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Russia Says It Exchanged 270 Prisoners of War With Ukraine

Russia says it returned 270 Ukrainian prisoners of war in exchange for 270 Russian servicemen on October 23. The returned Russians are in Belarus; the sources reviewed did not include Ukrainian confirmation

October 23, 2026

News

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin in uniform at a desk

Belarus Calls Union Shield 2027 Defensive as Drill Concept Is Approved

Belarus says the Union Shield 2027 drills with Russia will be exclusively defensive, as reports say the two ministries approved the exercise concept. Khrenin's remarks leave size, location, dates and scenarios unspecified.

October 22, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

German Patriot air defence system units stationed at Vilnius airport in Lithuania, part of the NATO presence on the Belarusian frontier

Belarus Says It Is Trading Flight Warnings With Three NATO Neighbours

Belarus has restored mutual flight notification with Poland, Lithuania and Latvia, its air force chief said, describing a working deconfliction channel with three NATO states. He also said Western forces on the

August 17, 2026