Belarus, Echoing Russia, Raises Prospect of Nuclear Conflict
Because of the conflict in Ukraine, President Aleksandr G. Lukashenko of Belarus said, “a third world war loomed on the horizon with nuclear fires.”
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Belarus is calling for a Ukraine ceasefire. Russia says that won’t aid goals
Ukraine has said Russia must withdraw its troops as a precursor to any peace deal, and says any temporary ceasefire would only allow Russia to regroup for future military action.
Fugitive Russian man whose daughter drew anti-war pictures detained in Belarus
Alexei Moskalyov had been jailed for two years after investigation triggered by 13-year-old’s drawingsRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesA Russian man who fled house arrest after being sentenced to two years in prison for discrediting Russia in so…
Some Ukrainians Refuse to Leave Avdiivka Despite Russian Bombardment
In Avdiivka, as in Bakhmut and other devastated places on the front lines, most residents left long ago, but there are holdouts.
Belarus Blames West, NATO Pressure For Decision To Host Russian Nuclear Weapons
Topol-M Nuclear capable ICBM use by Russian Strategic Missile TroopsMinsk: Belarus has blamed "unprecedented pressure" from the United States, Great Britain and their NATO allies for the decision to host Russian tactical weapons in its territory, according to the statement released by Belarus’ Foreign Ministry in response to TASS agency’s question.According to the statement, Belarus said, "Over
Russia-Ukraine war: UN warns of ‘very dangerous’ situation at Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war hereSuspilne, Ukraine’s state broadcaster, reports on its official Telegram channel that this morning the border village of Chernatske in Sumy oblast has been st…
Kremlin says won’t change plans on Belarus nuclear weapons
DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. The West condemned Putin’s weekend announcement on placing the weapons…
Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’s plan to station nuclear weapons in Belarus ‘irresponsible’ and ‘escalatory’, says Germany
Berlin says Moscow’s announcement is ‘another attempt at nuclear intimidation’What we know on day 397 of the invasionRussia plans to complete coastal infrastructure needed to host nuclear submarines in the Pacific Ocean, Tass news agency reported on Mo…
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 397 of the invasion
Zelenskiy meets UN nuclear chief Grossi in Zaporizhzhia region; criticism mounts of Russian plan to put nuclear weapons in Belarus Continue reading…