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August 2024 - Belarus Special Weapons News
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- Poland Pressuring Belarus To Release Political Prisoners, Parliament Speaker Says RFE/RL 30 Aug 2024 -- Poland continues to pressure the Belarusian regime for the release of journalist Andrzej Poczobut and other political prisoners, the speaker of the Polish parliament (Sejm) said on August 30 at the Globsec security conference in Prague.
- Sweden's Migration Agency To Revise Asylum Applications By Belarusians Amid Criticism RFE/RL 29 Aug 2024 -- Sweden's Migration Agency says it will revise asylum applications filed by Belarusian citizens amid criticism that it had made decisions based on erroneous information and ignored an ongoing crackdown on dissent and democratic institutions in Belarus.
- Belarus Ramps Up 'Military-Patriotic' Camps For Orphans And Other Vulnerable Children RFE/RL 28 Aug 2024 -- Following the unprecedented pro-democracy demonstrations that broke out after Belarus's disputed 2020 presidential election, the government undertook a ruthless crackdown on dissent that included jailing activists, shutting down independent media, and generally dismantling civil society.
- Up to $2.5M Reward Offer for Information Leading to Arrest and/or Conviction of Belarusian National Volodymyr Kadariya US Dept. of State 26 Aug 2024 -- The Department of State is announcing a reward offer under the Transnational Organized Crime Rewards Program of up to $2.5 million for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Volodymyr Kadariya, aka Volodymyr Kadaria or Vladimir Kadaria, who is wanted in the United States for his alleged participation in a significant malware organization.
- China-Belarus high-level development of partnership 'exemplary model' Global Times 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday concluded his visit to Belarus, during which Beijing and Minsk pledged to further promote practical cooperation in various fields ranging from trade, finance, security and agriculture to science and technology, and education, according to a joint communique released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
- China and Belarus Sign Free Trade Deal, Other Agreements On Security And Energy RFE/RL 23 Aug 2024 -- Sanctions-hit Belarus has announced that it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and investment, as well as agreements to strengthen cooperation in security, energy, and finance.
- Kazakhstan Summons Belarusian Ambassador After Lukashenka Interview RFE/RL 22 Aug 2024 -- Kazakhstan summoned Paval Utsyupin, Belarus's ambassador in Astana, to "objectively assess" the Central Asian nation's stance on key international issues in an unbiased manner amid rising tensions between the two countries.
- Chinese premier says to promote high-level development of China-Belarus bilateral partnership People's Daily 23 Aug 2024 -- Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Thursday that China stands ready to work with the Belarusian side to push for the high-level development of their all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership.
- Belarus: Statement by the Spokesperson on the release of some political prisoners European External Action Service (EEAS) 22 Aug 2024 -- The European Union takes note of the release of several political prisoners in Belarus, convicted for taking part in peaceful protests after the 2020 fraudulent presidential elections. We share the relief and joy of the released individuals and their families.
- Trial Of 12 Belarusians Over Drone Attack At Military Airport Starts In Minsk RFE/RL 19 Aug 2024 -- The trial started in Minsk on August 19 of 12 people over a drone attack at the Machulishchy Air Base near the Belarusian capital in late February 2023 that damaged a Russian military plane.
- Hungary Says Worries Over Loosened Entry Restrictions For Belarusians And Russians Unfounded RFE/RL 18 Aug 2024 -- Hungary has responded to a letter sent by Nordic and Baltic countries expressing concern about Budapest's decision to make it easier for Russian and Belarusian citizens to enter Hungary.
- Ukraine's Kursk Actions Attempt to Push Russia to Asymmetric Response, Even Nuclear - Lukashenko Sputnik 18 Aug 2024 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that the escalation from Ukraine is pushing Russia to take asymmetric measures, including the use of nuclear weapons.
- Belarusian Leader Says One-Third Of Army Deployed To Ukraine Border RFE/RL 18 Aug 2024 -- Belarus has deployed nearly one-third of its troops to the border with Ukraine, the country's authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka told Russia's state-run Rossia-1 television channel on August 18.
- Tsikhanouskaya Vows To Continue Fight For Political Prisoners In Belarus After 30 Pardoned RFE/RL 16 Aug 2024 -- Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya said she is pleased that 30 people have been pardoned in Belarus and released from jail but noted that the move barely makes a dent in the number of people imprisoned in the country "in politically motivated cases."
- Belarus Strengthens Border With Ukraine Following Drone Incidents Sputnik 16 Aug 2024 -- Belarus has increased its control over the border with Ukraine following the downing of Ukrainian drones, President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday.
- Media crackdown continues 4 years after contested Belarus election VOA 12 Aug 2024 -- Belarus sentenced two more journalists to prison last week in what media groups say is a continuation of a crackdown on media since the contested 2020 election and protest movement.
- Belarus Summons Ukraine Envoy Over Alleged Drone Airspace Violations RFE/RL 10 Aug 2024 -- The Belarusian Foreign Ministry on August 10 summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires over alleged airspace violations after authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka claimed Ukrainian drones had flown over the country's border with Ukraine.
- Belarus Lodges Protest With Ukrainian Envoy Over Trespassing Drones Sputnik 10 Aug 2024 -- The Ukrainian charge d'affaires in Belarus was summoned to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry on Saturday and handed a note of protest over this week's border violation by Ukrainian drones, the ministry said.
- Belarus Intercepts Alleged Ukrainian Combat Drones In Its Airspace - Lukashenko Sputnik 10 Aug 2024 -- Belarus intercepted several alleged Ukrainian combat drones over its territory, while some of them were destroyed by Russian forces in the Russian airspace, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said on Saturday.
- Imposing Sanctions and Visa Restrictions to Promote Accountability for the Lukashenka Regime US Dept. of State 09 Aug 2024 -- Today marks four years since the fraudulent presidential election in Belarus and the Lukashenka regime's violent repression of Belarusians living inside and outside the country.
- Joint Statement on Belarus US Dept. of State 09 Aug 2024 -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
- Treasury Tightens Sanctions on Belarus's Military Support to Russia and Lukashenka Regime US Treasury 09 Aug 2024 -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking action against 19 individuals, 14 entities, and one aircraft pursuant to Belarus-related Executive Order (E.O.) 14038. This action targets persons involved in supporting Russia's war in Ukraine through military resource production and transshipment of goods to Russia, sanctions evasion on behalf of Belarusian defense entities, and revenue generation for Belarusian oligarchs in Alyaksandr Lukashenka's inner circle. OFAC is concurrently designating five of these targets—three individuals and two entities—pursuant to Russia-related E.O. 14024.
- UK announces new Belarus sanctions to mark anniversary of sham election UK FCDO 09 Aug 2024 -- The UK has sanctioned 4 individuals and 3 entities from Belarus in coordinated action with international partners.
- Minister Joly announces sanctions on fourth anniversary of fraudulent presidential elections in Belarus Canada 09 Aug 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that Canada is imposing sanctions against ten individuals and six entities under the Special Economic Measures (Belarus) Regulations. These persons are sanctioned on the fourth anniversary of the fraudulent presidential elections in Belarus, in response to their involvement in ongoing and systematic human rights abuses in Belarus and support for Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.
- Backgrounder - Sanctions on fourth anniversary of fraudulent presidential elections in Belarus Canada 09 Aug 2024
- Foreign Ministry's statement on the 4th anniversary of peaceful protests of the Belarusian people against the fraudulent presidential elections Lithuania MFA 09 Aug 2024 -- On the fourth anniversary of the peaceful protests of the Belarusian people against the fraudulent presidential elections in Belarus, Lithuania expresses its solidarity with the people of Belarus in their fight for democracy and freedom.
- Iran ready to develop defense cooperation with Belarus IRNA 08 Aug 2024 -- Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF) has said that his country is ready to develop defense and military relations with the Republic of Belarus.
- Belarus: Statement by the High Representative on the 4th anniversary of the fraudulent presidential elections European External Action Service (EEAS) 08 Aug 2024 -- Four years ago, on 9 August, the people of Belarus took to the streets to peacefully protest against the fraudulent presidential elections and Lukashenka's attempt to take away their right to decide their future. Since then, and despite violent repression, the Belarusian people have repeatedly and bravely stood up for their human rights and their country's democratic future.
- Belarus' Air Force chief meets Iranian commanders to discuss defense ties IRNA 07 Aug 2024 -- Commander of the Belarusian Air Force, Major General Andrei Yulianovich Lukyanovich, has met with senior Iranian military officials in Tehran to discuss defense cooperation as well as threats facing both countries.
- Iran, Belarus share common threats, interests: Iran Army chief Press TV 07 Aug 2024 -- Iran and Belarus face shared threats and interests under oppressive sanctions imposed by the West, not least the United States, the Iranian Army chief says.
- The European Union lists further Belarusian individuals Lithuania MFA 06 Aug 2024 -- On 5 August 2024, the European Union announced a new package of individual sanctions against Belarus amid the ongoing deterioration of the country's human rights situation.
- Congress President welcomes liberation of prisoners of conscience in Russia and in Belarus Council of Europe 05 Aug 2024 -- The President of the Council of Europe's Congress of Local and Regional Authorities, Marc Cools, has made the following statement:
- Belarus: EU lists further 28 individuals for participation in internal repression EC/CEU 05 Aug 2024 -- The Council today decided to impose restrictive measures on an additional 28 individuals for their role in the ongoing internal repression and human rights violations in Belarus.
- EU imposes new sanctions against individuals due to human rights violations in Belarus Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland 05 Aug 2024 -- The European Union responds to the deterioration of the internal situation in Belarus by imposing new sanctions against individuals responsible for serious human rights violations or for undermining democracy or the rule of law. The EU Member States approved the additional sanctions on 26 July 2024.
- EU imposes further sanctions against Belarus Government Offices of Sweden 05 Aug 2024 -- The EU has decided to impose sanctions against individuals responsible for violations against human rights in Belarus and oppression of Belarusian civil society and its democratic forces.
- EU Adds More Than 2 Dozen Belarusians To Sanctions List For Role In Crackdown RFE/RL 05 Aug 2024 -- The European Union has added 28 Belarusians to its sanctions list for their role in the "ongoing internal repression and human rights violations" in the country.
- Belarus Air Defense Units Will Take Part in Live-Fire Drills on Russian Territory Sputnik 05 Aug 2024 -- Military personnel of a Belarusian air defense unit will take part in a live-fire exercise on the territory of Russia, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
- EU Voices Concern, Asks Hungary For Clarifications On Plan To Ease Entry For Russians, Belarusians RFE/RL 02 Aug 2024 -- EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson has voiced concern about Hungary's recent decision to make it easier for Russian and Belarusian citizens to enter the country and asked Budapest for clarifications.
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