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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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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 • 27797 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 • 23382 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 • 4433 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 • 4221 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 • 5329 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 • 3996 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 • 4567 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 • 3888 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 • 4887 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 • 50376 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 • 4167 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 • 3450 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 • 4702 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 • 3498 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 • 5322 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 • 4305 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 • 4621 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 • 4096 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 • 8568 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 • 16487 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 • 5621 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 • 7638 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 • 5051 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 • 11254 views
Russia and Belarus may attack NATO as part of the Zapad-2025 exercises: the Suwałki Corridor is under threat

Western observers will analyze the Russian-Belarusian Zapad-2025 exercises to assess the combat readiness of Moscow and Minsk. The maneuvers will take place near Poland and Lithuania; NATO countries are conducting their own exercises.

Politics • September 8, 06:26 AM • 30516 views
Over 800 drones and 13 missiles: consequences of massive Russian attack being eliminated in Kyiv and regions - Zelenskyy

The elimination of the consequences of Russian strikes continues in Ukraine, with over 800 drones and 13 missiles recorded. In Kyiv, two people died, including a child, and the Cabinet of Ministers building was damaged.

Society • September 7, 07:37 AM • 6382 views
Tonight, a Transneft oil pump in the Bryansk region was destroyed.

Ukrainian unmanned systems attacked a strategic Transneft facility in Naitopovichi. The destroyed oil pump transported fuel from Belarusian refineries to the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • September 7, 06:46 AM • 12443 views
Bundeswehr transported military equipment from Germany to Lithuania: details

Over a thousand units of Bundeswehr equipment have been delivered to the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda to participate in the large-scale Quadriga 2025 exercises. Military personnel from 13 NATO countries will practice the defense of the Baltic region.

News of the World • September 6, 08:47 PM • 4733 views
Poland urges citizens to leave Belarus: the reason named

The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends citizens to leave Belarus by available means due to the detention of a Pole accused of espionage. The Polish prime minister called the accusations absurd.

Politics • September 6, 12:26 AM • 13603 views
Lithuania introduces new dangerous drone alert system

Lithuania is expanding its air raid siren system to include alerts for dangerous drones entering the country's airspace. The new algorithm introduces red and yellow alert levels depending on the threat, informing the public via SMS, sirens, and other channels.

News of the World • September 5, 01:02 PM • 7316 views