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Nato on high alert as Russia and Belarus start military drills on Polish border

The manoeuvres come two days after the unprecedented violation of Polish airspace by Russian attack drones

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Russian drones force Europe to defend itself, perhaps alone, as Putin puts 'down a marker' to NATO

In the years since Russia invaded Ukraine, NATO has focused on defending its own territory first and resisted lower-level harassment from Russia, like acts of sabotage and intimidation

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Concern in the West as Russia and Belarus launch military exercise with thousands of troops

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Senate mounts new Russia pressure campaign

The bill would label Russia and Belarus state sponsors of terrorism.

Axios · Sep 11, 2025

Belarus Frees 52 Prisoners, Including Veteran Dissident, Journalists

Belarus on Thursday freed 52 political prisoners, including an EU staff member, journalists, and dissidents -- a release mediated by the United States as Minsk seeks closer ties with President Donald Trump.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2025

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, after visit by US delegation

Move seen as effort to win US favour and sanctions relief, as crackdown on dissent continues

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2025

Russia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict

Russia and Belarus are set to stage a massive military exercise in mid-September and with the war in Ukraine still raging, the move has raised concern across Europe. Germany has issued military warnings, while France is quietly preparing its hospitals for the possibility of a wider conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2025

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline

Belarus has freed 52 political prisoners, as the United States announced it was lifting sanctions on the isolated country’s national airline

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump’s intervention, Lithuanian president says

Belarus released 52 prisoners, including 14 foreigners, who crossed into Lithuania. Lithuanian President Nausėda thanked Trump for his support.

Euronews · Sep 11, 2025

Should NATO’s eastern bloc expect more drone attacks as Russia and Belarus start Zapad-2025?

On Friday, Russia and Belarus are set to begin their joint military exercises. Poland announced earlier this week that it will shut down its border with Belarus during the Zapad-2025 drills, calling them “very aggressive”. Then, Russian drones entered Polish airspace on Wednesday.

Euronews · Sep 11, 2025