Zelensky Says Russia Using Belarus Territory To Target Ukraine

Zelensky Says Russia Using Belarus Territory To Target Ukraine

Kyiv: President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Russia was using ordinary apartment blocks on the territory of its ally Belarus to attack Ukrainian targets and circumvent Kyiv’s defences. The Kremlin used Belarusian territory to launch its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine and Belarus remains a steadfast ally, though longstanding President Alexander Lukashenko has vowed…

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Lithuania Has A ‘Cigarette-Smuggling Balloon’ Problem With Belarus

Lithuania Has A ‘Cigarette-Smuggling Balloon’ Problem With Belarus

Vilnius: Flights at Lithuania’s main airport were disrupted on two successive nights in the latest of a string of incidents involving suspected sightings of balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from neighbouring Belarus. Authorities plan to discuss possible consequences on Monday. Vilnius Airport said that air traffic was suspended at 9:35 pm on Saturday and airspace…

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Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners Following US Intervention, Sanctions Relief

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners Following US Intervention, Sanctions Relief

Last Updated:September 12, 2025, 00:07 is Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda confirmed the safe arrival of the freed prisoners across the Lithuanian border on Thursday. The timing of the release is significant, coming just a day after Russian drones were spotted over Polish territory (Image: AP) Belarus has released 52 political prisoners on Thursday, following US…

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