Belarus

Lukashenko defies Putin, leans into China relationship, analyst says

Recent events show that self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has refused Moscow’s requests to deepen Belarus’s involvement in the Russo–Ukrainian war, Vadym Denysenko, head analyst at the Dilova Stolytsya business newspaper, told NV Radio on June 30.

30 June, 10:54 PM

Syrskyi: Russia could attack Chernihiv from Bryansk

Even as Minsk remains seemingly reluctant to allow Russia to invade Ukraine’s Chernihiv Oblast from its territory, the Kremlin could still attack the region from Bryansk Oblast, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said on June 30.

30 June, 08:41 PM

Air Force comments on shutdown of relay stations in Belarus

The shutdown of relay stations in Belarus has weakened Russia’s ability to control kamikaze drones in real time, making it significantly harder for Russian forces to carry out precise strikes on Ukraine, even though the drones themselves “have not gone anywhere,” Yurii Ihnat, head of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force, said during the United News telethon program on June 29.

29 June, 06:51 PM

On final day of Zelenskyy’s ultimatum, Lukashenko flies to meet Putin

Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko flew to Russia to meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Belarusian state media reported on June 26.

26 June, 08:41 PM

Belarus relay shutdown lowers Russian drone threat to Kyiv

After drone control relay stations in Belarus were shut down, Russia can longer threat Kyiv with precise, controlled in real-time UAV strikes, Ukrainian Defense Ministry adviser Serhii Beskrestnov said on June 25

26 June, 12:25 AM

‘Don't drag Belarus into war,’ Lukashenko tells Russian ambassador

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko told Russia’s ambassador to Minsk, Boris Gryzlov, that he has no intention of joining Russia in its war against Ukraine, Russian outlet Agentstvo.Novosti reported on June 25.

25 June, 07:56 PM

Lukashenko resists Kremlin pressure to expand Belarus' role in war — ISW

Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is resisting Kremlin attempts to fully involve Belarus in the war, as evidenced by likely shutdown of Russian Shahed drone relay transmitters in the country, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on June 24.

25 June, 09:10 AM

Belarus takes drone control relays offline — Zelenskyy

The relay stations near the Ukrainian border in Belarus that were used for control and guidance during Russian drone strikes stopped working on June 22, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in June 24.

24 June, 07:56 PM

Russia pressures Belarus to open a new front against Ukraine

Russia is pressuring Belarus to play a more active role in the war against Ukraine in an effort to open a new front, The Wall Street Journal reported in an analysis of the Kremlin's latest moves toward Minsk on June 24.

24 June, 10:36 AM

Germany to station 5,000 troops near Belarus border

Germany is preparing, for the first time in its modern history, to permanently station a sizable military contingent outside the country, directly near the border with Belarus, German newspaper WELT reported on June 22.

23 June, 12:49 AM

Peskov says Putin and Lukashenko may discuss Zelenskyy’s Belarus warning

Statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about Belarus will be discussed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on June 22.

22 June, 05:45 PM

Zelenskyy says Ukraine may remove relays aiding Russian drone attacks

Ukraine’s public demand that Belarus dismantle relay equipment used to help guide Russian drone attacks came only after a lengthy series of private warnings, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with TSN aired on the United News telethon June 21.

22 June, 11:11 AM

Ukraine says Belarusian facilities are helping Russia conduct drone strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Belarus to demonstrate its real position regarding Russia's war against Ukraine, while stating that Kyiv is aware of industrial facilities on Belarusian territory that assist the Russian military. He made the remarks during his evening address on June 20.

21 June, 12:26 PM

Zelenskyy gives Lukashenko one week to remove Russian drone relay stations

If Belarus does not remove the drone control relay stations from its border with Ukraine, Kyiv will have no choice but to destroy them militarily, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on June 19.

19 June, 07:58 PM

Family targeted in Belarus treason case linked to daughter residing in Ukraine

A Belarusian court sentenced Dmitry and Tatyana Korsakov to 14 and 12 years in prison, respectively, on charges of treason and illegal weapons trafficking, while their daughter, Pelageya Korsakova, was sentenced in absentia to 11 years, independent Belarusian outlet Salidarnasts reported on June 11.

12 June, 03:39 PM

Belarus sharply increases gasoline and diesel deliveries to Russia amid supply crunch

Belarus sharply increased rail shipments of gasoline and diesel from its refineries to Russia in May as fuel shortages worsened there because of seasonal demand growth and lower output caused by Ukrainian attacks, The Moscow Times reported on June 9.

9 June, 03:25 PM

Border guard warns of possible Belarusian provocations against Ukraine

Ukraine must be prepared for any developments and continue strengthening its defenses against potential threats from Belarus, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on June 6.

6 June, 09:00 PM

Kellogg: invading Ukraine would end Lukashenko’s regime

If he caves to Moscow’s pressure and orders an invasion of Ukraine, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko will doom his regime, former U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg said on May 29.

30 May, 12:43 AM

What recent Russian-Belarusian nuclear exercises mean for Ukraine

Recent Russian-Belarusian nuclear drills near Ukraine appear aimed more at intimidation and political signaling than at preparing an imminent nuclear strike, according to Ukrainian officials and analysts cited by NV on May 28.

28 May, 04:13 PM

Tsikhanouskaya spoke with Belarusian POWs who fought for Russia

Ukraine’s Coordination Headquarters on Prisoners of War officials met with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and her team and arranged a meeting between Tsikhanouskaya and Belarusian citizens held as prisoners who fought on Russia’s side.

27 May, 08:33 PM

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