IPG Photonics Corporation, a global leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers, has exited the Russian market by selling its subsidiary IRE-Polus for $51 million. The sale marks the end of IPG Photonics’ 34-year history in Russia, a significant strategic shift driven by ongoing sanctions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The buyer is a consortium […]
In an electrifying revelation, Belarusian strongman President Alexander Lukashenko unleashed a nuclear bombshell by warning NATO allies of an “unacceptable” response to perceived aggression. Lithuania, Poland, and Latvia, standing united in their apprehensions over Belarus harboring Wagner troops, now face the heat of Lukashenko’s volatile threats. In a riveting session with the state mouthpiece BelTA, […]
Lithuania, in a move reflecting escalating geopolitical tensions, temporarily sealed off two of its six border checkpoints with Belarus on Wednesday. This step comes as concerns mount over the Wagner mercenary group’s presence, a Russian faction, in Eastern Europe. Lithuania’s decision mirrors Poland’s earlier action to close its borders with Belarus, triggered by the detainment […]
In a pulse-pounding twist, Latvia’s defence chief, on a pivotal Tuesday, commanded the army to fortify its border against Belarus. This move comes hot on the heels of a staggering 96 illegal immigrant attempts to invade Latvia within a mere 24 hours! But the intrigue doesn’t end there. With a simmering standoff between Belarus and […]
In a daring move, Poland is amplifying its forces along the Belarusian border, surging its troop numbers by a staggering 10,000 soldiers. The escalation comes in light of alleged illegal crossings and attempts to maintain stability at the border. The Polish defense minister, shedding light on this decision on public radio, disclosed that of the […]
Amid rising tensions at the Polish-Belarusian border, Poland’s Defence Ministry is ramping up its defenses. Responding to the border guard service’s urgent request, and in the wake of accusations against Belarus and Russia for engineering a migration wave to destabilize the EU, the ministry is dispatching more troops to the border, as per recent reports […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed a vehement reaction to the deployment of Polish troops at the eastern border. Putin emphasized Russia’s commitment to using all available means to defend Belarus, following concerns raised by Poland and other European Union (EU) countries over Russian paramilitaries deployed near their borders. Reports suggest that Russian mercenaries from the […]
Five days following a failed coup attempt, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Yevgeny Prigozhin, the chief of the Wagner mercenary group, as disclosed by the Kremlin on Monday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov informed that this meeting occurred on June 29 and included 35 individuals, among them unit commanders, lasting for three hours. […]
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has invited mercenaries of the Wagner Group, previously involved in the Ukraine conflict, to share their combat experience with the Belarusian military. This development comes amidst escalating geopolitical tensions, as this once rebellious faction, now exiled to Minsk, shifts from an aggressive force in Russia to a potential asset in Belarus. […]
The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has shut down its criminal investigation into the armed rebellion led by mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, resulting in no charges. This marks the latest in a string of events highlighting the greatest challenge yet to President Vladimir Putin’s rule amidst the ongoing Ukrainian war. Despite the crime of an […]