Russia's foreign spy service chief, Sergei Naryshkin, said that the security services of Russia and Belarus were ready to act proactively, given what he said was increased escalation from Europe over ...

Russia and Belarus are ready to act preemptively over military escalation from European countries over Ukraine, the head of Russia's spy service chief said.

According to the State Border Committee, a visa waiver was introduced for citizens of the neighboring European countries on 15 April 2022 following the relevant decision of the head of state.

The recent disappearance of exiled Belarusian activist Angelika Melnikova has prompted much discussion about the reach of the Belarusian and Russian secret services.