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Zelenskyy says Olympics chief should visit Ukraine front line
Ukrainian president invited the IOC chief to visit Bakhmut in spat over ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes.
Published On 28 Jan 2023
Ukraine warns it may boycott 2024 Olympics if Russians take part
The IOC has said it will ‘explore a pathway’ for Russian and Belarusian athletes to take part in the Paris Games.
Published On 27 Jan 2023
Russian saboteurs seek to hamper Putin’s war machine
Anti-Putin activists try to slow down Russia’s war in Ukraine and say they are willing to step up their violence.
Published On 25 Jan 2023
US blocks visas for Belarus officials over ‘continued repression’
Right groups say Belarus has targeted hundreds of activists, journalists and opposition figures since the 2020 election.
Published On 17 Jan 2023

Ukraine’s ambassador criticises display of the Russian flag during Ukrainian player Kateryna Baindl’s first round-match.

One of the war’s deadliest attacks rocks the central Ukrainian city as Russia denies responsibility.

The military activity has raised concern that Moscow might use its neighbour to mount a new ground assault on Ukraine.

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Moscow warns of ‘collective response’ to any attack on Russia or Belarus, as allies prepare to stage joint drills.

Ukraine says Belarus could be used as a staging post by Moscow for an offensive from the north, opening up a new front.

Ales Bialiatski faces up to 12 years in prison for financing anti-government protests.

Minsk says it downed a Ukrainian S-300 air defence missile amid a wave of Russian attacks on cities across Ukraine.

Deployment of weapons comes amid Moscow’s increasing pressure on Minsk to aid its invasion of Ukraine.

Russian President also ordered strengthening of Russia’s borders and safety of residents in annexed regions of Ukraine.

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