Ukraine to boycott Paralympic Games ceremony due to Russian participation
The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.

The International Paralympic Committee has allocated 10 combined slots to Russian and Belarusian athletes.








Move comes with concern rife that Minsk, alongside ally Russia, is using hybrid warfare and testing NATO.
Alexander Lukashenko’s visit comes shortly before military government holds national polls widely condemned as a sham.
Entry to Lithuania still allowed for certain travellers, including EU citizens and humanitarian visa-holders.
Lithuania says balloons disrupting air traffic are sent by smugglers transporting contraband cigarettes into the EU.
Allied forces launch joint patrols near Russia after reports of drone incursions into allied airspace.
Here are the key events on day 1,311 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Here are the key events on day 1,301 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Last week, 52 prisoners were released, including opposition leader Mikola Statkevich, now said to be back behind bars.
Russia and Belarus say war games are meant to be a show of force designed to test combat readiness.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says an investigation is under way after drone spotted over government buildings.