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Ukrainian evacuees reach Belarus as Melania Trump-brokered Oleshky ceasefire takes effect
The local ceasefire in Oleshky was reached thanks to mediation efforts by US First Lady Melania Trump with the pope's involvement.
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Belarus frees 25 more prisoners in return for easing of US sanctions
Russia pumps up pressure on Belarus to open new front in Ukraine war, eyes anti-NATO ops. - WSJ
Russia won't be lectured on nuclear deployment, Moscow tells US
The United States has said the world faces the gravest nuclear danger since the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis because of remarks by President Vladimir Putin during the Ukraine conflict.
EU condemns Russian deal to station nuclear warheads in Belarus
Russia moved ahead on Thursday with its plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, whose leader said the warheads were already on the move.
Russia moves ahead with deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
In Washington, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller described the plans as "the latest example of irresponsible behavior that we have seen from Russia."
Belarus on high alert after 'four aircraft shot down' over Russia - Lukashenko
Lukashenko's reported visit to the base was his first public appearance in almost a week, following speculation over the health of the 68-year-old leader.
Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumors of leader's ill health swirl
Will Belarus' opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, gain political traction if Lukshenko's health rapidly declines?
Belarusian Lukashenko disappears for a week, public speculate he's ill
Lukashenko's office declined to comment on the state of his health while Russia denied he was ill.
Iran may produce Shahed drones for Russia in Belarus - report
The Kremlin faces logistical problems by transporting Iranian suicide drones from the Middle East. Production in neighboring Belarus would result in easier transportation.
Sabotage causes freight train to derail in Russia region close to Ukraine
Operator Russian Railways earlier said around 20 wagons had come off the track due to "unauthorised interference". Snezhetskaya is just to the southeast of Bryansk.
Russian athletes say IOC participation plan 'excessive and discriminatory'
Table tennis, pentathlon, fencing, judo and taekwondo are among the Olympic sports that have readmitted athletes from Russia and Belarus as neutrals.
Countries around the world wish Israel happy Independence Day
Ukraine, Germany and Romania are just three of the countries wishing Israel a happy birthday on its 75th Independence Day.
