Russia seems to be setting up new hypersonic missiles in Belarus. This is a big deal because these missiles can carry nuclear weapons and reach far into Europe. Two researchers from the U. S. found this out by looking at satellite pictures. The missiles in question are called Oreshniks. They can tr
Ukraine's leader, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, recently shared some concerning news. He said that Russia is using regular apartment buildings in Belarus to launch attacks on Ukraine. This is a clever but risky move by Russia, as it helps them avoid Ukrainian defenses. It's also a problem for Belarus, as it
Ales Bialiatski, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, recently stepped out of a Belarus prison and into a world he hadn't seen in years. His release was sudden, almost surreal. One moment he was in a car, blindfolded. The next, he was standing at the border of Lithuania, free. This wasn't just any release.
Belarus is becoming more tied to Russia's economy. This is happening in many important areas. These include energy, trade, money, investments, and even defense. Trade is a big part of this. Most of Belarus's exports go to Russia. Some also go to other countries. But they use Russian roads, ports, a
Belarus has taken a significant step by freeing 123 individuals, including notable opposition figures Maria Kolesnikova and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski. This move comes after discussions in Minsk with the US special envoy, John Coale, representing President Donald Trump. The US has re
Lithuania is in a bit of a pickle. The country has had to declare a nationwide emergency situation. Why? Because of balloons. Not just any balloons, though. These are weather balloons coming from Belarus, carrying smuggled cigarettes. It might sound silly, but it's causing some serious headaches. T
Lithuania has taken a big step to boost its security. The country declared a national emergency to deal with a strange problem. Balloons and drones from Belarus have been causing trouble. These aren't your average party balloons. They're being used to smuggle cigarettes and disrupt flights. Over 50
Lithuania has taken a big step. They declared a state of emergency. This is because of balloons coming from Belarus. These balloons are used by smugglers. They carry cigarettes and other goods. This is not just about goods. It is also about national security. The balloons are causing problems. They
The United States is trying to improve its relationship with Belarus, a country known for its strict government. President Donald Trump has chosen John Coale to be the special envoy to Belarus. Coale's job will be to negotiate the release of more prisoners held in Belarus. Belarus has a long histor
Lithuania is taking strong action against its neighbor Belarus. The country has decided to close its border with Belarus. This is because of repeated problems caused by weather balloons. These balloons are used to smuggle contraband cigarettes into Lithuania from Belarus. The balloons have been cau
