‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.

Belarus-linked incidents trouble Latvia and Lithuania, where experts warn of security challenges.









Tennis’s top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open in quarterfinal Roland-Garros defeat to Diana Shnaider.
Amid growing risk of spillover from the Ukraine war, the Baltic states could seek de-escalation channels through Minsk.
Aryna Sabalenka powered into the French Open second round, defying her world number 50 opponent and searing Paris heat.
Russia’s ally participated in joint drills for the first time. Analysts say it was a risky move for Minsk.

Russia delivered nuclear warheads to sites in Belarus as part of a three-day military exercise involving both countries.
Strong reactions from Ukraine and NATO allies as Belarusian and Russian forces train to use nuclear weapons.
Ukraine’s air force says the attack on Thursday was part of the largest aerial assault since the war began.
President Vladimir Putin claims the RS-28 Sarmat’s range is far beyond Western estimates.
International Olympic Committee urges sports to let Belarusian athletes compete again without vetting as neutrals.
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events.