"Surprise Invasion: Lukashenko Claims Russian Incursion into Ukraine via Belarus Caught Him Off Guard"

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko admits that Russian forces invaded Ukraine from Belarus at the start of the full-scale war in 2022 and reiterates his support for Russia. The European Commission reallocates nearly $150 million in funding once meant for Russia and Belarus to projects in Ukraine and Moldova due to Russia’s full-scale war. Lithuania closes two of its border crossings into Belarus, citing threats to its national security. Belarus designates some poems written by the “father of Belarusian literature” extremist.