Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who claimed victory in 2020 presidential elections, faces a litany of charges including high treason and "conspiracy to seize power" — allegations that she calls politically-motivated.
The opposition lead praised Belarusians who resisted Russia's "hybrid occupation" of Belarus and Ukraine, following what her adviser dubbed the "most successful diversion" since the war began.
Türkiye says it will continue encouraging dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo while leaders emphasise that strengthening Serbia-Turkish relations would contribute to stability in Western Balkans.
Fighting, now in its 368th day, is grinding on in Ukraine after the country marked anniversary of Russia's offensive, with Ukrainian authorities reporting dozens of new Russian strikes and attacks on cities in the east and south.
Under a memorandum signed between Türkiye, Sweden, and Finland, the two Nordic countries pledged to take steps against terrorists to gain membership in the NATO alliance.
Ukraine honours its dead and vows to keep fighting while Russia tells the world to accept "the realities" of conflict — now in its 367th day — but faces new Western sanctions.
