Belarus
The latest on Belarus. A country in Eastern Europe, Belarus is neighbors with Russia to the east, Ukraine in the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the north. Despite the country's political and economic challenges, Belarus remains an important international player, particularly with the country's relationship with Russia. Alexander Lukashenko has served as president of Belarus since 1994.
Number of Wagner reinforcements and vehicles in Belarus revealed
There are now nearly 4,000 Wagner Group fighters in the country, a pro-democratic opposition figure told Newsweek.
Wagner's new Belarus base puts them closer to Moscow than ever
A new base housing Wagner Group exiles in Belarus is less than 500 miles from the Russian capital.
Poland forms specialist sapper unit to counter Wagner threat
"We care about the security of the eastern flank," Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak said on Sunday.
Wagner Group wants to march on Poland, Putin ally warns
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said the paramilitary group wants to go on a "tour" of Poland during a meeting with Vladimir Putin Sunday.
Tensions heat up between Russia and Poland
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a warning against Poland moving its troops toward the Belarusian border.
Wagner commander reveals number of mercenaries killed in Ukraine
The announcement comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told a Spanish newspaper that Ukrainian fighters had killed 21,000 Wagner troops.
Prigozhin says he will make Belarus army better than Russia's
"What is happening at the front [in Ukraine] is an embarrassment in which we do not need to participate," the Wagner Group leader said in a video.
Satellite photos show massive military buildup in Wagner camp
The mercenary group has reportedly begun setting up in a Belarusian town not far from the Ukrainian border.
Prigozhin photo may offer clue to his whereabouts
Russian milbloggers have been circulating a picture of the Wagner Group leader sitting in a makeshift tent without his pants on.
Prigozhin breaks deal with Putin after Wagner mutiny
Yevgeny Prigozhin, leader of the paramilitary Wagner Group, has not sought refuge in Belarus as part of a prearranged deal involving Vladimir Putin.
Putin's meeting with Prigozhin after mutiny raises questions
Vladimir Putin and Yevgeny Prigozhin held a lengthy meeting on June 29, days after the Wagner Group chief's failed uprising, the Kremlin has said.
Why Prigozhin is still a free man
Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin is allegedly in Russia, not Belarus.
Kremlin bizarrely claims it lacks ability to track Wagner leader
The Kremlin's spokesman said Russia doesn't care about the whereabouts of the man who led a mutiny against the government weeks ago.
Wagner Group's Prigozhin is back in Russia, Lukashenko says
President Alexander Lukashenko oversaw the deal to end Prigozhin's shortlived munity, offering the oligarch-turned-warlord sanctuary in Belarus.
Putin deal hands Wagner's Prigozhin $111M cash, gold bars: Russian media
The Wagner Group founder is reportedly still negotiating the sale of assets in Russia after his short-lived mutiny last month.
Prigozhin is "not safe" from Putin in Belarus, resistance says
Wagner troops settling in Belarus will be caught between a vengeful Kremlin and hostile locals, a political adviser told Newsweek.
Russia's failures pit Kremlin against its own war supporters: ISW
Russian President Vladmir Putin may have to choose between his defense ministry and maintaining support among Russian military bloggers.
Ukraine counteroffensive map shows Zelensky's forces advance near Bakhmut
War mapper tweeted an image it said showed Ukrainian troops making gains southwest of the Donetsk city fought over for months.
Wagner Group shares update on future plans
Yevgeny Prigozhin was exiled to Belarus in a deal brokered by the country's leader Alexander Lukashenko following Wagner's aborted mutiny on June 24.
Putin "probably not done" with Prigozhin yet, ex-ambassador warns
Ex-U.S. ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul said that Putin showed weakness when he pleaded with Wagner forces to "join his side and abandon their leaders."
Where Wagner Group could operate field camps in Belarus
Reports have surfaced that at least three sites are in the works to house Wagner forces after their mutiny in Russia last weekend.
Belarus satellite images may offer Wagner Group clue
Yevgeny Prigozhin was exiled to Belarus in a deal brokered by the country's leader Alexander Lukashenko following Wagner's aborted mutiny on June 24.
Wagner fighters in Belarus unnerve NATO as "camps" built hours from summit
One diplomat told Newsweek they are "watching and assessing" Wagner arrivals in Belarus, ready to retaliate with sanctions if their presence is confirmed.
Belarus has independent control of nuclear weapons, Lukashenko suggests
Russia earlier announced that the arms would be deployed to Belarus, whose president is Vladimir Putin's close ally.
Lukashenko's remarks raise questions about Putin's absence during mutiny
The president of Belarus portrayed himself as the mediator who ended the Wagner rebellion.
NATO chief issues warning after Russian rebellion
Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance is ready to face any threat from Moscow or Minsk.
Putin's new Prigozhin dilemma
President Vladimir Putin is pushing to reassert control after the Wagner Group's aborted mutiny.
Wagner mutiny will invite strikes at Russia's "sore spots": Lukashenko
The Belarusian leader urged citizens to "cool down" as questions remain over how Russia will recover following the Wagner Group's armed rebellion Saturday.
NATO leaders cite security risk from Wagner's move to Belarus
NATO countries bordering Belarus have spoken of strengthening their security forces due to the relocation of Wagner Group troops.
Wagner's Russian rebellion gives Ukraine a unique opportunity
Ukraine's military could seize upon the disorder within Russia's ranks as it continues its counteroffensive.
