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Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

June 27, 2023

Vatican peace envoy en route to Moscow after aborted Wagner mutiny

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is set to arrive in Moscow on Wednesday to conduct peace talks with Russian officials on behalf of Pope Francis, who continues to recover from abdominal surgery.

Lukashenko warns of Belarusian ‘combat readiness’: 'If Russia collapses, all of us will die'

June 27, 2023

Lukashenko warns of Belarusian ‘combat readiness’: 'If Russia collapses, all of us will die'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko told state media Tuesday that his military was brought to "combat readiness" in reaction to the Wagner Group revolt.

Putin's deal with warlord shows 'actual weakness' amid Russia unrest: expert

June 25, 2023

Putin's deal with warlord shows 'actual weakness' amid Russia unrest: expert

Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's deal with the Wagner Group shows "evidence of weakness."

Belarus president says Russia now sending over nuclear weapons amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

June 14, 2023

Belarus president says Russia now sending over nuclear weapons amid Ukrainian counteroffensive

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he has begun receiving tactical nuclear weapons from Russia and will not hesitate to use them if needed.

Belarus' president says he won't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if his country faces aggression

June 13, 2023

Belarus' president says he won't hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if his country faces aggression

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, says his country will not hesitate to use Russian nuclear weapons if they face aggression from other countries.

Russia ally denied election to UN Security Council in wake of Ukraine war

June 7, 2023

Russia ally denied election to UN Security Council in wake of Ukraine war

Belarus was denied its election to the UN Security Council as it faces international backlash for supporting Russia in war in Ukraine.

365 Belarusians sanctioned by Poland over journalist's 'draconian' jail sentence

May 29, 2023

365 Belarusians sanctioned by Poland over journalist's 'draconian' jail sentence

Poland has sanctioned 365 Belarusian nationals and frozen the financial assets of 36 entities over the country's decision to uphold journalist Andrzej Poczobut's eight-year prison term.

White House slams Putin's nuclear provocation in Belarus: 'Irresponsible'

May 25, 2023

White House slams Putin's nuclear provocation in Belarus: 'Irresponsible'

The White House on Thursday condemned an agreement between Russia and Belarus to store nuclear weapons in the Russia-allied country neighboring Ukraine.

Nobel Peace Prize laureate transferred to brutal prison in Belarus

May 24, 2023

Nobel Peace Prize laureate transferred to brutal prison in Belarus

The wife of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate said her husband has been transferred to a brutal prison in Belarus and hasn;t been heard from in a month. He is serving a 10-year sentence.

Belarus-Russia border checks implemented for first time since 1995

May 17, 2023

Belarus-Russia border checks implemented for first time since 1995

Belarus, a close Russian ally, has partially restored security measures along the two Eastern European countries' 770-mile border.