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June 2024 - Belarus Special Weapons News
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- Landsbergis: "The agreement on sanctions against Belarus is a long-awaited step that should reduce the chance of circumventing the EU's sanctions against Russia" Lithuania MFA 27 Jun 2024 -- In response to Belarus' role in Russia's war against Ukraine, the deteriorating human rights situation in the country and Russia's continued active use of Belarus to bypass sanctions, the Council agreed on new sanctions targeting Belarus so that they align more closely to those on Russia and Belarus no longer serves as a route to circumvent sanctions against Russia.
- Belarus: Third meeting of the Consultative Group with democratic forces and civil society held in Brussels European External Action Service (EEAS) 25 Jun 2024 -- The third meeting of the EU Consultative Group with the Belarusian democratic forces and civil society took place in Brussels on 25 June, in the presence of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and other prominent figures of the Belarusian democratic forces and civil society.
- Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's official visit to the Republic of Belarus Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jun 2024
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko, Minsk, June 25, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jun 2024
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's media statement following his meeting with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Minsk, June 25, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jun 2024
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during a meeting with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, Minsk, June 25, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 25 Jun 2024
- Russia, Belarus to Contribute to Formation of New Security Architecture - Statement Sputnik 24 Jun 2024 -- Minsk and Moscow are considering contributing to the formation of a new sustainable international security architecture, the parameters of which should be the rules of conflict-free coexistence, the joint statement of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik, published on Monday, read.
- Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks during expanded-format talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Sergey Aleinik, Minsk, June 24, 2024 Russia Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24 Jun 2024
- At the EU Foreign Affairs Council, Baiba Braže calls for rapidly adopting sanctions against Belarus and agreeing on the next sanctions round against Russia Latvia MFA 24 Jun 2024 -- On 24 June 2024, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braže, took part in the meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in Luxembourg, EU Foreign Affairs Ministers took decisions on approval of sanctions against Russia as well as discussing future support to Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggression, as well as the situation in the Middle East, the Western Balkans, Georgia, and the Great Lakes region.
- Statement by Сhief of the 12th Main Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kolesnikov Russia MoD 13 Jun 2024 -- The presidents of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus have decided to conduct the second stage of exercises of non-strategic nuclear forces.
- How The Belarus Regime Is Destroying The Books It Doesn't Like RFE/RL 13 Jun 2024 -- Ever since Belarusian strongman Alyaksandr Lukashenka was returned to power in a disputed presidential election in August 2020, rights activists, democracy campaigners, and media reporters have all come under mounting pressure as the country's civil society bears the brunt of a vicious crackdown on potential dissent.
- Message to the Congress on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus The White House 13 Jun 2024
- Notice on the Continuation of the National Emergency With Respect to Belarus The White House 13 Jun 2024
- Telephone conversation with President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko President of Russia 12 Jun 2024 -- Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.
- Readout of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's Meeting with Opposition Leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya of Belarus The White House 12 Jun 2024
- Russian troops launch second stage of non-strategic nuclear forces exercises Russia MoD 11 Jun 2024 -- In accordance with decision of Russian President, second stage of non-strategic nuclear forces exercise has began.
- Nuclear Weapon Drills Help Russia Prepare for Possible NATO Invasion Sputnik 11 Jun 2024 -- The ongoing Russian tactical nuclear weapon drills, whose second phase began this week, is not some kind of act of showmanship, warns military analyst Igor Korotchenko, editor in chief of National Defense magazine.
- Russia, Belarus Embark on Second Stage of Non-Strategic Nuclear Drills - Defense Ministry Sputnik 11 Jun 2024 -- The drills have the objective of safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Union State. Previously, troops underwent training to operate Iskander missiles and to equip Kinzhal hypersonic missiles with specialized warheads.
- Landsbergis meets with the European Commissioner: "Lithuania's strong stance on sanctions against Belarus has no impact on food security" Lithuania MFA 11 Jun 2024 -- On 10 June 2024, Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gabrielius Landsbergis, met with the European Commissioner for International Partnerships, Jutta Urpilainen, who was visiting Vilnius.
- Belarus to join second phase of nuclear exercises with Russia Press TV 10 Jun 2024 -- Belarus is set to participate in the second phase of nuclear exercises with Russia, in an attempt to confront the Western plots to drag Minsk into a war, according to the eastern European country's defense ministry.
- Polish Troops to Get Legal Right to Use Weapons on Border - Prime Minister Sputnik 07 Jun 2024 -- Polish soldiers will be given the legal right to use weapons at the border after a recent scandal when they were arrested for firing shots, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Friday.
- Belarus Convictions Continue As Lukashenka's Crackdown Nears 4-Year Mark RFE/RL 07 Jun 2024 -- Three members of a family were convicted in Belarus for participating in protests following an August 2020 presidential election that saw authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka handed victory despite opposition claims the vote was rigged.
- Moldovan Opposition Leader Shor Calls for Joining Union State of Russia and Belarus Sputnik 06 Jun 2024 -- Moldova should grow closer to Russia, so it would be worth discussing the possibility of joining the Union State of Russia and Belarus, Moldovan opposition politician Ilan Shor, the leader of "Pobeda" (Victory) political bloc, told Russian media.
- MFA statement on the summoning of Belarus's chargé d'affaires Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Jun 2024 -- "Due to the tragic events at the Polish-Belarusian border resulting in the death of a Polish soldier on duty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Chargé d'Affaires of the Republic of Belarus Aleksei Ponkratenko."
- Polish soldier dies after being stabbed at Belarus border VOA 06 Jun 2024 -- A Polish soldier died Thursday from a stab wound he received last month from a migrant on the border with Belarus, Poland's military said.
- Poland launches investigation into Russian, Belarusian political influence VOA 05 Jun 2024 -- Poland launched a special commission Wednesday to investigate Russian and Belarusian influence in the country, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said, amid growing fears of alleged sabotage and cyberattacks along the Poland-Belarus border.
- More Belarusians On Trial Over 2020 Protests As Crackdown Continues RFE/RL 05 Jun 2024 -- Activist Dzyanis Zhalezka has gone on trial for participating in protests against the official results of a 2020 presidential election that declared authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka the winner as a crackdown on dissent continues almost two years after the vote.
- Poland Reinstates Buffer Zone Along Belarusian Border Sputnik 03 Jun 2024 -- In May, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk unveiled plan to erect massive fortifications on the border with Belarus and asked EU members to take part in this "investment in European security."
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