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Belarus will not stop migrants from heading to EU, says Lukashenko

Belarus will not prevent migrants from traveling to the European Union, the country's strongman president, Alexander Lukashenko, has said in an interview with Russian state media.

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Poland says buffer zone has reduced attempted crossings from Belarus by 50%

The Border Guard spokesperson announced that the implementation of the buffer zone has resulted in a 50% reduction in attempts to illegally cross the Polish-Belarusian border.

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Poland looks to Finland, Germany, Greece for help guarding Belarusian border

Poland is seeking to enlist border guards and police from Finland, Germany, and Greece to assist in patrolling its frontier with Belarus, according to a senior official.

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Poland declares war on ticks as soldiers grapple with crippling disease

Poland’s border troops have found themselves fighting a new enemy in the form of Lyme disease and tick-borne encephalitis, with calls growing for increased protection for soldiers serving on the Belarusian border.