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Latest 16 September 2026

Belarus launches drills near Polish and Lithuanian borders

Belarus has begun four-day military exercises near its borders with Poland and Lithuania, as Ukraine reported that Russia was using Belarusian relay stations to guide drone attacks on targets in…

Belarus · 13 Mar 2026 ICC opens probe into alleged crimes against humanity by Belarus Prosecutors at the International Criminal ​Court said on Thursday they had opened an ‌investigation into whether the government of Belarus committed crimes… Belarus · 31 Dec 2025 Russia puts nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile on ‘combat duty’ in Belarus Moscow has placed hypersonic nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles stationed in Belarus on “combat duty,” the Russian Defense Ministry revealed in a video released… Belarus · 20 Nov 2025 Belarus frees two Catholic priests serving long jail terms after visit by Pope Leo’s envoy Belarusian President Lukashenko pardoned two Catholic priests after Vatican diplomatic efforts, amid improving relations. Belarus · 20 Oct 2025 Belarus security chief seeks dialogue with Ukraine Belarus aims to build contacts with Ukraine for war settlement while maintaining ties with Russia. Belarus · 17 Oct 2025 Belarus makes overture to EU countries after rapprochement with US A senior Belarusian diplomat has recently met with European representatives following Minsk’s decision to issue diplomatic invitations last month, a move seen… Belarus · 16 Sep 2025 Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus Russia and Belarus are holding joint war games Belarus · 11 Sep 2025 Belarus releases 52 prisoners, US embassy in Lithuania says Belarus releases 52 prisoners Belarus · 11 Sep 2025 European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring A multi-country operation exposed a Belarusian spy ring, arresting a former Moldovan intelligence officer for treason. Belarus · 22 Aug 2025 Belarus says it is looking at how to arm its missile systems with nuclear warheads Belarus plans to enhance missile production, considering nuclear warhead integration amid rising military threats from Western neighbors.