Support independent journalism in Ukraine and join the fight with us by becoming a member or supporting us just once. Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko claims to have withdrawn troops from the Belarus-Ukraine border to de-escalate tensions.
NATO warns that the military integration between Russia and Belarus is undermining regional stability and alliance defenses. Media reports link disturbances at the Belarus-Poland border to Poland’s efforts to end the migration crisis.
Amnesty International calls for the release of Nobel Laureate Ales Bialiatski due to health concerns. Meanwhile, Latvia bans entry of Belarusian-registered passenger cars amid new EU sanctions.
Additionally, at least four Russian kamikaze drones entered Belarusian airspace in a week, raising concerns over security. Despite these challenges, the fight for democracy and freedom continues in the region.