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(MENAFN) Russia and Belarus have begun a joint military exercise involving nuclear-capable forces, according to an announcement from the Belarusian Defense Ministry.

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(MENAFN) Russian and Belarusian gymnasts have been authorized to resume participation in international events after more than four years of restrictions, following a decision announced by the World Gymnastics Executive Committee.

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(MENAFN) Russia’s Defense Ministry says it is carrying out a joint nuclear-related military exercise with Belarus this week, simulating responses to what it described as potential external “aggression,” according to reports.

President of Azerbaijan

AZERBAIJAN, May 19 - 19 May 2026, 13:35 President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Igor Sergeyenko, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of the Republic of Belarus, on May 19. The head of state noted...

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko threw his weight behind a Russian-led initiative to forge a coalition of sanction-hit nations Tuesday, signalling a potential shift in how targeted countries coordinate their response to Western...

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(MENAFN) Belarus doubled down on its support for Cuba Monday, with Minsk formally rejecting all unilateral sanctions against Havana during a diplomatic meeting between senior officials, state authorities announced.

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(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump said that coordinated diplomatic efforts by his administration contributed to the release of several individuals held in Belarus and Russia, crediting a special envoy for facilitating the outcome.

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(MENAFN) Donald Trump stated on Sunday that five foreign nationals — three Polish citizens and two Moldovans — have been freed from detention in Belarus and Russia following actions taken by his administration.

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(MENAFN) Alexander Lukashenko voiced support on Tuesday for a Russian proposal aimed at bringing together countries that are currently under international sanctions, according to state media reports.

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(MENAFN) Belarus, a key ally of Russia in Eastern Europe, will have no choice but to bolster its defense capabilities in response to NATO’s growing presence along its western borders, President Alexander Lukashenko has stated.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Stellantis Reports Q1 2026 Financial Results Return to Profitability Year-over-Year Improvement Across All Key Financial Metrics Net revenues increased to €38.1 billion, up 6% versus Q1 2025, supported by volume growth across all regions, with...

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(MENAFN) Belarus intends to intensify its top-tier strategic partnership with China, President Alexander Lukashenko declared Tuesday.

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

Ottawa, April 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global hearing loss gene therapy market size is calculated at USD 1.33 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach around USD 6.32 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 18.90% for the forecasted period....

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NEW YORK, USA, April 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zion Market Research has published a new research report titled “Potash Fertilizers Market By Product Type (Muriate of Potash, Sulfate of Potash, Potassium Nitrate, Potassium Schoenite, Potassium...

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(MENAFN) Belarus officially joins the “Board of Peace,” an international initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump to address conflicts, beginning with the situation in Gaza, as stated by reports on Tuesday.

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(MENAFN) Belarus has formally become a member of the "Board of Peace," an international initiative proposed by US President Donald Trump to manage conflicts, beginning with the situation in Gaza. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed...

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(MENAFN) Belarus officially became a founding member of the newly established "Board of Peace" on Tuesday, an international body proposed by US President Donald Trump aimed at addressing global conflicts, beginning with the crisis in Gaza....

ECB - European Central Bank

Prepared by Massimo Ferrari Minesso, Laura Lebastard and Olga Triay Bagur Published as part of the ECB Economic Bulletin, Issue 2/2026. International trade could not happen without cross-border payments.

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(MENAFN) Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has disclosed that he alerted Russian President Vladimir Putin to intelligence suggesting an assassination scheme targeting him before a scheduled 2023 BRICS summit in South Africa.

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(MENAFN) European NATO leaders are openly signaling that they are preparing for conflict with Russia and Belarus, according to Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin.