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Sep 02 2023
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Nobel Foundation rescinds Russia, Belarus, Iran invites to ceremony
The foundation behind the prestigious Nobel Prizes said Saturday it will rescind ceremony invitations for the Russian, Belarusian and Iranian ambassadors in a reversal of a previous decision. The Nobel Foundation decided to invite the trio of ambassadors to the Stockholm awards ceremony in December in an announcement Thursday, but faced significant backlash. “We recognise the strong reactions
The HillJun 25 2023
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Wagner's Prigozhin Agrees to Belarus Exile, Charges to Be Dropped
(AP) — The greatest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin in his more than two decades in power fizzled out after the rebellious mercenary commander who ordered his troops to march on Moscow abruptly reached a deal with the Kremlin to go into exile and sounded the retreat. The brief revolt, though, exposed vulnerabilities among Russian government forces, with Wagner Group soldiers
Breitbart NewsAug 14 2023
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China’s defence minister visits Russia and Belarus in show of support
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support as the West attempts to isolate the two allies over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Li departed on Monday on the six-day trip, during which he will deliver an address at the Moscow Conference on International Security and meet defence leaders from Russia and other nations, China’s defence ministry said
Al JazeeraSep 02 2023
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Nobel Bans Ambassadors from Belarus, Iran, and Russia from Ceremony
STOCKHOLM (AP) – The Nobel Foundation on Saturday withdrew its invitation for representatives of Russia, Belarus and Iran to attend this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies after the decision announced a day earlier “provoked strong reactions.” Several Swedish lawmakers said Friday they would boycott this year’s Nobel Prize award ceremonies in the Swedish capital, Stockholm, after the private
Breitbart NewsJul 06 2023
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Mercenary chief Prigozhin back in Russia, Belarus's Lukashenko says
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that the mutinous chief of Russia's Wagner group was still in Russia with thousands of fighters, but dismissed speculation that President Vladimir Putin would have Yevgeny Prigozhin killed.
Lukashenko helped broker a deal to end last month's mutiny, the gravest challenge to Putin in his 23 years in power, under which Prigozhin
ReutersAug 22 2023
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US Citizens Warned To Evacuate Belarus Due To Russian Mercenary Risk
The U.S. issued a warning Monday urging Americans to evacuate the country of Belarus due to an increased risk of Russian mercenaries. The warning from the U.S. Embassy in Minsk, Belarus instructing citizens to “depart immediately” and against traveling to the country comes days after Lithuania closed two of its border crossings that it shares with Belarus amid an increase in Russian forces
The Daily CallerJun 26 2023
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Belarus will let Wagner Group stay operational, Prigozhin says
Mutinous Wagner warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin resurfaced Monday to issue an impassioned defense of his mutiny against Russia’s army chiefs over the weekend and said Belarus was offering ways for his mercenary group’s “continued work.”
The Wagner chief led an uprising against Vladimir Putin’s regular army from Friday night, declaring war on the military establishment, seizing the major
PoliticoMar 27 2023
Analysis
Russian Nukes in Belarus: Why Putin Is Escalating Again
Russian President Vladimir Putin is again reverting to his most effective card as his troops struggle to make significant headway on the devastated frontlines of Ukraine and as Kyiv prepares to turn its new Western weapons against Moscow's occupying forces.
The Russian president announced this weekend that Moscow would build storage facilities for tactical nuclear weapons—which are
NewsweekSep 02 2023
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Nobel Prize foundation rescinds invitations to Russia, Iran, and Belarus after backlash
The foundation behind the Nobel Peace Prize rescinded their invitations to the December ceremony for ambassadors from Russia, Belarus, and Iran after facing backlash over their initial decision to include the countries. The Nobel Foundation announced Saturday that it would rescind the invitations after Swedish officials, including Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, condemned the move.
Washington ExaminerMay 15 2023
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Belarus leader Lukashenko's absence at ceremony sparks health speculation
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, who has not been seen in public since Tuesday, did not appear on Sunday at a ceremony in the capital, Minsk, triggering speculation that the veteran leader is seriously ill. The BelTA state news agency reported that Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko read a message from Lukashenko during an annual ceremony at which young people swear allegiance to the
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