Russian-Belarusian exercises near the Ukrainian border are causing renewed speculation that a new northern offensive toward Kyiv is being prepared. The region’s terrain, however, would make this difficult.

Belarus has aided Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by hosting its armed forces, supplying hardware and allowing missile launches. What’s the next step?

The Belarusian dictator has done everything to placate Putin and a skeptical public, but there are signs he’s failing.