Belarus
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Is Belarus the next serious threat to the West?
Today's Big Question President Lukashenko is tightening ties with Russia and China while ‘escalating tensions with Nato’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Nato warning over Wagner troops in Belarus
Speed Read Move of mercenary group into Russian neighbour has sparked fears of further trouble
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Russia moves tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus blaming ‘Nato aggression’
Speed Read Move has been met with widespread condemnation from the West
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Why is Putin moving nuclear weapons to Belarus?
Today's Big Question Announcement labelled a ‘bluff’ but escalation could have serious consequences for Russia, its allies and Nato
By The Week Staff Published
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Where does Belarus stand on the Ukraine war?
In Depth Leaked documents show Russian plan to absorb neighbouring state by 2030
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Alexander Lukashenko: Europe’s last dictator
In the Spotlight Former pig farm manager dubbed Putin’s ‘little brother’ oversees a corrupt mafia state in Belarus
By The Week Staff Published
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Chernobyl: what is the history, impact and present risk?
Speed Read UN atomic agency to investigate reports that Russian troops left with radiation exposure
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Is it safe to visit Eastern Europe?
In Depth Foreign Office issues warning to British citizens in countries bordering Ukraine
By The Week Staff Published
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Quiz of The Week: 5 - 11 February
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
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Are Russia-Belarus military drills a ‘dress rehearsal’ for war in Ukraine?
feature Moscow’s war games intended to ‘send Kiev a message’, analysts warn
By The Week Staff Published
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Migrant row defeat triggers ‘crisis’ of ‘own making’ for Alexander Lukashenko
In Depth Belarusian dictator forced to find shelter for tens of thousands of stranded asylum seekers as Russian support wanes
By The Week Staff Published
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What can be done to end the Belarus border crisis?
Today's Big Question Warsaw fears escalation of armed conflict as hundreds of migrants try to enter EU
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Why Belarus has ‘unleashed a wave’ of migrants on the EU’s borders
In Depth Germany and Poland boost border patrols as Minsk hits back at sanctions
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Olympic sprinters and Ryanair planes: Belarus’s war on dissidents
Speed Read For thousands of Belarusians living in exile, the message is chillingly clear: ‘no one is safe’
By The Week Staff Published
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