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Poland allows sanctioned Belarusian timber into EU with forged documents, according to investigation
Journalists discovered documents showing Belarusian companies are using Poland to bypass EU sanctions, falsifying records to pass off Belarusian timber as coming from Kazakhstan.
EU to “impose tariffs” on Russian grain imports
The EU plans to levy tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus to placate farmers and member states, FT reports citing its sources.
Bloomberg: EU leaders to call for new sanctions on Belarus, North Korea, Iran
EU leaders will next week call for new sanctions targeting Belarus, North Korea, and Iran over their alleged role in helping Russia conduct its war against Ukraine.
Russian tank manufacturer bypasses sanctions with tech imports from Japan, Taiwan via China
Russian manufacturers of critical components for tanks are bypassing sanctions by obtaining components for precision instruments made in Japan and Taiwan through a Belarus-affiliated company in China, as reported in Nikkei.
UK Intel: 1,000 Wagner mercenaries stay in Belarus, aid Russia vs Ukraine
In summer 2023, there were up to 8,000 Wagner personnel in Belarus.
Latvia bans national sports teams from competing with Russian, Belarusian teams
"The main objective of the amendments to the law is to reiterate Latvia’s solidarity with Ukraine and to block any attempts by Russia to legitimize its war crimes through the sports sector," the Latvian Saeima stated.
Belarusian Monitoring Group suspects Chinese military deliveries to Minsk by Air China cargo jets
The alleged military shipment could end up on the Russian-Ukrainian frontline, surpassing Western sanctions.
Belarus to use nuclear weapons in new military doctrine
Belarus is preparing a new military doctrine that allows the use of nuclear weapons, which were deployed by Russia on its territory last year.
More deported Ukrainian children arrive in Belarus, Lukashenka confirms
Belarus hosts more Ukrainian children from Russian-occupied areas, promising to “make their childhood happier,” and declaring them part of the Belarusian family, Belarusian President Lukashenka said during a charity event in Minsk
Ukraine continues to fortify its border with Belarus despite lack of immediate threats
Ukrainian border guards say Ukraine reinforces Belarus border for security, given concerns about Belarusian support for Russia. No imminent threats, but vigilance remains as Russia lacks necessary forces in Belarus.
No flags, no teams: Russians and Belarusians to join 2024 Olympic Games as neutral athletes
The International Olympic Committee declared that Russian and Belarusian athletes who have met the qualification criteria of the International Federations will be granted the opportunity to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Individual Neutral Athletes, without any national affiliation.
Russia, Belarus veto Estonia’s OSCE chairmanship bid
"Instead of looking for solutions that would please Moscow, we must isolate Russia in every way on the international arena," Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs Margus Tsahkna said
Research: Thousands of Ukrainian children abducted to Belarus
Yale University's study exposes the forced relocation of over 2,400 Ukrainian children to Belarusian facilities amidst Russia's invasion, detailing extensive systematic operations.
Activist hands ICC alleged evidence of Lukashenka’s involvement in Russia’s Ukraine children abductions
Exiled Belarus activist presents ICC dossier revealing Belarus ruler Lukashenka's complicity in illegally deporting Ukrainian children to Belarus, incorporating insider insights.
Half a million mines laid on the border with Belarus
Ukraine increased the density of minefields on its northern border 16 times to prevent possible advance of enemy troops from Belarus and Russia.
Russian and Belarusian special services plotting false flag operation in Belarus
The Ukrainian Center of National Resistance warns that Russia and Belarus could bomb an oil depot to blame Ukraine for a terrorist attack.
European Parliament’s resolution brands Lukashenka regime “accomplice” in Russia’s war crimes, and Belarus Russia’s “satellite state”
The European Parliament's resolution categorizes Belarus as Russia's "satellite state" and its leadership as "an accomplice" to Russia's war crimes, calls on mirroring Russia-related sanctions against Belarus.
Ukraine intel chief says Russia delivered first nuclear warheads to Belarus
Russia delivered the first nuclear warheads to Belarus "a few days ago," according to Ukraine's spy chief.
Lithuania to close two border checkpoints with Belarus
Lithuania will close the Tverečius and Šumskas checkpoints on the country’s border with Belarus on 18 August, LRT…
UK intel: Russia seeks to present Belarusian troops as positional force against NATO
On 7 August 2023, the Belarussian Ministry of Defence announced that the 6th Separate Guards Mechanised Brigade (6…