Belarus has initiated military drills near its borders with Poland and Lithuania— both NATO members, amidst escalating tensions stemming from Russia-affiliated Wagner mercenaries’ move to Belarus after a brief rebellion in Russia. This shift to Belarus happened after a deal in late June that terminated the mercenaries’ armed rebellion and permitted their leader, Yevgeny Prigozhin, … Continue reading Belarus Launches Border Drills Amidst Tensions with NATO Neighbors