Belarus

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko released 123 detainees Saturday after negotiations involving a U.S. envoy. The move followed renewed diplomatic engagement between Minsk, the capital of Belarus, and Washington. The freed group included prominent political prisoners long jailed after...

In a recent development, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced his intention to run for re-election in 2025. This declaration comes in the wake of the U.S. condemning the recent parliamentary and local council elections as a “sham.” What Happened: Lukashenko, who has...

The infamous Russian mercenary group Wagner Group has undergone a significant transformation following the deaths of its founders, Yevgeny Prigozhin and Dmitry Utkin. The group has rebranded itself as Russia’s Africa Corps and is expanding its operations in Africa. What Happened: The Wagner...

In response to rising security risks, the Biden administration on Monday urged American citizens in Belarus to evacuate promptly. What Happened: The U.S. embassy in Minsk has advised its citizens in Belarus to leave amidst escalating security threats linked to the presence of Russian Wagner...

Alexander Lukashenko warned that Belarus would employ nuclear weapons in the event of foreign “aggression” against Minsk. What Happened: Lukashenko, on Thursday, said his country wouldn’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons supplied by Russia against foreign aggression, CNN ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Moscow will use “all means at its disposal” to defend Belarus against any potential aggression from Poland and other EU countries. This follows concerns raised about the deployment of Russian paramilitaries near their borders, The...

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday warned that he possesses veto power over the utilization of tactical nuclear weapons stationed by Russia in the Belarusian territory, reported Reuters. What Happened: Russian President Vladimir Putin in March unveiled a plan to deploy tactical...

The trade volume between the Russian ruble and Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) saw a significant increase over the weekend, nearly quadrupling from $4 million Saturday to $15 million Sunday, as per data from crypto analytics firm CCData. What Happened: This surge coincided with the capture of...

On Saturday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the Wagner Group, declared that he had reached an agreement to withdraw his mercenary forces in Russia to prevent additional bloodshed. The Wagner militia had advanced perilously close to Moscow before the deal was made.  Still...

Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who has close historical ties with Russia, declined Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's offer of nuclear weapons for nations willing “to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus.” What Happened: Kazakhstan, which has refused to...

The U.S. on Thursday came down heavily on Russia for stationing tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus.  What Happened: U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller vehemently criticized the agreement between Russia and Belarus. However, he added that there were no indications that would...

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on Sunday criticized Vladimir Putin for his “dangerous and irresponsible” nuclear rhetoric. What Happened: The Russian president on Saturday said he planned to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus in response to the U.S. stationing...

According to leaked documents, Russian President Vladimir Putin plotted a "total cleansing" of Ukraine with house-to-house terror and civilians marching to concentration camps. Emails from Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) reveal orders "from the very...

The Russian rouble plunged to its weakest level in over seven months against the dollar on Monday and was on the path to its biggest single-day drop since July. Monday's decline followed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Belarus, which stoked fears in...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was "preparing for all possible defense scenarios" as the Russian leader prepares to meet his longtime war ally Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.  What Happened: Zelenskyy, after a meeting with his top military command, in his nightly...