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world9 hours ago•17 min saved

Belarus as Russia’s Potential Drone Launch Pad Against Ukraine, ISW Warns

ISW says Belarus is being positioned to justify or enable Russian drone strikes into Ukraine from its territory, citing Belarusian claims of Ukrainian drone incursions and Kyiv warnings of pressure to use Belarus for attacks; Russia could use Belarus to target western Ukrainian supply routes, while some Kremlin voices retreat from threats to strike Kyiv directly. Moscow has tightened its airspace in response to Ukrainian long-range drone campaigns, including the first-ever closure of Kaliningrad airport over drone threats. Ukrainian forces have advanced in Slovyansk and western Zaporizhia as Russia conducts long-range strikes with missiles and drones (about 2 missiles and 122 drones overnight), with Ukraine downing most drones and reporting damage to several facilities, including UN/WFP warehouses in Dnipro and an Odesa USV strike.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#belarus #border #drones

world1 day ago•4 min saved

Russia pushes US to clear path for Kyiv strikes as EU vows to stay

Russia pressed the US to evacuate Kyiv staff and threatened systematic strikes on the capital, while the EU pledged to remain in Kyiv; civilians continued to go about daily life amid attacks as Belarus’ opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya visited, Ukraine tightened security on its Belarus border and targeted Russian infrastructure, and Zelenskyy said progress on expanding anti-missile defenses with the US is limited and he expects new diplomatic steps.

via The Guardian|

#belarus #diplomacy #eu

world4 days ago•24 min saved

Russia-Belarus joint nuclear drills deepen Moscow's reach over Belarus

Russia and Belarus completed the second stage of joint nuclear-force exercises on May 21, signaling Moscow’s growing leverage over Belarus and a push toward deeper integration, with Lukashenko saying Belarus will not enter the war despite Kremlin pressure. Separately, Ukrainian strikes disrupted several Russian oil refineries and energy infrastructure, constraining Russia’s fuel output even as short-term Middle East oil gains boost revenues; Russia's gold reserves fell again as it taps assets to fund the war. In Ukraine, ISW notes ongoing Russian drone and glide-bomb campaigns across multiple fronts with limited gains, while Ukraine expands air defense with private-sector participation to counter Shahed-type drones.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#belarus #nuclear-exercises #oil-revenues

world4 days ago•25 min saved

NATO Signals Severe Consequences If Russia Uses Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine During Belarus Drills

NATO says any Russian nuclear strike on Ukraine amid Belarus-led drills would provoke a severe, coordinated response from the alliance, highlighting the heightened risk of nuclear escalation in the Russia–Ukraine conflict.

via EurAsian Times|

#belarus #nato #nuclear-weapons

world4 days ago•16 min saved

Ukraine’s Defenses Stall Moscow as Logistics Strain Mounts Across Occupied Ukraine

Western officials say Ukraine is hindering Russian advances while Moscow appears committed to its original war aims, with some Kremlin elites even calling the war a “dead end” though Putin seeks to finish Donetsk and Luhansk by end-2026. Kyiv’s mid-range strikes are disrupting Russian transport arteries and logistics in occupied Ukraine, notably along the M-14 (R-280) corridor, and a decree restricting freight movement signals mounting pressure on Russian supply lines. Ukraine also intensified long-range strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, while Russian drone and air campaigns continue to bombard Ukrainian rear areas. On the ground, Ukrainian forces reported gains and continued pressure in Sumy, Kharkiv, Slovyansk, Pokrovsk, and western Zaporizhia, while Russia conducted limited offensives in Donetsk and Kherson directions. Belarus is expanding military infrastructure while Lukashenko insists there is no attack planned. ISW notes Russia uses cognitive warfare to portray advances, even as fronts stabilize and logistics strain grows, with heavy casualties on both sides and continued high operational tempo in 2026.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#belarus #logistics #military-analysis

politics5 days ago•138 min saved

Zelensky Warns Minsk: Consequences If Belarus Deepens War Role

Zelensky warned Belarus there will be consequences if Minsk deepens its involvement in the war, as Kyiv braces for a potential northern front while Belarus and Russia conduct joint nuclear exercises; Lukashenko denied plans to intervene and invited a meeting with Zelensky, but Kyiv rejected the proposal and warned that easing sanctions would not bring peace and could invite further Russian pressure.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#belarus #lukashenko #politics

war5 days ago•96 min saved

Ukraine strikes Russian Syzran refinery, widening long-range oil sanctions

Ukraine says it attacked Russia’s Syzran oil refinery in Samara Oblast, more than 800 km from the border, as part of Kyiv’s long-range sanctions on the oil sector; the refinery reportedly supplies fuel to the Russian military. Separately, Russia is alleged to have deployed nuclear warheads to Belarus for joint drills, while Ukraine struck the Russian FSB HQ in occupied Kherson and is developing low-cost interceptor missiles for Shahed drones; meanwhile Russian drone strikes on Dnipro injured civilians, including a 13-year-old boy. The updates underscore ongoing war actions, extended sanctions campaigns, and counter-drone efforts.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#belarus #nuclear-weapons #oil

europe5 days ago•3 min saved

Russia Moves Nuclear Munitions to Belarus Amid Tense NATO Drills

Russia says it has delivered nuclear munitions to field storage in Belarus as part of a three-day, large-scale joint drill across Russia and Belarus involving about 64,000 personnel and hundreds of launchers and vehicles, amid heightened tensions with NATO after Baltic drone incidents. The drills feature Iskander-M launchers and are accompanied by video claims of munitions loading; Kyiv is tightening security near its northern border, and Belarus opposition critics warn of increased risk to Belarusians.

via Euronews.com|

#belarus #europe #military-drills

politics6 days ago•135 min saved

NATO warns of devastating response if Russia uses nuclear weapons in Ukraine

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned that any Russian nuclear use against Ukraine would trigger a devastating NATO response, as Russia and Belarus conduct large-scale joint nuclear drills, prompting Ukraine to condemn the maneuvers and raising concerns about Belarus's role in the war.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#belarus #nato #nuclear-safety

world6 days ago•3 min saved

Russia conducts surprise nuclear drill, expanding to Belarusian launch sites

Russia launched its largest nuclear exercise in years, mobilizing about 65,000 troops, more than 200 missile launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 surface ships and 13 submarines (including eight strategic submarines) with live ballistic and cruise missiles planned over three days; Belarus joined with its own parallel drills and the Oreshnik missile now based on Belarusian soil. The timing follows a May 12 Sarmat ICBM test and comes as Moscow seeks to project strength ahead of a Putin visit to Beijing, a move some analysts say may pressure NATO and mask weaknesses while Moscow frames the drills as defensive.

via Defense News|

#belarus #military-drill #nato

war6 days ago•118 min saved

Zelensky cautions of a new Russian northern push toward Chernihiv and Kyiv

President Zelensky warned Moscow may mount a northern offensive toward Ukraine’s Chernihiv–Kyiv axis, possibly with Belarus involvement; Kyiv says it is strengthening defenses in the north and pressing Belarus and partners on diplomatic coordination to deter any new front.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#belarus #chernihiv #kyiv

world6 days ago•3 min saved

Ukraine braces for Belarus-based thrust as Russia plans offensives toward Kyiv

Kyiv will reinforce its northern sectors and press Belarus over Russia’s alleged five-scenario offensive toward Kyiv, citing intelligence; Western sanctions and oil-market moves add pressure on Moscow.

via The Guardian|

#belarus #northern-front #russia

world7 days ago•3 min saved

Baltic Drone Incursions Trigger NATO Alarm, EU Blames Moscow-Belarus

Lithuania activated Baltic air policing after a stray drone crossed from Belarus, prompting an air alert, the closure of Vilnius airport, and shelter instructions for students; EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen blamed Russia and Belarus for endangering European security as drone incursions continue in the Baltics, with NATO jets already intercepting drones in the region amid the broader war in Ukraine.

via politico.eu|

#baltics #belarus #drones

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Russia launches three-day nationwide nuclear drill amid tensions

Russia launched three days of major nuclear drills from May 19–21, involving about 65,000 troops and thousands of weapons, including missile launchers and submarines, with test launches planned, and joint training on Belarus's territory; the exercise comes as Putin travels to China and after the end of the New START pact, with Moscow stressing a responsible approach while prioritizing its nuclear forces.

via CBS News|

#belarus #drills #nuclear-weapons

world8 days ago•2 min saved

Russia launches massive nuclear-forces drills amid Ukrainian drone attacks

Russia kicked off a three-day, large-scale drill of its nuclear forces involving about 64,000 troops, 200+ launchers, 140 aircraft, 73 ships and 13 submarines (eight armed with nuclear-tipped missiles) to rehearse preparation and use under threat, including cooperation with Belarus, as Ukrainian drone strikes intensify and Moscow reinforces its nuclear posture.

via NBC News|

#belarus #military-drills #nuclear-forces