Belarus

Belarus Cadets Train on Russian Tanks Amid Fears of Bigger Conflict

In Moscow-allied Belarus, officers look out across a snowy training ground as Russian and Soviet-era tanks fire into the distance.

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Belarus Says Will Join Ukraine Offensive ‘Only’ If Attacked

President Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus would join the offensive in Ukraine "only" if attacked first by Kyiv's army.

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Belarus Says in Autonomous Control of Russian Iskander Missiles

Belarus has announced that it is now in autonomous control of nuclear-capable Iskander mobile-guided missiles supplied by Russia.

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Putin Backs Military Training Centers With Belarus

President Vladimir Putin backed a plan to set up joint military training centers with Belarus.

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Russia, Belarus Launch Joint Air Force Drills

Belarus said joint air force drills with Russia began on its territory, amid concerns Minsk was being dragged into the Ukraine conflict. 

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Poland Raises New Infantry Division Along Belarus Border

Poland has approved the formation of a new infantry unit, operating primarily in the northeastern Podlaskie Voivodeship province bordering Belarus.

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Russia Sends More Military Equipment to Belarus, Adding to ‘New Invasion’ Concern

Belarus announced that Russia has sent more military equipment to Minsk as part of the Regional Grouping of Forces effort.

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Belarus Says Shot Down Missile Launched From Ukraine

Belarus said its air defense shot down a missile launched from Ukrainian territory, in the first such incident reported by Minsk since the start of Moscow's Ukraine offensive.

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Drones Attack Kyiv as Ukraine Watches Belarus Border

Drones attacked Kyiv, days after the Ukrainian capital withstood one of the biggest missile attacks since the start of Russia's invasion. 

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Belarus Holds Snap ‘Combat Readiness’ Drills

Belarus held a surprise inspection of its armed forces after repeated warnings from Ukraine of a threat from its Moscow-aligned neighbor.

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