Russia & Belarus
32 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
Russia: Belarus, a close ally of Russia, has faced Western sanctions for allowing Russia to use its territory in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and the United States' engagement with Belarus aims to reduce its dependence on Russia.
Belarus: Belarus secured the lifting of United States sanctions on its potash sector in exchange for releasing political prisoners, aiming to improve relations with the West and ease economic pressure.
Dec 13, 2025 · 23 articles
International
Russia: Russia engaged in a prisoner swap with Ukraine, exchanging hundreds of soldiers and civilians. Simultaneously, Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine — Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions, causing casualties and damage, indicating a continued military offensive despite peace talks.
Belarus: Belarus served as the location for the prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine, and released Russian prisoners were taken to Belarus for medical treatment.
May 24, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Russia: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia does not intend to attack Europe but will respond decisively to any aggression. Russia is also involved in the ongoing war in Ukraine and has been accused of airspace intrusions by NATO members.
Belarus: Belarus, an ally of Russia, maintained that Ukrainian signal-jamming sent drones off course, supporting Russia's denial of targeting Poland.
Sep 27, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Russia: Russia held a scaled-back Victory Day parade due to security concerns related to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, signaling a degree of vulnerability rather than strength. The war has drained Russia's economy and worsened relations with Europe.
Belarus: Belarus' authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was set to attend the festivities in Moscow, maintaining close ties with Russia.
Apr 29, 2026 · 21 articles
Accidents
Belarus: Belarus is mentioned as an ally of the Russia and a supporter of Myanmar's military government.
Mar 28, 2025 · 47 articles
International
Belarus: Belarus was among the 120 countries and regions that sent representatives to the Japan — Hiroshima anniversary ceremony.
Aug 06, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Belarus: Belarus is mentioned in the context of joint military exercises with Russia, leading Poland to close its border with Belarus due to security concerns.
Sep 10, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Belarus: Belarus is mentioned as following a similar trajectory to Georgia, becoming dependent on Russia.
Sep 24, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Belarus: Belarus is identified as the origin of the smuggling balloons and drones, which are used by Belarusian smugglers to transport cigarettes into the European Union.
Oct 05, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Belarus: Belarus, an ally of Russia, acknowledged that some drones used in Russia's war in Ukraine had entered Poland.
Oct 03, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Belarus: Belarus, through its President Alexander Lukashenko, issued a warning against NATO attempting to shoot down its or Russia's aircraft.
Sep 28, 2025 · 6 articles
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