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Belarus

A state in Eastern Europe
The Republic of Belarus is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. It covers an area of approximately 207,600 square kilometers and has a population of about 9.2 million people, with its capital being Minsk. The history of Belarus includes periods as part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union. The country has been independent twice: first in 1918 as the Belarusian People's Republic, and again in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR.
1994
Alexander Lukashenka won the presidential elections for the first time and has been in power ever since
1995
Lukashenka expanded presidential powers following two referendums
1997
Belarus and the Russian Federation signed an agreement to create a Union State
2000
The Mir Castle Complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list
2020
The first power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant was connected to the energy system
2020
A wave of peaceful protests began in the country, lasting until March 2021. The reason was disagreement with the official results of the presidential elections
2022
Belarus effectively supported Russia's recognition of the “independence” of the so-called LPR/DPR and Russian aggression against Ukraine
2026
It became known that repeaters for guiding Russian drones to strike Ukraine are located on the country's territory
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Air traffic disruptions spread in Europe: Ryanair's flight punctuality drops due to Russian UAV incident

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary stated that the incident with Russian drones in Poland is an ongoing problem for airlines. This reduces Ryanair's flight punctuality to 60%, and disruptions have spread to Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Germany.

News of the World • September 11, 12:41 PM • 4048 views
United States wants to return its embassy to Minsk - US Special Representative

The US plans to return its embassy to Minsk to restore diplomatic presence and develop economic relations with Belarus. Special Representative John Cole noted that the timing of the embassy's return is being discussed.

Politics • September 11, 12:25 PM • 3321 views
Polish Patriot systems are ineffective against a large number of "Shaheds" - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy explained that Polish Patriot systems are ineffective against massive UAV attacks due to the high cost of missiles. He noted that Ukraine is ready to help Poland counter Russian drones.

Politics • September 11, 11:46 AM • 3354 views
After the closure of airspace, Latvia considers a complete closure of the border with Russia and Belarus

The Saeima of Latvia is considering a draft decision on the temporary complete closure of the border with Russia and Belarus during military exercises. The decision was supported by the majority of deputies but caused discussions regarding economic consequences and real threats.

News of the World • September 11, 10:35 AM • 3493 views
Latvia closes airspace in eastern border region at least until September 18

Latvia closes its airspace in the eastern border region from September 11 to September 18. This decision was made after assessing the NSS and events in Poland, which constitute a violation of NATO airspace.

Politics • September 11, 09:41 AM • 3152 views
Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the Russian strike on Poland and called for joint defense

The foreign ministers of Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine condemned the invasion of Polish territory by Russian drones, calling it a deliberate provocation and a threat to regional security. They called for intelligence sharing and strengthening of air defense.

Politics • September 11, 09:16 AM • 3748 views
Invasion of Polish airspace by Russian UAVs: Warsaw convenes emergency UN Security Council meeting

Poland convened an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council due to the violation of its airspace by Russian UAVs. The Prime Minister of Poland recorded 19 incursions, and Russian drones were shot down during an attack on Ukraine.

Politics • September 11, 07:22 AM • 27786 views
Poland reacts to Russian drone invasion: air traffic in the east of the country restricted until winter

Poland is restricting air traffic in the east of the country along the borders with Belarus and Ukraine from September 10 to December 9. The flight ban is in effect due to the detection of 16 Russian drones on Polish territory.

Politics • September 11, 07:11 AM • 23334 views
Threat from Russia: Latvia considers closing airspace near eastern border

Latvia is considering closing its airspace near the eastern border due to increasing threats, including drone provocations. This will allow avoiding risky routes for civil aviation and speed up military response.

Politics • September 11, 07:02 AM • 4398 views
"No one in NATO is safe": Lithuania reacted to the incident with Russian drones in Poland

Lithuania's Foreign Minister stated that the incursion of Russian drones into NATO airspace could lead to escalation. This happened after Poland shot down Russian drones that crossed its border.

News of the World • September 11, 06:51 AM • 4156 views
No one can guarantee there won't be hundreds of drones: Zelenskyy explains how Ukraine is ready to help Poland

Ukraine is ready to help Poland counter Russian drones by providing technology, training, and intelligence. This comes after nearly two dozen Russian drones entered Polish airspace.

Politics • September 10, 05:52 PM • 5277 views
May be part of Russia and Belarus's military exercises plan: Zelenskyy on Russian drone attack on Poland

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia's drone attack on Poland could be part of joint exercises between Belarus and Russia. Poland recorded 19 incursions by Russian drones, NATO activated Article 4.

Politics • September 10, 05:39 PM • 3975 views
Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance, training, and experience in shooting down Russian drones

President Zelenskyy offered Poland assistance and training in shooting down Russian drones, including "Shaheds. " This occurred after 19 Russian drones entered Polish airspace.

Politics • September 10, 05:15 PM • 4530 views
Tusk to hold talks with Zelenskyy and NATO leaders amid Russian attack

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will hold talks with the presidents of Ukraine, France, the NATO Secretary General, and the prime ministers of Italy and Great Britain. This comes amid recent incidents involving Russian drones and the redeployment of Polish troops to the border with Belarus.

Politics • September 10, 03:17 PM • 3855 views
Trump to hold talks with Polish President Nawrocki after Russian attacks

US President Donald Trump will hold talks with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. This will happen against the backdrop of Russian drone attacks on Poland.

Politics • September 10, 02:09 PM • 4836 views
NATO activates Article 4 after Russian drone attack on Poland

NATO activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty due to Russian drones violating Polish airspace. Allies expressed solidarity with Poland and condemned Russia's actions.

Politics • September 10, 12:10 PM • 50334 views
"We showed that we are capable of defending ourselves": NATO's reaction to the violation of Polish airspace by Russian UAVs

Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the activation of air defense systems to protect Polish territory after its airspace was violated by Russian UAVs. Forces from several allies, including Poland, the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, participated in the operation.

Politics • September 10, 11:42 AM • 4133 views
Moldova expels Belarusian embassy employee and declares him persona non grata - Media

Moldova has declared an employee of the Belarusian embassy persona non grata. This decision is related to the detention of a former Moldovan intelligence officer suspected of transferring secret data to the Belarusian KGB.

News of the World • September 10, 11:14 AM • 3412 views
Poland began moving troops to the border with Belarus - Media

Poland has begun redeploying military equipment to the Belarusian border. This is a security reinforcement ahead of the joint Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises.

Politics • September 10, 11:06 AM • 4650 views
Seven drones and one missile fragment found in Poland - Ministry of Internal Affairs of the country

Poland recorded 19 Russian drones that violated its airspace, shooting down three of them. The country activated Article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty for consultations with allies.

News of the World • September 10, 10:40 AM • 3443 views
Tusk states that 19 Russian drones flew into Polish territory: Media name a larger figure

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced 19 incursions of Russian drones into the country's airspace, while media report 23. The president convenes the National Security Council.

Politics • September 10, 09:01 AM • 5279 views
Body of a migrant found on the border of Lithuania and Belarus

The body of a man, approximately 40 years old, was found in a forest near Marcinkonys on the border of Lithuania and Belarus. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting that he is an illegal migrant, possibly one of three Iranian citizens who previously got lost in the area.

News of the World • September 9, 04:48 PM • 4290 views
Poland completely closes border with Belarus ahead of "Zapad-2025" exercises

Poland will close its border with Belarus, including railway crossings, due to aggressive Russian-Belarusian exercises "Zapad-2025". This decision was made for national security reasons, amid growing tensions and hybrid warfare.

News of the World • September 9, 01:11 PM • 4580 views
Alcohol-related deaths in Belarus have increased: the rate is the highest in the world

High levels of alcohol consumption directly affect public health, increasing the risks of diseases and social problems.

Health • September 9, 06:48 AM • 4072 views
195 combat engagements: enemy struck with missiles, bombs, and artillery - General StaffPhoto

Over the past day, 195 combat engagements took place, the enemy used missiles, guided bombs, and 5516 kamikaze drones. The Defense Forces hit five command posts and one artillery system, destroying 950 occupiers and their equipment.

Society • September 9, 05:36 AM • 8511 views
Belarusian spy network exposed in Europe: operation details

The special services of the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Romania have exposed a Belarusian spy network in Europe. Among those exposed is a former deputy head of Moldovan intelligence, who was transmitting secret information to the Belarusian KGB.

News of the World • September 9, 03:49 AM • 16441 views
The Iskander missile that hit the Cabinet of Ministers contained over 30 foreign parts

The Iskander missile, which Russia used to attack the building of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, contained over 30 foreign parts. Among them were components manufactured in the USA, Japan, Great Britain, and Switzerland.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 01:35 AM • 5589 views
System forces hit the Vtorovo oil pumping station in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation - "Madyar"

The unmanned systems forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces hit the Vtorovo oil pumping station in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. The station was pumping diesel fuel to the Moscow ring oil product pipeline.

War in Ukraine • September 8, 08:25 PM • 7615 views
Trump did not signal that Hungary should stop buying Russian oil - Szijjártó

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about Donald Trump's demands to stop buying Russian oil. He emphasized that Hungary and Slovakia openly buy Russian oil due to infrastructural peculiarities.

Economy • September 8, 03:35 PM • 5014 views
In Poland, near the border with Belarus, fragments of an unknown flying object were discovered

In the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, near Terespol, remains of an unknown flying object have been found. Law enforcement has cordoned off the area; there is no danger to local residents.

News of the World • September 8, 07:12 AM • 11223 views