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Masked men infiltrate the EU: Are the "Black Russians" Putin's new "little green men"?
n-tv.de/politik/Sind-die-Schwarzrussen-Putins-neue-gruene-Maennchen-id31422417.html
Incident at NATO border: Masked men infiltrate Latvia: Armed men have infiltrated NATO territory in Latvia. The army speaks of a hybrid threat.
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/id_101483752/zwischenfall-an-nato-grenze-maskierte-maenner-in-lettland-eingedrungen.html
Russia doesn't just want Ukraine, Belarus is also on the menu: Belarus was once considered "Europe's last dictatorship," but Russia has long since joined ...
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UNITED24 Media Oct 18
Belarus Could Enter War Against Ukraine by Deploying Ballistic Missiles at Russia’s Request, Zelenskyy Says
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/belarus-could-enter-war-against-ukraine-by-deploying-ballistic-missiles-at-russias-request-zelenskyy-says-23557
Belarus: Masked gunmen invade Latvia - | Journalist speaks of new "little green men"
welt.de/politik/ausland/article6ad1bb170e64c69ce0e15415/belarus-maskierte-bewaffnete-dringen-in-lettland-ein-journalist-spricht-von-neuen-gruenen-maennchen.html
Armed, masked intruders enter Latvia from Belarus and carry out sabotage
yahoo.com/news/world/articles/masked-armed-men-enter-latvia-224300672.html
OpinionEU should use Digital Services Act against online tormentors of Belarusian and Russian exiles in Europe
euobserver.com/240764/eu-should-use-digital-services-act-against-online-tormentors-of-belarusian-and-russian-exiles-in-europe/
guyanachronicle.com Oct 08
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧
A security guard has reportedly been killed during a suspected bandit attack at ... Show more
Armed, masked intruders enter Latvia from Belarus and carry out sabotage: Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava says armed individuals wearing masks crossed ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/10/07/8056797/
Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach
kyivindependent.com/armed-individuals-from-belarus-threaten-latvian-soldiers-at-border-followed-by-another-breach/
During a joint photo session in Turkmenistan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stood between azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and Belarusian President ... Show more
More than 60 arrests after Max Korzh concert in Frankfurt: Following Max Korzh's concert in Frankfurt, police arrested 63 people. Several incidents involving ...
faz.net/aktuell/rhein-main/frankfurt/mehr-als-60-festnahmen-nach-konzert-von-max-korzh-in-frankfurt-accg-201307563.html
Aggressive Aktion aus Belarus: Riga: Bewaffnete drängen Migranten nach Lettland und stehlen Grenztechnik
n-tv.de/politik/Riga-Bewaffnete-draengen-Migranten-nach-Lettland-und-stehlen-Grenztechnik-id31392525.html
Lida Moniava to remain director of children’s hospice after Russia drops charges over anti-war post
meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/07/lida-moniava-to-remain-director-of-children-s-hospice-after-russia-drops-charges-over-anti-war-post
Too Soon? Swathes Of Chernobyl-Affected Land In Belarus To Lose 'Contaminated' Status
rferl.org/a/belarus-chernobyl-contaminated-land-status-change-2027/33873097.html
Latvian officials say armed masked men threatened troops while trying to push 20 migrants across from Belarus, then crossed into Latvia themselves and stole ...
meduza.io/en/news/2026/10/07/latvian-officials-say-armed-masked-men-threatened-troops-while-trying-to-push-20-migrants-across-from-belarus-then-crossed-into-latvia-themselves-and-stole-surveillance-cameras
Sanctioned Belarus Trucks And A Mystery Logo: 'HAL' Vehicles Spotted In Minsk: Belarus’s Minsk Automobile Plant is under Western sanctions, limiting who can buy ...
rferl.org/a/belarus-sanctions-maz-trucks-mystery-logo-indonesia/33872150.html
Trump says U.S. is working on ‘major deal’ to replace Canadian potash with Belarusian supplies, but President Alexander Lukashenko says Minsk has none to spare
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/21/trump-says-u-s-is-working-on-major-deal-to-replace-canadian-potash-with-belarusian-supplies-but-president-alexander-lukashenko-says-minsk-has-none-to-spare
Key FactsTrump considers Belarus as potash supplier despite doubts
Sep 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Trump said he was working on a major Belarus deal at prices far below Canada’s.
- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his country could not supply the United States with large volumes this year.
- Belarusian deliveries would cost about $200 per metric ton before margins, versus $130 from America’s northern neighbors, one analyst estimates.
- Producer prices for nitrogen-based fertilizer rose 22% year over year in August, while diesel prices increased 78%.
I'm working on a 'massive Deal' to buy potash from Belarus at a much cheaper price than Canada.— Donald Trump, on Truth Social, describing his talks to buy potash from Belarus.
UNITED24 Media Oct 02
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said Estonia has banned the transit of Russian and Belarusian grain through its territory in response to Russia’s ... Show more
Lithuania to ban Belarusian, Russian artists who performed in occupied Ukraine: Lithuania’s government on Wednesday approved a proposal to ban Belarusian and ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068216/lithuania-to-ban-belarusian-russian-artists-who-performed-in-occupied-ukraine
Lithuania to ban Belarusian, Russian nationals from owning property near strategic sites
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3068236/lithuania-to-ban-belarusian-russian-nationals-from-owning-property-near-strategic-sites
Belarusian conviction for preparing arson in Poland on behalf of foreign intelligence
notesfrompoland.com/2026/09/29/belarusian-convicted-for-preparing-arson-in-poland-on-behalf-of-foreign-intelligence/
Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash — but wants cheaper price: Canada is the world's leading exporter of potash — a key component of fertilizers — ...
globalnews.ca/news/12069085/trump-canadian-potash-september-22/
Key FactsTrump: U.S. will keep buying Canadian potash at lower prices
Sep 22, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: globalnews.ca
- On September 22, Trump said at a bilateral meeting during the UN General Assembly that the U.S. would keep buying Canadian potash at lower prices.
- The previous day, Trump said a deal for substantially cheaper Belarusian potash would reduce U.S. dependence on Canada.
- The USGS says Russia supplies 11 percent of U.S. potash imports, while Belarus supplies three percent.
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe condemned the Belarus proposal, citing Belarus’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Belarus has a lot of potash, and our farmers need good prices, and we want to get a lower price.— Trump told reporters Tuesday, during a bilateral meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, about the proposed Belarus deal.
Tehran Times Sep 22
Alexander Lukashenko pardons another 15 people, including 13 convicted of what Belarus calls ‘extremist’ crimes
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/24/belarusian-president-alexander-lukashenko-pardons-another-15-people-including-13-convicted-of-what-it-calls-extremist-crimes
Poland and Belarus seek thaw in relations as foreign ministers meet for first time in a decade
notesfrompoland.com/2026/09/23/poland-and-belarus-seek-thaw-in-relations-as-foreign-ministers-meet-for-first-time-in-a-decade/
Vanity Fair Sep 22
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka makes her runway debut for Vogue World: Milan. During the show’s Act III “Made in Italy” homage ... Show more
Trump announces "massive" deal with Belarus - | and thereby snubs two allies: The US president says fertilizer from the Moscow-backed regime will be cheaper than ...
tz.de/politik/kali-deal-mit-belarus-trump-untergraebt-kanada-und-ignoriert-eu-sanktionen-zr-94503850.html
Sask. premier unsurprised that Trump now says U.S. will continue with Canadian potash
cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/premier-not-surprised-that-president-donald-trump-now-says-u-s-will-continue-with-canadian-potash-9.7354418
The Globe and Mail Sep 21
U.S. in talks to buy potash from Belarus at lower cost than what Canada charges, Trump says
theglobeandmail.com/world/us-politics/article-trump-potash-deal-belarus-canada/
'Good Luck With That': Critics Mock Trump for Hyping 'Deal' With Belarus to Replace Canadian Fertilizer
commondreams.org/news/trump-belarus-potash-deal
Poland Activates Air Defense: NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Lithuania: Once again, a drone has entered Lithuanian airspace in the Baltic region ...
n-tv.de/politik/Nato-Kampfjets-schiessen-Drohne-ueber-Litauen-ab-id31306198.html
Key FactsLithuanian president reports NATO downing drone over Lithuania
Sep 15, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said NATO aircraft had shot down the drone after it entered Lithuanian airspace.
- LRT reported, citing NKVC, that the drone had launched from Belarus and came down near Lake Kaunas.
- Recovered drone fragments are being examined; information about possible casualties or damage remains unavailable.
- Poland activated its air defenses preventively and reported air operations to protect threatened border areas.
It sends a clear message that NATO is vigilant, engaged, and ready.— Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys, via X, in response to the drone incident over Lithuania
Distanz zu Putin: Wie Belarus' Machthaber Lukaschenko seine Gefangenen verkauft: In Belarus, a large number of political prisoners are repeatedly released ...
n-tv.de/politik/Wie-Belarus-Machthaber-Lukaschenko-seine-Gefangenen-verkauft-id31321406.html
Twenty-five freed political prisoners arrived in Vilnius, Lithuania, on September 16 after they were released by Belarusian authorities ... Show more
Sabalenka rages: "Piss off!": The Belarusian smashes her racket after the final and fights back tears. Rybakina crowns her strong year with the title and first ...
sport1.de/news/tennis/grand-slams/2026/09/traenen-statt-triumph-sabalenka-und-die-neue-tennisordnung
Mercedes-AMG has finally given the CLE a V8. Meet the 646 Spezialanfertigung
• 4.0-liter V8
• 637 horsepower
• Special body kit
• 193-mph top speed
Only 30 ... Show more
Key FactsMercedes-AMG CLE 646 Mythos Limited to 30 Cars
Sep 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: stuttgarter-nachrichten.de
- The Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 Mythos is the Mythos series’ second model and limited to 30 examples.
- The redesign includes a handcrafted carbon-fibre widebody, a large rear wing and a new bucket-seat interior.
- A 4.0-litre V8 produces 475 kW, or 646 PS, sending power exclusively through the rear axle.
- According to AMG, the coupé reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 310 km/h.
Lida Moniawa: Russia's compassion on trial: Lida Moniawa, from Moscow, established the children's hospice concept in Russia. Her humanitarianism ...
furche.at/portraetiert/russische-kinderhospiz-gruenderin-lida-moniawa-auf-der-anklagebank-19170995
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NATO fighter jets shoot down a drone over Lithuania: NATO fighter jets shot down a drone over Lithuania for the first time. It is believed to have come from ...
zdfheute.de/politik/ausland/drohne-litauen-kampfflugzeuge-nato-abschuss-100.html
Djokovic drops; 1st time since 2002 without Big 3 in top 10 - ESPN: Novak Djokovic dropping to No. 12 marks the first time since October 2002 that neither he nor ...
espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49938566/djokovic-drops-1st-2002-big-3-top-10
Elena Rybakina bests defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to win her first U.S. Open
cbsnews.com/news/elena-rybakina-defeats-aryna-sabalenka-wins-us-open/
BBC Sep 15
Nato jets shoot down drone that flew into Lithuanian airspace: The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from ...
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cjx2zgk7edlzo
[Interview] Belarus Lukashenko fears Putin’s downfall so much that he is ready to change sides quickly, analyst says
euobserver.com/234384/interview-belarus-lukashenko-fears-putins-downfall-so-much-that-he-is-ready-to-change-sides-quickly-analyst-says/
![[Interview] Belarus Lukashenko fears Putin’s downfall so much that he is ...](https://static.euobserver.com/2026/09/WJ9pmESQ59FVrVTofl6APTA5zAvBB4AM.jpg)
From Russia and Belarus: Investigators identify two suspects in Leipzig drone case
n-tv.de/politik/Fahnder-machen-zwei-Tatverdaechtige-im-Drohnen-Fall-Leipzig-aus-id31261891.html
Key FactsReports name two suspects after Leipzig drone incident
Sep 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: welt.de
- According to media reports, investigators identified two suspects; DNA traces and intelligence information contributed to the inquiry.
- One allegedly came from Belarus, entered with an Italian tourist visa issued in Minsk, and had prior offenses in the Baltics.
- The other allegedly acted as logistics coordinator and instructor for the planned attack, entering via BER in late July and leaving two days beforehand.
- Germany’s federal government blames Russia and adopted measures including closing its Bonn consulate; Russia denies responsibility.
Daily Sabah Sep 09
Sabalenka survives Noskova thriller to reach US Open semifinals: Aryna Sabalenka was staring at the possibility of losing it all.
Her bid for a third ...
dailysabah.com/sports/tennis/sabalenka-survives-noskova-thriller-to-reach-us-open-semifinals
Belarus' authoritarian leader Lukashenko meets U.S. envoy to push for lifting remaining sanctions
pbs.org/newshour/world/belarus-authoritarian-leader-lukashenko-meets-u-s-envoy-to-push-for-lifting-remaining-sanctions
There’s a New Tennis Force in Town: While other tennis pros favor exaggerated celebrations and showy flair, Elena Rybakina makes restraint its own show of force.
time.com/article/2026/09/13/there-s-a-new-tennis-force-in-town/
US Open 2026 results: Aryna Sabalenka's win over Kamilla Rakhimova interrupted by cannabis smell
bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c4gm2607p0zo
Sabalenka left heartbroken as new world No.1 end her US Open reign : Aryna Sabalenka’s hopes of winning the US Open for a third consecutive time have been dashed ...
nine.com.au/sport/tennis/us-open-women-s-final-result-elena-rybakina-trophy-match-point-aryna-sabalenka-fumes-20260913-p60wuh.html
‘Up to mobilization’: Belarusian President Lukashenko says it’s time to ‘shake up’ Belarus’s army
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/11/up-to-mobilization-belarusian-president-lukashenko-says-it-s-time-to-shake-up-belarus-s-army
Reigning #USOpen champ Aryna Sabalenka officially advances to the Women’s singles finals! 🎾 Cadillac
Tennis-Pegula salutes Sabalenka and takes US Open defeat in stride: NEW YORK, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Jessica Pegula was left wondering if she had pushed Aryna ...
thestar.com.my/sport/tennis/2026/09/11/tennis-pegula-salutes-sabalenka-and-takes-us-open-defeat-in-stride
Latvia to ban bus service to Russia and Belarus starting January 2027: Latvian authorities plan to ban regular bus service to Russia and Belarus ...
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/08/latvia-to-ban-bus-service-to-russia-and-belarus-starting-january-2027
Chants, applause, and hundreds of supporters: A report from the Moscow courthouse where children’s hospice founder Lida Moniava faced a charge of spreading ...
meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/05/chants-applause-and-hundreds-of-supporters-a-report-from-the-moscow-courthouse-where-children-s-hospice-founder-lida-moniava-faced-a-charge-of-spreading-fakes-about-the-russian-military
The Insider Sep 02
German investigators identify Russian and Belarusian suspects in Leipzig airport drone attack plot
theins.press/en/news/296724
US Open 2026: Sabalenka Surges Past Townsend To Reach Quarterfinals: Sabalenka took everything the multi-faceted Townsend threw at her to emerge with a 6-4 ...
deccanchronicle.com/sports/us-open-2026-sabalenka-surges-past-townsend-to-reach-quarterfinals-1985475
Aryna Sabalenka powers into US Open 3rd round in 53 minutes - ESPN: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Polina Iatcenko 6-1, 6-1 in 53 minutes Wednesday night at ...
espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/49808734/aryna-sabalenka-powers-us-open-third-round-53-minutes
Sabalenka breaks off serve: | "Someone's smoking weed. Don't you want to do something?"
kicker.de/sabalenka-bricht-aufschlag-ab-jemand-raucht-weed-willst-du-nicht-mal-etwas-machen-1249789/artikel
Sabalenka hit by whiff of weed: Two-time defending champion asks officials for help after marijuana smell disrupts her serve at US Open
timeslive.co.za/sport/2026-09-05-sabalenka-hit-by-whiff-of-weed/
Top Tennis Star Lashes Out at Reporter Over Question About Her Off-the-Court Activities: ‘Think Befo ...
mediaite.com/media/sports/top-tennis-star-lashes-out-at-reporter-over-question-about-her-off-the-court-activities-think-before-you-say-stuff/
Carlos Alcaraz returns to the U.S. Open with a victory, Aryna Sabalenka also wins her first match
cp24.com/news/sports/2026/08/31/carlos-alcaraz-returns-to-the-us-open-with-a-victory-aryna-sabalenka-also-wins-her-first-match/
Lithuanian intelligence sees no increased threat from Belarus: Lithuanian intelligence currently sees no increased threat from Belarus, Deividas Matulionis ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3042067/lithuanian-intelligence-sees-no-increased-threat-from-belarus
Smuggled in from Belarus?: Latvia Discovers Another Migrant Tunnel on Its Border: Belarus is exploiting the plight of migrants in its hybrid war against Europe ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lettland-entdeckt-weiteren-Migrantentunnel-an-seiner-Grenze-id31218315.html
Media: Two suspects in the Leipzig case: A Russian native with a Latvian passport and a man with a criminal record from Belarus with a Russian passport are said ...
diepresse.com/41225613/medien-zwei-tatverdaechtige-im-fall-leipzig
Cyprus starts granting residency to Belarusians with expired passports — Meduza: Belarusian citizens with expired passports can now obtain and renew residence ...
meduza.io/en/news/2026/08/27/cyprus-starts-granting-residency-to-belarusians-with-expired-passports
Lithuania warns citizens against travel to Belarus after Lithuanian tour organiser jailed
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/3039079/lithuania-warns-citizens-against-travel-to-belarus-after-lithuanian-tour-organiser-jailed
Russian investigators drop murder case against Putin-linked businessman Ilya Traber, partner Vladimir Danilenko, and two others
meduza.io/en/news/2026/09/01/russian-investigators-drop-murder-case-against-putin-linked-businessman-ilya-traber-partner-vladimir-danilenko-and-two-others
Armenia MFA declines to answer questions about Armenian prisoners held in Azerbaijan
news.am/en/news/1058911
Poland Pushes Ahead with "Eastern Shield": German Armed Forces Build Tank Barriers Along the Border with Kaliningrad
n-tv.de/politik/Bundeswehr-baut-Panzersperren-an-Grenze-zu-Kaliningrad-id31223093.html
Key FactsBundeswehr Supports Poland’s Border Defenses Near Kaliningrad
Aug 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: n-tv.de
- Near Budry in northeastern Poland, German and Polish engineers have been building trenches, barbed wire barriers and anti-tank obstacles for about five weeks.
- The Ostschild project, launched by Poland in 2024, is intended to secure the 210-kilometre border with Russia and the 418-kilometre border with Belarus through a multilayered system.
- Germany’s involvement is an official mission, and the support phase initially scheduled to run until October may be extended, according to the Bundeswehr.
- According to Poland’s Defence Ministry, the project has been allocated around €10 billion, while Poland now spends about five percent of its economic output on defence.
Germany and Poland - we are NATO, we are friends and we are allies.— Major General Tilo Maedler of the Bundeswehr, speaking about the NATO alliance and cooperation between Germany and Poland
US Open 2026: Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka advance into third round after contrasting wins
wionews.com/sports/us-open-2026-carlos-alcaraz-aryna-sabalenka-advance-into-third-round-after-contrasting-wins-1788431134881
youtube.com Aug 20
Bejlek Stuns Sabalenka in Cincy: 20-year-old Sara Bejlek stunned Aryna Sabalenka for the biggest win of her career.
tennisnow.com/bejlek-stuns-sabalenka-in-cincy/
"List of Shame": Latvia Publicly Shames Companies Loyal to Russia: No sanctions—no problem? Despite Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/politik/Lettland-stellt-russlandtreue-Firmen-oeffentlich-an-den-Pranger-id31215972.html
How Aryna Sabalenka Became the Most Compelling Player in Tennis: Sabalenka is aiming to become the first player since Serena Williams to three-peat at the U.S ...
time.com/article/2026/08/13/aryna-sabalenka-interview/
Key FactsSabalenka Seeks a Third Straight U.S. Open Title
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- In July, Sabalenka lost to Naomi Osaka in the Wimbledon round of 16, marking her second consecutive surprise Grand Slam exit.
- The 28-year-old is one of 10 women in history to hold the world No. 1 ranking for at least 100 weeks and is a four-time major champion.
- She recorded 428 double faults in 2022, 151 more than any other player on tour, before her team brought in a biomechanics expert to overhaul her serve.
- After winning the U.S. Open in 2024 and 2025, a third straight title would make Sabalenka the first player since Serena Williams and only the third woman in the modern era to achieve the feat.
It’s obvious that biologically, right, the men are way stronger than women, so I feel like it would be not really fair for the women to compete against biological men.— Aryna Sabalenka on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports; TIME interview
“She has done EVERYTHING.” 👏
Ros Gold-Onwude and Lindsey Harding reflect on Nneka Ogwumike’s illustrious career following her announcement that she will ... Show more
