Putin says Russia will station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus
Putin said the plan was in response to Britain's decision this past week to provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium.
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Latest in Ukraine: All eyes on Bakhmut as Russia fights to take it over (March 6)
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Belarus Nobel Peace Prize laureate sentenced to 10 years in prison
Ales Bialiatski was one of the leaders of Belarus' pro-democracy movement, inspiring protests against what activists maintained were fraudulent presidential elections in 2020.
China's Xi heralds 'unbreakable' friendship with Belarus, an ally of Russia
The two leaders met in Beijing and discussed the war in Ukraine, a week after China released a position paper, calling for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
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Ukraine war updates: Russia strikes Kyiv as Russian troops move into Belarus (Oct. 17)
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Ukrainians are miffed to share the Peace Prize with Russian and Belarusian winners
While the Ukrainian organization that won is celebrating, many Ukrainians are upset they need to share the award with countries that have been aggressive against them.
These Belarusians join the fight against Russia, defying their Moscow-backed regime
Belarusians who see their country's fate as linked to Ukraine's victory are joining an anti-Kremlin resistance that includes activists, ex-spies and a Belarusian brigade fighting for Ukraine.
Ukraine is the focus, but Russian troops are in several ex-Soviet republics
Russian forces have been active in multiple former Soviet republics this year, a reflection of Russian leader Vladimir Putin's desire to maintain a 'sphere of influence' beyond Russia's borders.
Runners who live in Russia and Belarus are banned from this year's Boston Marathon
Organizers also said that Russians and Belarusians who live elsewhere will still be able to run, just not under their countries' flags. The marathon and 5k are planned for the weekend of April 16.