Belarus

Belarus Public domain

Country in Eastern Europe

Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Belarus spans an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) with a population of 9.1 million. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into six regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city; it is administered separately as a city with special status.

Also known as...White Russia, White Ruthenia, Republic of Belarus, by, Byeloruss, BLR, Bielorussia, Belorussia, Byelorussia, Respublika Belarus', Respublika Bielaruś, and Bielaruś
Russia holds joint nuclear drills

Russia holds joint nuclear drills Russia and Belarus conduct joint tactical nuclear drills on Europe's doorstep.