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Trump Claims Putin And Xi Now Respect America Again, Slams Biden’s ‘Incompetent’ Presidency Russian President Vladimir Putin has called U.S. President Donald Trump a “courageous man,” saying he once again respects America under Trump’s leadership. During his visit to Belarus, Putin.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 6 days ago

‘I never expected he would be freed’ wife of released Belarusian opposition leader tells France 24 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 14:21Published 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 3 weeks ago

World War III: Which Nations Could Betray The West And Back Russia? America’s Role Explained As fears of World War III intensify, the biggest question haunting global leaders is: Who will side with Russia? Will America ever cross enemy lines — or stand firm with NATO? From Belarus to North.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:22Published on June 6, 2025

Historic 1,000-for-1,000 POW Swap Complete: 1st Video of Freed Russian Troops Returned from Ukraine A historic moment unfolds as Russia and Ukraine complete their largest prisoner exchange yet — a massive 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap. In this exclusive footage, we see the final group of 303 Russian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on May 25, 2025

Russia And Ukraine Complete Second Stage Of Record Prisoner Swap, 307 Pows Exchanged On Each Side Russia and Ukraine have completed the second phase of a record-setting prisoner swap, with 307 soldiers returned to each side, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The agreement, forged during.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on May 24, 2025

European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published on May 22, 2025

Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on May 21, 2025

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Azarenka sets up Miami Open semi-final with Rybakina Victoria Azarenka will face Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals as the Belarusian bids for a fourth title at the Miami Open. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2024
Boulter loses to Azarenka in Miami fourth round British number one Katie Boulter is out of the Miami Open after a fourth-round defeat by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024
Rocket with astronauts from NASA and Russia blasts off days after launch dramatically aborted A rocket taking astronauts from the US, Russia and Belarus to the International Space Station has successfully blasted off - days after its launch was dramatically aborted with seconds to spare. Sky News - Published on March 23, 2024

Russia & Belarus athletes not part of Olympics opening ceremony Russian and Belarusian athletes will not take part in the opening ceremony at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, says the IOC. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Woman dies after being chased by bear A 31-year-old woman from Belarus has died after being chased by a bear in Slovakia's Low Tatras mountain range. Sky News - Published on March 17, 2024
EAM S Jaishankar meets counterparts from Egypt, Belarus On the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit, External affairs minister S Jaishankar held meetings with counterparts from Egypt, Belarus, Maldives, and Angola. The meetings focused on.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 19, 2024

Russia completes nuclear weapons shipments to Belarus, president says Russia has completed its shipments of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, according to the country's president, raising international concern. Sky News - Published on December 25, 2023
Russian & Belarusian swimmers can return as neutrals Swimmers and divers from Russia and Belarus can return to international competition as neutrals, says World Aquatics. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023
Nobel foundation withdraws Russia, Belarus and Iran invitations after 'strong reactions' The Nobel Foundation has withdrawn its invitation to representatives from Russia, Belarus, and Iran to attend this year's Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the controversial decision "provoked strong.. Sky News - Published on September 2, 2023
Three countries and far-right politician have Nobel Foundation ban reversed Russia, Belarus and Iran have all been readmitted to the Nobel Foundation, after the organisation reversed its previous policy of banning them. Sky News - Published on September 1, 2023

Is 'Europe's last dictator' dragging Belarus into the Ukraine war? \| Sean Bell Described as the "last European dictator", Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been escalating tensions with NATO. Sky News - Published on August 11, 2023
Russian & Belarusian gymnasts 'may compete again' Russian and Belarusians may compete again in events sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) as neutrals, says the FIG. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Wagner mercenary boss Prigozhin 'seen welcoming his fighters to Belarus' Russian mercenary boss Yevgeny Prigozhin has purportedly appeared in a video welcoming his fighters to Belarus and saying their training will make the Belarusian army the second best in the world. Sky News - Published on July 19, 2023	Wimbledon ban helped me improve - Sabalenka Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka says her Wimbledon ban last year helped her become a better player as she reaches the semi-finals. BBC Sport - Published on July 12, 2023
Azarenka booed off after Wimbledon loss to Svitolina Belarusian Victoria Azarenka is booed off at the end of her defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina at Wimbledon BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023	Svitolina beats Azarenka in dramatic tie-break victory Watch as Ukraine's Elina Svitolina advances to the Wimbledon quarter-finals after beating Belarus' Victoria Azarenka, following a dramatic tie-break in the final set. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023
Wimbledon crowd boo Belarusian player after losing to Ukrainian Belarusian tennis player Victoria Azarenka was booed off Court One at Wimbledon after losing to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Sky News - Published on July 9, 2023	'I won't shake hands' - Svitolina on Russian and Belarusian players Ukraine's Elina Svitolina maintains she will not shake hands with Russian and Belarusian opponents as she prepares to face Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round at Wimbledon. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2023
War 'big motivation' for Svitolina against Azarenka Elina Svitolina says she has extra motivation because of the war in Ukraine when she faces Belarusian Victoria Azarenka in the Wimbledon fourth round. BBC Sport - Published on July 8, 2023	Is this where Wagner Group fighters could be based in Belarus? For a base that Wagner Group forces are definitively not at - at least for now - the training facility at Tsel, near Osipovichi in Belarus, is certainly interesting. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2023
Wagner boss is in Russia and Putin won't 'wipe' him out - Belarus leader Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko has said Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is in Russia - and Vladimir Putin will not "wipe" him out. Sky News - Published on July 6, 2023	Wagner boss will keep a low profile in Belarus - but he remains a dangerous animal Following Yevgeny Prigozhin's abortive "march for justice" towards the Russian capital last weekend, President Lukashenko of Belarus intervened and apparently offered the Wagner boss safe sanctuary in.. Sky News - Published on July 1, 2023
Belarus leader says 'no heroes' in failed Wagner mutiny - as Prigozhin in 'hotel with no windows' Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said the long-standing tensions between the Russian army and Wagner mercenary group, which staged a 24-hour mutiny at the weekend, had been mismanaged. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2023	'The end of Wagner as we know it': What happens to Prigozhin and his private army next Yevgeny Prigozhin is the face of the notorious mercenary Wagner Group - and after its attempted coup on Saturday, the Kremlin says he's headed for Belarus. Sky News - Published on June 26, 2023
Ukraine should watch exiled rebel mercenary chief very carefully, warns ex-UK army chief Ukraine is in a strong battlefield position against invading Russian forces but the exile of a rebel mercenary leader to neighbouring Belarus poses a fresh potential threat, a former British Army chief.. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2023	Rebel Wagner troops to be absorbed into Russian military as Prigozhin heads to Belarus Some Wagner Group mercenaries will join the official Russian military after their leader called off their march on Moscow and agreed to relocate to Belarus. Sky News - Published on June 25, 2023
Belarus 'starts receiving tactical nuclear weapons from Russia three times more powerful than Hiroshima bomb' Belarus has started to receive tactical nuclear weapons from Russia, its leader has said. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2023	I don't support Lukashenko right now - Sabalenka Aryna Sabalenka says she does not support Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko "right now" because of her nation's support of Russia's war in Ukraine. BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2023
Russian players still waiting for Wimbledon visas Russian and Belarusian players fear they could miss Wimbledon because they are still waiting for UK visas. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023	I didn't feel safe in news conference - Sabalenka Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka says she did not do an open news conference after her French Open third-round match for her own "mental health and wellbeing". BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023
Russian & Belarusian ban contributes to £16.4m LTA loss The Lawn Tennis Association made an overall loss of £16.4m in 2022, latest figures show. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023	Photo emerges of Belarusian leader after health rumours A photo of Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, has been published by a national state news channel after speculation that he was seriously ill. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023

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