Minsk
Belarus has begun forming the 37th separate airborne assault brigade near Gomel, 40 km from the Ukrainian border. Commander of the Special Operations Forces Oleksandr Illiukevych announced the recruitment of a battalion and support units.
Turkish Airlines returns flights to Minsk from September 21. It will fly six times a week on the Istanbul-Minsk route.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus transmitted to Poland information about the alleged preparation of a terrorist attack against the children of a Belarusian activist. According to the Minsk authorities, the attack is being prepared by a convicted person who is in Poland.
Maryna Bielotserkovska — the defendant in the case regarding the death of Adnan Kivan and a now-dismissed oncologist at the Odrex clinic — is also involved in another tragic story. The father of StopOdrex movement co-founder Khrystyna Totkailo also underwent treatment with this doctor.
Lukashenko responded to the statement about 500 AFU targets and threatened with his own target. He also called the Ukrainian military on the border 'cannon fodder'.
Robert Brovdi declared readiness to strike 500 targets in Belarus in the event of its entry into the war. The NSDC called Minsk's allegations regarding drones a lie.
Belarus claimed 116 flights of Ukrainian drones in a week. The NSDC called this a lie and a provocation demanded by the Russian Federation.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Kyiv has become a signal of a future without Lukashenko. Ukraine is preparing for various scenarios on its northern border.
No movement of equipment or troops for an offensive is being recorded on the border with Belarus. Russia is putting pressure on Minsk, but no strike groups have been formed at this time.
Andrii Sybiha and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed threats from Belarus and the PURL initiative. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of sanctions pressure and deterring the enemy.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for new sanctions and support for Ukraine in response to the nuclear exercises of Russia and Belarus. This will help deter the aggressors on NATO's eastern flank.
In the first quarter of 2026, Russia's GDP fell by 0. 3%, while Belarus's fell by 0.4%. The reasons were the high interest rates of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation and Minsk's deep dependency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on the country's withdrawal from a number of international CIS agreements. Among them is the Agreement on the Creation of a Joint Air Defense System for the CIS Member States.
Ukraine considers sanctions against Alexander Lukashenka as a first step. A legal framework is being prepared for further strengthening of the sanctions policy due to support for the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that ending the war by summer depends on US pressure on Russia. He noted that a peace agreement is possible if both sides desire it and security guarantees are provided to Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that negotiations to end the war are impossible in Moscow or Minsk. Ukraine is ready to meet in any territories except for the Russian Federation and Belarus.
Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka advised women to clear snow to preserve beauty and youth. He also emphasized the benefits of cold for health.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania handed a diplomatic note to Belarus over another incident involving the use of balloons to smuggle contraband. The large-scale launch of objects led to the Vilnius airport being closed three times and disrupted the plans of over 1,700 passengers.
According to satellite analysis by American researchers, Russia may deploy new hypersonic missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads in eastern Belarus, potentially enhancing its missile capabilities in Europe.
President Zelenskyy held a Staff meeting where they discussed countering Russian "Shaheds" and Ukraine's "Drone Line. " Russia is using Belarusian territory to bypass Ukrainian defensive positions, placing equipment on residential buildings.
The US is looking for a special approach to Belarusian dictator Lukashenka in order to later test it on Putin and end the war.
Belarus's economic dependence on Russia is rapidly deepening and already covers key sectors - from foreign trade and finance to investment and the defense industry, significantly narrowing the space for Minsk's independent decisions.
The US is lifting sanctions on Belarusian potash, as announced by special envoy John Cole after a meeting with Alexander Lukashenka. This decision is part of the normalization of relations between the countries, which could lead to further lifting of restrictive measures.
Lithuania revoked residence permits for 145 Russian citizens due to frequent trips to Russia and Belarus, guided by the law "On restrictive measures in connection with military aggression. " Among those deprived of residence permits is former human rights activist Mikhail Benyash, who visited Minsk to meet with his son.
Belarusian self-proclaimed president Lukashenka visited Myanmar, strengthening the junta's legitimacy ahead of controversial elections. He became only the second world leader to visit the country since the establishment of military rule in 2021.
Alexander Lukashenka proposed to Vladimir Putin to hold talks on Ukraine in Minsk. The proposal was made during a meeting of the leaders at the CSTO summit in Bishkek.
Latvia and Estonia are ready to show solidarity with Vilnius over Belarusian contraband balloons, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ruginiene. Poland has already joined Lithuania, refusing to open its borders with Belarus.
Belarusian peacekeepers are ready to participate in a potential mission in Ukraine, a representative of the Belarusian armed forces said. However, there are no official invitations or discussions within the UN regarding this, and Kyiv does not consider Minsk a neutral party in the war.
The European Union has condemned Belarus for provocative actions after balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes forced Lithuania to close airports. The EU warned of possible further sanctions but refrained from directly accusing the Lukashenka regime due to Hungary's objections.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Péter Szijjártó was in Minsk on Tuesday, where he used Russian in his speech during the Eurasian conference. The Budapest representative met with the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, after which he announced Russia's openness to a summit with the United States.