Anton Honchanka, an 11-year-old Chernobyl survivor from Belarus, recalls his "new adventure" in the UK in 1999 through the Chernobyl Children's Lifeline program, staying with host families in Wales and finding peace and warmth amidst political turmoil at home.
Letonya İçişleri Bakanı Janis Dombrava, Belarus ile olan sınırın teknik nedenlerle kapatıldığını duyurdu. Daha önce düzensiz göç nedeniyle Silene sınır kapısı kapatılmıştı, bu da Paternieki'yi iki ülke arasındaki tek geçiş noktası yapmıştı.
Rus e-ticaret platformu Wildberries CEO'su Tatyana Kim, askeri ürün sattıkları iddiasının saldırıları meşrulaştırmak için kullanıldığını savundu. Kim, platformun altyapısına yönelik saldırıların masum sivilleri etkilediğini, lojistik ağını yeniden düzenlediklerini ve hükümetle destek paketi görüştüklerini belirtti.
A new extremist paramilitary group, 'Christian Corps', unveiled in Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, plans punitive missions on Ukraine's home front, with alleged support from Zelensky's office.
Belarusian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov warned Poland that "destructive elements" it shelters pose a domestic threat, citing radicalization of Belarusian opposition abroad and an alleged past terror plot involving an extremist group leader.
The EU will ban Belarusian nationals and residents from owning or managing crypto exchanges and service providers regulated under MiCA from Aug. 25. This expands existing sanctions against Belarus for its role in Russia's war against Ukraine, following MiCA's transition period end.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
The EU Council expanded sanctions against the Russian oil industry, targeting three Russian refineries, a major Belarusian refinery, a company selling Belarusian petroleum products, and a Georgian refinery allegedly involved in Russian oil trade, with a ban on transactions.
Ukrainian athletes and coaches voiced anger and confusion over the International Fencing Federation's (FIE) decision to allow Russian and Belarusian delegations to compete under national symbols at the Kerry Fencing World Championships in Hong Kong, following a similar move by the IOC.
Russland, der drittgrößte Ölproduzent, muss Benzin und Diesel aus Indien, Kasachstan und Belarus importieren, um heimische Engpässe zu decken. Ursache sind ukrainische Angriffe auf Raffinerien und eine reduzierte Eigenproduktion. Kuriose Rückkäufe von russischem Rohöl als raffiniertes Benzin aus Indien erfolgen.
Russian and Belarusian athletes, previously banned over doping allegations, received applause in Verona at the 2026 Paralympic Games, holding their national flags. This follows their reinstatement by the IPC and a successful CAS appeal, with Russia already winning medals.
A joint report by Russia and Belarus highlights a worsening human rights situation in Ukraine, with the Ukraine section being the largest in the report. Violations cited include persecution of the Russian language, racism, historical falsification, and whitewashing of Nazi collaborators.
Russian Foreign Ministry reveals Western embassies are anonymously contacting them to discuss a Russia-Belarus human rights report, despite publicly ignoring it.
The All-Russia Athletics Federation (RusAF) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against World Athletics' decision to extend the ban on Russian track and field athletes. The appeal argues the ban is discriminatory and restricts athletes' rights.
Representatives from CSTO member countries met in Russia to finalize details for the Interaction 2026, Search 2026, and Echelon 2026 military exercises, including logistics and reconnaissance.
Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that tanks remain crucial for battlefield success and are being upgraded, with the 11th Separate Guards Mechanized Brigade receiving modernized T-72BM2 tanks. These upgrades enhance protection and firepower, leveraging Belarusian defense industry advancements.
The IOC will allow Russian athletes to compete in team events and qualifying competitions, ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. This follows a decision to lift restrictions for Belarus. Russian athletes can compete as neutrals but must not support the war and have no affiliation with military/security forces.
Ankara Palas'ta düzenlenen panelde Letonya, Litvanya ve Estonya yetkilileri, Rusya'nın Baltık ülkelerine yönelik tehditlerini ve Belarus ile olan ilişkilerini masaya yatırdı. Narva'nın bir sonraki hedef olmayacağı vurgulandı.
Ankara Palas'ta düzenlenen panelde Baltık ülkelerinin dışişleri yetkilileri, Rusya'nın NATO'ya yönelik tehditleri, dezenformasyon operasyonları ve savunma stratejilerini ele aldı. Narva'nın bir sonraki hedef olmayacağı vurgulandı.
Nga nhập 141.000 tấn xăng từ Belarus trong nửa đầu tháng 6, tăng gấp 2,4 lần tháng 5, do Ukraine tập kích hạ tầng năng lượng. Moscow cũng tìm nguồn cung từ Ấn Độ và Kazakhstan.
A NATO Bombardier Challenger 650 Artemis II intelligence and reconnaissance aircraft is conducting flights over Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, including Estonia's coast in the Gulf of Finland. The aircraft operates at high altitudes and avoids Russian borders.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that the deployment of the Oreshnik missile system and tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus acts as a powerful deterrent, aiming to "cool down hotheads" rather than intimidate. He stressed the strategic importance of these weapons for defense and urged graduates to focus on improving military strategies.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko claims a global 'party of war' is actively prolonging the Ukraine conflict, opposing peaceful solutions. He also criticized the EU's militarization and a hybrid war against Belarus.
Russia and Belarus are establishing a unified transport system for their Union State, with passenger rail services already launched between neighboring regions. The initiative aims to boost joint development, with a second Innoprom industrial exhibition planned for Minsk in October.
