Russia's secret weapon in Ukraine crisis
Kremlin officials mock US and Nato concerns as military pressure continues to pile on.
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Flights to Ukraine halted or redirected
US intelligence says Russian invasion could be any day - Ukraine leader calls for calm.
Kiwi on Ukraine front line: Invasion would be 'very bloody, very brutal'
An assault on capital Kiev could see urban warfare on scale not seen since WW2.
In responses to Russia, US stands firm on who can join Nato
New York Times: Putin described the Ukraine joining Nato as a threat to world peace.
Russia dismisses concerns of imminent Ukraine invasion as 'absolute lies'
The US has suggested a buildup of Russian troops on the border points to invasion.
Migrants at the Belarus border flown home
Migrants have been trying to cross the border at Belarus for weeks.
Mideast migrants stuck on EU doorstep
Thousands from the Middle East have been trying to cross into the EU in recent months.
Russia flies nuclear bombers over Belarus
Two supersonic warplanes were sent over Belarus to test missile defence shields
Migrants aided by Belarus try to storm border into Poland
Thousands of migrants sought to storm the border from Belarus into Poland.
'Dictator' goes rogue in bizarre interview
Alexander Lukashenko tears strips off a reporter after horrific human rights accusations.
Belarus Olympic runner's quick thinking to avoid being sent home
The sprinter was warned by her grandma of reprisals back home.
Fresh Belarus travel bans connected to Ryanair incident
New Zealand has issued travel bans connected to the forced grounding of a Ryanair flight.
Ryanair CEO on what really happened on hijacked Belarus flight
Airline crew described being coerced into making statements on the ground in Minsk.
Belarusian activist stabs himself with pen in court
The grisly incident comes after Belarus forcibly diverted a plane to arrest a passenger.
Roman Protasevich: A Belarus activist who 'refused to live in fear'
New York Times: Roman Protasevich bravely embarked at 16 on a life in opposition.
Editorial: The pen is still mightier than the sword
EDITORIAL: The autocratic ruler of Belarus is trying a new way to crush critics.
Opinion: The West is giving rogue states an easy ride
OPINION: A soft-touch approach is in danger of aiding autocratic regimes.
Airspace clears over pariah Belarus, EU warns airlines
The European Union has called on airlines to avoid flying over Belarus.
'They're going to kill him': Fears journalist was tortured after Ryanair hijacking
Belarusian authorities also release "confession" video by girlfriend of journalist.
Opinion: A state-sponsored skyjacking can't go unanswered
New York Times: Hijacking a commercial airliner is simply too dangerous to let pass.
Belarus ban: Sanctions against country after 'hijacking' of Ryanair flight
European Union threatened sanctions against Belarus following hijacking of Ryanair flight.
Who is Roman Protasevich, the captive journalist in Belarus?
New York Times: Why is the Belarus government so fixated on the 26-year-old?
Ryanair slammed over 'weak, cowardly' Belarus response
Dear Ryanair, is there an 'optional fee' not to be kidnapped by foreign government?
'State-sponsored terror act': European leaders react after Ryanair flight hijacked
Fears for safety of Raman Pratasevich after passenger flight diverted to Belarus.
'This is absolutely insane': 'Shocking act' forces plane off course
Flight FR4978 is at centre of a political storm after it diverted from its destination.
Retirees in Belarus protest leader on 100th day
Pensioners took to the streets to mark 100 days since the widely disputed election.
Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders
Here's a look at other leaders around the world who have had the Covid-19 virus.
Belarus activist rips up passport to stop her deportation
"If Belarus collapses today, Russia will come next," President Alexander Lukashenko said.
Protesters rally for fourth week in Belarus
Tens of thousands of demonstrators are rallying against the 'rigged election' results.
Belarus crackdown: Foreign journalists deported, accreditation revoked
Belarus cracks down on media after weeks of huge protests against authoritarian president.
Belarus is roiling from protests demanding the resignation of the president
Protesters set upon Belarus amid claims that presidential election results are fraudulent.
Belarus leader says Russia willing to help counter protests
Protesters claim the results of the August 9 presidential election are fraudulent.
Belarus crackdown: NZ must speak out against post-election violence
Last Sunday's election re-establishing Alexander Lukashenko widely seen as fraudulent.
Editorial: As pandemic settles in, more upheaval and challenges await
Further upheaval, regional tensions and increased nationalism could be on the way.