- Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for attacks, leading to pressure on Belarus regarding border drone incursions.
- Belarus facilitates Russian attacks on Ukraine, with Alexander Lukashenko remaining dependent on the Kremlin.
- The geopolitical situation in Belarus is under scrutiny as international actors discuss the regime's complicity in Russia's war against Ukraine, including the use of Belarusian territory for offensive operations.
- Returned servicemen are currently located in Belarus.
Prisoner exchanges are conducted between the UAE and Belarus, with the UAE providing humanitarian mediation.
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What happened
Prisoner exchanges are conducted between the UAE and Belarus, with the UAE providing humanitarian mediation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Servicemen are being transferred to Belarus as part of ongoing prisoner exchanges facilitated by the UAE.1 source
POW exchange takes place in Gomel, mediated by the UAE.1 source
UAE mediates prisoner exchanges between itself and Belarus, which hosts returned Russian service members.1 source
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The entities involved
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United Arab Emirates
country in Western Asia
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Belarus
country in Eastern Europe
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