Contents tagged with Belarus
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Latvian Parliament bans real estate purchases by Russian and Belarusian citizens
In a landmark move, the Latvian Parliament has passed the final reading of the “Law on the Restriction of Transactions Threatening National Security,” effectively prohibiting Russian and Belarusian citizens and entities with their involvement from acquiring real estate within the country. According to Delfi, the initiative received overwhelming support, with 69 deputies voting in favor and only 8 against it.
The newly adopted law extends beyond simple property purchases, encompassing a variety …
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Lukashenko meets with Trump's envoy amid Russia-Ukraine tensions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko engaged in discussions with Donald Trump’s special envoy, Keith Kellogg, following prior clandestine negotiations concerning Russia and Ukraine. On Saturday, June 21, President Lukashenko’s previously announced meeting with an American delegation took place in Minsk, as reported by "Pool Pervogo." Ahead of this meeting, the U.S. delegation arrived in the Belarusian capital. The meeting was held at the Palace of Independence with official representatives …
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Record number of Russian drones enter Belarusian airspace at start of 2025
In the early hours of January 1, 2025, at precisely 02:17, the first drone of the new year ventured into Belarus via Komaryn, subsequently heading towards Bragin where it disappeared. The Telegram channel Belaruski Hajun reports that between December 31 and January 3, at least 25 Russian drones entered Belarusian airspace from Ukraine. Notably, 13 drones did so on New Year's Eve.
According to sources, on December 31, eight drones infiltrated Belarus, mostly navigating through a Belarusian …
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Lukashenko confirms nuclear warhead presence in Belarus and plans for Russian 'Oreshnik' missiles deployment
On December 10, self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko made a striking claim that nuclear weapons have been deployed in Belarus, as reported by the state news agency "BELTA". "I brought nuclear warheads here. Not just a dozen," he assured.
Lukashenko reprimanded skeptics dismissing Belarus' nuclear potential, citing that they completely "missed" the operation. "They didn't even notice how we brought them here," stated Lukashenko, acknowledging that using nuclear weapons is " …
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Ukrainian Forces use GPS spoofing to redirect Russian drones to Belarus and Russia
Electronic warfare systems are being actively deployed against enemy drones, particularly through a method known as GPS spoofing.
Ukrainian troops have developed the ability to alter the preprogramed coordinates of Russian kamikaze drones and send them off course, according to a report by Le Monde.
This may explain why drones often find themselves in Belarus.
On November 26, Russia launched one of its most massive attacks on Ukraine, deploying 188 drones. Ukrainian forces reported destroying …
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Belarusian volunteer soldiers deliver crushing blow to Russian forces near Lyptsi in Kharkiv region
In a decisive operation, Belarusian volunteers from the Kastus Kalinovsky Regiment have successfully destroyed a group of Russian infantry near the village of Lyptsi in Kharkiv region. Video footage released on the unit's channel shows the volunteers targeting Russian infantry attempting to advance into a woodland area. However, the enemy's position was revealed with the help of a drone, which subsequently coordinated fire on the target. Engaging automatic grenade launcher crews, as well as …
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Lukashenko claims West ready for Ukraine peace talks
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko claimed that there is a "shift" among Western politicians, who are allegedly ready to negotiate peace in Ukraine. President Lukashenko expressed his views on the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine during an international conference on Eurasian security held in Minsk, reports the state news agency BELTA.
Lukashenko asserts that Western countries have changed their stance and are open to negotiations for a "draw" …
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Belarus court sentences 12 for role in Machulishchy airfield explosions, including main suspect in absentia
A Minsk city court has sentenced 12 individuals involved in the Machulishchy military airfield explosions that damaged a Russian A-50 airborne warning and control system aircraft last March. According to Belarus's General Prosecutor’s Office, sentences range from 2 years and 3 months to 25 years of imprisonment. The human rights group Viasna notes that most defendants received verdicts in absentia but did not specify whom. The trial was conducted in closed sessions.
Charges against ten of the …
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Lukashenko offers unexpected post-war reconstruction assistance to Ukraine
In a surprising turn, self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko has offered Ukraine assistance in its post-war reconstruction efforts. The Belarusian dictator, who previously supported Russia's aggression against Ukraine, has now extended what many see as a controversial olive branch to Kyiv.
The declaration by Lukashenko was reported on October 4 by the state-controlled agency BELTA.
Lukashenko, who was complicit with Russia during the initial phase of the conflict, has …
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Russian drone explodes in Belarus
A recent incident highlights the precarious nature of regional drone activity. A Russian drone, originally launched toward Ukraine, exploded in the friendly territory of Kalinkavichy, Gomel Region, Belarus, north of Zhytomyr Region, early on Friday, October 4, as reported by Belarusian Hajun.
The report states, "Around 5 a.m., residents of Kalinkavichy heard the sound of an explosion. This information was later confirmed by multiple sources, pinpointing the blast at around 4:55 a.m." Notably, …