Belarus freed 52 political prisoners on Thursday as part of a deal brokered by the United States, which lifted some sanctions on the country’s national airline. It was another sign of a possible rapprochement between Washington and Minsk, a close ally of Russia that has faced Western isolation for years. U.S. President Donald Trump and Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko spoke on the phone last month, and the American leader even suggested a face-to-face meeting could be in the works.



Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners as US Lifts Some Sanctions on Its National Airline | WION

Russia plans to station its new hypersonic Oreshnik missiles in Belarus next year. President Vladimir Putin confirmed this during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Friday. The deployment is expected in the latter half of 2024, coinciding with increased missile production.

Putin's big plan: Russia plans to deploy Oreshnik missile in Belarus by 2025 end

Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in Belarus. He is going to hold talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko. The meeting and discussion will focus on security and exercises with tactical nuclear weapons.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Belarus. What's on the agenda?

Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ election as opposition calls for boycott; Lukashenko announces re-election bid

Belarusian President Lukashenko has made his way to China, the second time this year, he is said to meet the Chinese President Xi Jinping to further the negotiations on various aspects.

Belarusian President Lukashenko on China visit, to meet China President Xi in Beijing | WION

In response, Lukashenko said, "We could think about three-way cooperation," adding, "I think a bit of work could be found for Belarus to do there as well." In order to examine the most recent Russian fighter jets, Kim visited an aviation facility in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on Friday.

Lukashenko proposes three-way cooperation with Putin, Kim

I warned Wagner group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin about threats to his life: Belarusian President Lukashenko

Poland rushes more troops to east after accusing Belarus of intrusion 

‘No one came out as hero’, Lukashenko disputes Russia’s take on Wagner mutiny

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that the Wagner chief was back in Russia with thousands of fighters, but dismissed speculation that President Vladimir Putin would have Yevgeny Prigozhin killed. To know more watch this interview with the Professor of the University of South-Eastern Norway, Glenn Diesen.

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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that the Wagner chief was back in Russia with thousands of fighters, but dismissed speculation that President Vladimir Putin would have Yevgeny Prigozhin killed.

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Where is Wagner chief Prigozhin? Lukashenko says not in Belarus

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who last month brokered a deal to end an armed mutiny in Russia, said on Thursday that Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was no longer in Belarus.

Belarus President Lukashenko says Wagner Chief Prigozhin is back in Russia

The Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has signed off a law. Banning unfriendly media reports against Belarus by foreign countries. This comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Moved to Belarus following a lulled mutiny against the kremlin.

Lukashenko signs new law as Wagner chief seeks shelter in Belarus

Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin flew into exile in Belarus under a deal that ended a mutiny by his fighters, as Putin praised his forces for averting a civil war. Lukashenko, seen as Putin's junior partner & Europe's last dictator, is positioning himself as the voice of reason. Revealing details of the deal with Prigozhin, Lukashenko said he talked the Wagner boss back from brink. While NATO says it is ready to defend against Moscow, or Minsk, some member states are tracking the events anxiously. Here's a look at the key developments.

'They will squash you like a bug': Belarus president says he warned Wagner boss Prigozhin | Details

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Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin to quit Russia and move to Belarus under deal to end mutiny

The President of Belarus is offering nukes to any country that supports Russia. Will his offer find any takers? Was Lukashenko joking? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: Lukashenko offers nukes to anyone who supports Russia

According to Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, "nuclear weapons will be available for everyone" who decides to join a Russia-Belarus union. After the two nations inked a deal last week allowing Russia to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, Lukashenko stated in an interview shown on Russian state television on Sunday night that it must be "strategically understood" that Minsk and Moscow have a unique opportunity to join.

Lukashenko: Nuclear weapons to those willing to join Belarus-Russia union

Belarus leader Lukashenko invites nations to join Russian alliance

Russia has started moving nuclear weapons to Belarus, says Lukashenko

Ukraine probing reports of 2,150 children being shipped to Belarus, says prosecutor

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