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Lithuania ready to 'fight back' but has evacuation plans in face of Russia threats, PM tells BBC
Sinkevičius told BBC Newsnight Lithuanians feel "constantly threatened" by Moscow, but the nation was prepared to "fight back" if attacked.
September 22, 2026Trump's envoy wins release of 25 Belarus prisoners as US drops more sanctions - Reuters
Trump's envoy wins release of 25 Belarus prisoners as US drops more sanctions Reuters
September 16, 2026Denmark says Russian warship fired flares at military helicopter
The Danish prime minister has accused Russia of "reckless" behaviour, while the Kremlin is yet to comment.
September 15, 2026Nato jets down drone that entered Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus, an ally of Russia.
September 15, 2026Russia's Valieva loses neutral athlete status
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to compete internationally after the sport's governing body revokes her neutral athlete status.
September 10, 2026'Just a number' - Rybakina's rise to world number one
Elena Rybakina becomes the new women's world number one after reaching the US Open semi-finals, ending Aryna Sabalenka's 99-week reign at the top of the rankings.
September 9, 2026Latvia plans 300% tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus - Reuters
Latvia plans 300% tariff on grain from Russia and Belarus Reuters
September 7, 2026International equestrian body lifts ban on Russia
The International Equestrian Federation lifts its ban on Russian athletes and officials after four and a half years.
September 2, 2026Ukraine escalates protest over FIA lifting Russia ban
Ukraine escalates its complaint against the FIA decision to lift the ban on Russian competitors taking part in international events.
August 31, 2026Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia, Belarus - Reuters
Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia, Belarus Reuters
August 18, 2026Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers - Reuters
Latvia finds tunnel under Belarus border, vows to combat people smugglers Reuters
August 11, 2026Latvia closes border with Belarus, interior minister says - Reuters
Latvia closes border with Belarus, interior minister says Reuters
July 31, 2026Latvian army uses tear gas, warning shot against migrants from Belarus - Reuters
Latvian army uses tear gas, warning shot against migrants from Belarus Reuters
July 22, 2026Osaka stuns world number one Sabalenka to reach quarter-finals
A resurgent Naomi Osaka stuns world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a brilliant performance to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals.
July 5, 2026China vows support for Belarus' national sovereignty - Reuters
China vows support for Belarus' national sovereignty Reuters
June 29, 2026Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war - Reuters
Putin, Lukashenko hold talks on Friday at tense point in Ukraine war Reuters
June 26, 2026Russia denies it is pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict - Reuters
Russia denies it is pressuring Belarus to widen Ukraine conflict Reuters
June 25, 2026Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of close Russian ally Belarus - Reuters
Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of close Russian ally Belarus Reuters
June 22, 2026Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations - Reuters
Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations Reuters
June 20, 2026Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week - Reuters
Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week Reuters
June 19, 2026US urged to probe case of missing Belarusian after report of Russian involvement - Reuters
US urged to probe case of missing Belarusian after report of Russian involvement Reuters
June 19, 2026Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin.
June 16, 2026A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club - Reuters
A star is born as Andreeva eases into Grand Slam winners' club Reuters
June 6, 2026Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border - Reuters
Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border Reuters
May 27, 2026Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation - Reuters
Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation Reuters
May 25, 2026Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures - Reuters
Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures Reuters
May 22, 2026Russia delivers nuclear munitions in Belarus as part of nuclear drills - Reuters
Russia delivers nuclear munitions in Belarus as part of nuclear drills Reuters
May 21, 2026UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose - Reuters
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose Reuters
May 20, 2026Rosenberg: Putin enjoys Xi's Chinese welcome but heads home without pipeline deal
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
May 20, 2026Lithuania's leaders take shelter during drone air alert
Flights were suspended and people were urged to take shelter after a suspected drone was detected near the Belarus border.
May 20, 2026Belarus holds drills with Russian nuclear weapons - Reuters
Belarus holds drills with Russian nuclear weapons Reuters
May 18, 2026Trump says Polish, Moldovan prisoners released from Belarusian, Russian detention - Reuters
Trump says Polish, Moldovan prisoners released from Belarusian, Russian detention Reuters
May 10, 2026Swiatek drops just one game to set up Osaka meeting
Iga Swiatek drops just one game as she races past Elisabetta Cocciaretto to set up an intriguing Italian Open fourth-round tie against Naomi Osaka.
May 10, 2026Putin denounces Nato at scaled back Victory Day parade
The Russian leader used his annual speech to justify his so-called special military operation in Ukraine.
May 9, 2026Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say - Reuters
Lithuania charges 13 people with attempted murders linked to Russia's GRU, police say Reuters
April 27, 2026Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia - Reuters
Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia Reuters
April 25, 2026Watch: Demonstrators display 20,000 teddy bears for missing Ukrainian children
Each bear in the installation in Washington, DC, is meant to represent one of the children Ukraine says have been abducted by Russia.
April 24, 2026EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
April 22, 2026Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready - Reuters
Lukashenko says meeting with Trump possible once 'big deal' is ready Reuters
April 19, 2026Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war - Reuters
Zelenskiy: Ukraine believes Russia will try again to involve Belarus in the war Reuters
April 17, 2026Russia and Belarus to compete again with uniforms, flags and anthems - Reuters
Russia and Belarus to compete again with uniforms, flags and anthems Reuters
April 13, 2026Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations - Reuters
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations of Orthodox Easter ceasefire violations Reuters
April 12, 2026Belarus leader gifts rifle to North Korea's Kim as they sign friendship treaty
Two key supporters of Russia's war in Ukraine close ranks as Alexander Lukashenko visits Pyongyang.
March 27, 2026North Korea's Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarus President Lukashenko to Pyongyang, KCNA says - Reuters
North Korea's Kim Jong Un welcomed Belarus President Lukashenko to Pyongyang, KCNA says Reuters
March 25, 2026Estonia and Latvia say territories hit by stray Ukrainian drones
The incidents occurred on the same night that Ukraine launched a massive attack on Russia's port of Ust-Luga, near the Estonian border.
March 25, 2026Belarus releases 250 prisoners, US agrees sanctions relief, Vilnius embassy says - Reuters
Belarus releases 250 prisoners, US agrees sanctions relief, Vilnius embassy says Reuters
March 19, 2026Russia's deportation of Ukrainian children amounts to crime against humanity, UN says
Vladimir Putin's direct involvement in the forcible deportation of Ukrainian children has been visible from the outset, the UN says.
March 10, 2026Watershed moment as Russia's sporting exile ends
Sports Editor Dan Roan analyses Russia's controversial return to global sporting action at the Winter Paralympics and what it might mean for other sports.
March 4, 2026Poland detains Belarusian suspected of spying for Minsk - Reuters
Poland detains Belarusian suspected of spying for Minsk Reuters
February 23, 2026Ukraine Paralympians to boycott opening ceremony
Ukraine's Winter Paralympics team will boycott the event's opening ceremony next month after Russian and Belarusian athletes were invited to compete under their national flags.
February 20, 2026