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Politics · European UnionEstonia bans transit of Russian and Belarusian grain
Estonia has banned the transit of grain from Russia and Belarus through its territory. The measure, announced by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, aims to pressure Russia over its military aggression and reduce its revenue streams.
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Business & Economy · European UnionLukashenko proposes US involvement in Belarus fertilizer plant
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has proposed involving the United States in a project to build a nitrogen fertilizer plant in Belarus. He stated an agreement exists with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Gazprom's participation and that a site is ready.
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Business & Economy · United StatesTrump working on Belarus potash deal to reduce Canadian reliance
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly negotiating a deal to purchase potash from Belarus. The move aims to decrease American reliance on Canadian fertilizer, but has drawn criticism from Saskatchewan's premier over human rights concerns.
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Conflict & Security · European UnionDrone shot down over Lithuania carried explosives, minister says
Lithuanian Defense Minister Robertas Kaunas announced that an explosive device was found on a drone shot down over Lithuania and has been neutralized. The drone had entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus and was downed by Italian fighter jets.
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PoliticsUS Envoy John Coale meets Lukashenko in Minsk for prisoner talks
US envoy John Coale has arrived in Minsk to meet with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The talks are focused on negotiating the release of political prisoners. Coale's visit follows a trip to Lithuania and a previous successful negotiation that led to the release of 250 prisoners.
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Conflict & SecurityLukashenko says Belarus will not attack neighbours
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stated that his country has no intention of attacking neighbouring nations, calling such an act 'tantamount to death'. He also accused these countries of conducting intelligence operations along Belarus's border and violating its airspace.
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Conflict & Security · RussiaLukashenko announces army readiness check, including mobilization
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced plans to check the combat readiness of the entire army, including the possibility of mobilization. He stated the army needs to be 'shaken up' and that preparations are intended to prevent the country from being drawn into a war.
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Conflict & SecurityNATO Mission Strengthens Latvia Presence Amid Russian Threats
Russian threats in Latvia are escalating, prompting a Canadian-led NATO mission to bolster its presence near the Russian and Belarusian borders. The Canadian Press observed increased tensions on the ground, with residents in four Latvian areas receiving an early morning alert on August 14.
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Latvia finds second migrant tunnel near Belarus border
Latvian border guards discovered a second underground tunnel near the border with Belarus, apprehending 28 migrants who had used it to cross illegally. Latvia has accused Belarus of orchestrating migrant flows.
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