Latest news in Belarus? September 13th, 2026

Alexander Lukashenko ordered sweeping combat readiness inspections across the Belarusian armed forces, warning that the checks will assess units “right up to mobilization”. The ongoing drills encompass motorized rifle, tank, communications, and artillery brigades, with state leadership characterizing the measures as preparation against potential regional escalation. EADaily+ 1Belarus has resumed potash exports to the United States following the selective easing of sanctions tied to earlier political prisoner releases. However, Lukashenko publicly demanded the release of approximately $43 million to $44 million in Belarusian funds currently frozen at Citibank, conditioning broader bilateral discussions on the resolution of the matter. POLITIKO+ 1Security tensions along the Belarusian-Ukrainian border remain elevated amid reports of expanded transport and railway infrastructure in the Gomel region, continued monitoring of unmanned aerial vehicles in southern airspace, and preparatory drills scheduled for upcoming CSTO joint exercises. The Kyiv Independent