Belarus
Belarus v Northern Ireland: Match details, Kickoff time and how to watch NI’s behind-closed-doors game
Belarus are not allowed to have fans at their games due to FIFA sanctions after the country’s part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukraine president indirectly confirms daring military incursion on Russian soil
In his nightly address on Saturday, Volodymyr Zelensky indirectly acknowledged ongoing action to ‘push the war out into the aggressor’s territory’.
Alexander Lukashenko marks 30 years in power as leader of Belarus
Mr Lukashenko, 69, was dubbed ‘Europe’s last dictator’ early in his tenure.
Poland reintroduces restrictions along Belarus border due to migration pressures
PM Donald Tusk’s government said the buffer zone is aimed at ensuring the safety of outsiders as well as security officials in the area.
Russia and Belarus launch second stage of tactical nuclear weapons drills
The drills are part of the Kremlin’s efforts to discourage the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.
Poland’s military says soldier stabbed at the border with Belarus has died
The soldier was said to have been stabbed in the chest by a migrant who reached through the bars of the border barrier.
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda re-elected in landslide victory
The 60-year-old is a moderate conservative and has been a strong backer of Ukraine.
Putin questions Zelensky’s legitimacy as Ukraine’s leader
Russia is willing to hold talks about the war in Ukraine, Mr Putin said, but Mr Zelensky’s five-year term in office was supposed to end on May 20.
Putin arrives in Belarus for two-day visit with key ally
The visit underscores close ties with a neighbouring ally that has been instrumental in Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.
Lucky Strike maker BAT signs deal to sell Russian business after 18 months
The business said in March 2022 that it would withdraw from Russia, but had faced criticism for remaining in the country.