Death of Belarus’ foreign minister was actually a Russian assassination, Ukrainian and US sources claim
Many find the official version of Vladimir Makei’s death unlikely, suggesting that Lukashenko could be next
Lukashenko knows Tusk wouldn’t have defended the border, that’s why he supports him
Criticizing Poland’s opposition leader, Jacek Karnowski writes that preaching humanitarianism when someone is waging war against you is a curious way of protecting the nation’s security
Lukashenko’s decision to send troops to Ukraine border a ploy to split Ukrainian resources, says Polish expert
Russia wants to ratchet up the tension on the border with NATO, argues Piotr Żochowski from the Center for Eastern Studies (OSW)

Facebook and Instagram users now allowed to incite violence against Russians and call for Putin’s death after Meta policy change
Calls for either of the leaders’ deaths will be permitted “unless they contain other targets or have two indicators of credibility, such as the location or method”
Syrian, Iraqi and Afghan migrants mingle with Ukrainian refugee flows trying to enter the EU
Many Middle Eastern and African migrants are attempting to pass themselves off as international students in Ukraine
Lukashenko acts like a frightened boy, says Czech foreign minister
The Czech minister called for further sanctions against Belarus
Russian TV broadcasts private conversation between Merkel and Lukashenko
Russian television produced a transcript of the phone call between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko
US, EU, UK, and Canada announce new sanctions on Belarus
The three nations and the EU want Lukashenko to completely halt orchestrating migration across the EU’s borders
Lukashenko: We will try to resolve migration crisis by end of the year
Belarus will ask refugees from the Middle East to return to their countries, says Lukashenko
Lukashenko made millions off his illegal migrant scheme
The migration crisis brought Belarus millions of dollars in revenue while also serving as a tool for hybrid warfare
Top Czech politician calls for overthrowing Belarusian ‘dictator’ Lukashenko
Supporting the Belarusian opposition is key, says Markéta Pekarová Adamová
Nuclear threat? Belarusian leader requests nuclear-capable missiles from Russia
The Belarusian leader also wants more troops on its western and southern borders