Belarus announces troop deal with Russia

President Lukashenko orders the hosting and deployment of “thousands” of Russian soldiers in response to ‘Western aggression’ Russia and Belarus have begun forming a joint force, which will include several thousand Russian troops, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Monday during a security meeting. He said the move comes in response to increased aggression from…

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Ukrainian mortar shells hit Russian region – governor

The head of Kursk Region said the attack didn’t lead to casualties, but resulted in some material damage Russian territory came under Ukrainian fire early on Saturday, according to the Governor of the Kursk Region, Roman Starovoyt. The official said the shelling did not lead to casualties, but damaged several buildings in the village of…

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US creates permanent pandemic agency

The US government has launched a new agency to prepare for pandemics and other “biological threats,” with President Joe Biden tapping a retired Air Force general to spearhead the project. The White House announced the creation of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy (OPPR) on Friday. The agency will be tasked with devising…

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