Russian Comedian Accused of Making a Joke About Veterans Gets Prison Time
The comedian, Artemy Ostanin, was convicted of “inciting hatred” by making a joke during a stand-up routine in March.
Belarus
Russia claims to have moved nuclear-capable missile system into Belarus
Assertion comes after the Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacking Vladimir Putin’s palace in NovgorodDid Ukraine target Putin’s residence or is Russian claim a ploy to sway Trump?Russia said its latest nuclear-capable missile system has been deployed in B…
Belarus releases 123 prisoners including opposition leaders after US lifts sanctions
Nobel prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava among those freed after US talks with Alexander LukashenkoThe Belarusian president, Alexander Lukashenko, has freed 123 prisoners, including Nobel peace prize winner Ales Bialia…
Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions
The release of the prisoners, including a Nobel laureate and an opposition leader, was part of a monthslong rapprochement between Washington and Minsk.
Belarus Frees Prominent Political Prisoners as U.S. Lifts Some Trade Sanctions
The release of the prisoners, including a Nobel laureate and two opposition leaders, was part of a monthslong rapprochement between Washington and Minsk.
Lithuania Declares National Emergency Over Suspicious Balloons From Belarus
Hundreds of weather balloons sent to Lithuania this year have disrupted flights and stirred alarm in a sabotage campaign against a NATO state.
‘I’d defend our nation’: Poles prepare for growing threat of war
From digging trenches and building walls, to learning survival skills, Poland is increasingly aware of risks posed by its eastern neighboursCezary Pruszko still remembers the civil defence training of his Communist-era schooldays – map reading, surviva…
Ukrainians working for Russia were behind rail blasts, alleges Polish PM
Donald Tusk says two saboteurs crossed border from Belarus hoping to cause divisive ‘catastrophe’Polish authorities have identified two Ukrainian men, allegedly working for the Russian intelligence services, as the key suspects in two cases of rail sab…
In Cozying Up to Trump, Leaders Hedge Their Reliance on Moscow and Beijing
President Trump has made it easier for countries that are close to Russia and China to build ties with the United States. Those countries are embracing the opportunity.
India and Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Ties Through High-Level Diplomatic Engagements
Indian Ambassador to Belarus, Ashok Kumar, held a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko at the Palace of Independence in Minsk on Tuesday. The discussions centred on strengthening trade partnerships and exploring new avenues of cooperation across sectors of mutual interest.According to the Indian Embassy in Minsk, the dialogue focused primarily on expanding the scope of bilateral