorstep despite reports he fled country: 'Not easy to get rid of him'

Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin has been spotted in his hometown of St. Petersburg, according to Russian sources on the ground.

July 6, 2023

Exiled Wagner mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin in Russia, president of Belarus says

Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia following his short-lived rebellion against the Kremlin, according to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.