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BELARUS

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OLYMPICS
Feb 21, 2023
Australia aligned with other nations on Russia and Belarus athlete ban
More than 30 nations have called for for the International Olympic Committee to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from its competitions over the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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BUSINESS
Feb 20, 2023
Russia and China have a stranglehold on the world’s food security
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has pushed fertilizers — and who controls them — to the forefront of the political agenda around the world.
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OLYMPICS
Feb 2, 2023
Latvia vows to boycott Olympics if Russia included
Latvia, which borders Russia, has been a strong supporter of Ukraine together with Baltic neighbors Estonia and Lithuania.
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TENNIS
Jan 29, 2023
Big risks and big rewards for Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open
The Belarusian put her name on the trophy and secured her first Grand Slam women’s singles title with a brilliant and bold performance.
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TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023
Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban
With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
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OLYMPICS
Jan 26, 2023
Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions, IOC indicates
The IOC said on Wednesday the Olympic Council of Asia had offered Russian and Belarusian athletes the chance to compete in Asia.
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WORLD
Dec 20, 2022
Putin says situation extremely difficult in several Ukrainian regions
In comments made on Security Services Day, Putin also ordered the strengthening of Russia's borders and instructed special services to keep greater control of society.
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WORLD
Dec 19, 2022
Ukraine watchful of borders as Putin heads to Belarus
Putin's visit comes amid discussion of a possible new Russian offensive, which some fear could originate from Belarus.
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OLYMPICS
Dec 13, 2022
U.S. chiefs back 'neutral' Russian and Belarusian athletes at Paris 2024
The two countries have been isolated from international sports ever since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February.
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WORLD
Nov 5, 2022
'Never again': Ukraine bolsters defenses near Belarus-Russia borders
After Moscow's invasion from the north in the early days of the war and subsequent retreat, Ukraine has been watching its northern borders with Belarus and Russia closely to avoid a repeat.
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WORLD
Oct 22, 2022
Russian troops in Belarus spur debate over the threat to Ukraine
The U.S. and its allies are playing down the dangers posed by the deployment of thousands of Russian soldiers to Belarus, but the assessments come with a dose of uncertainty.
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SOCCER
Sep 21, 2022
Russia excluded from Euro 2024 qualification draw
Belarus, which has been a key staging area for the Russian invasion, was included in the draw, though UEFA said it cannot be placed in the same group as Ukraine.
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OLYMPICS
Sep 16, 2022
Pathway back to competition for Russian athletes being considered
The IOC is now beginning to consider a pathway back for athletes from Russia and Belarus, saying athletes should not be punished for the actions of their governments.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 12, 2022
IOC official: Russia and Belarus athletes may face Paris 2024 ban
Craig Reedie, the former president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, said it would be unrealistic to allow currently banned athletes to enter qualifying competitions once they have begun.
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WORLD
Jun 26, 2022
Putin promises Belarus nuclear-capable missiles to counter 'aggressive' West
Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko also asked for 'serious weaponry,' including help to make Belarus' military aircraft nuclear-capable.
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JAPAN
Apr 13, 2022
Japanese inn retracts ban on Russians and Belarusians at urging of local officials
The inn, located in Shiga Prefecture, admitted that rejecting guests from the two countries was the wrong way to denounce Russia's aggression against Ukraine.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 7, 2022
Boston Marathon restricts Russian and Belarusian runners
The restrictions, which also apply to the 5 kilometer race, are the latest in a series of sanctions across global sport in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 17, 2022
Olympian who fled Belarus leaves Ukraine after Russian invasion
Russia has used Belarusian territory to launch a multi-pronged invasion of Ukraine, where many Belarusians settled after escaping persecution at home.
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JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
Japan to ban exports of nearly 300 items to Russia and Belarus
The embargo on exports of 266 products, such as chips and communication equipment, and 26 technologies, including design programs for chip-making machines, will take effect Friday.
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JAPAN
Mar 11, 2022
Japan to freeze assets of three Belarusian banks as fresh sanctions measure
The step, to be implemented April 10, came after the European Union decided to block the three banks from the SWIFT payment network.

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