Minsk

American

[minsk, myeensk] / mɪnsk, myinsk /

noun

a city in and the capital of Belarus, in the central part, on a tributary of the Berezina.

Minsk British

/ mɪnsk /

noun

the capital of Belarus: an industrial city and educational and cultural centre, with a university (1921). Pop: 1 709 000 (2005 est)

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Some are still stuck there, and Vilnius has accused Minsk of "blackmail" over millions of euros in stranded goods.

From Barron's

The border closure in late October caused tensions between Vilnius and Minsk, and left around 2,000 Lithuanian trucks stranded in Belarus.

From Barron's

In September, 21 Russian drones entered Polish airspace, further deteriorating Warsaw's relations with Moscow and its ally Minsk -- already strained due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's

Poland shut its border with Belarus ahead of the exercises, prompting an angry response from Minsk.

From BBC

The two men discussed how they could re-establish a trade relationship, including reopening the US embassy in Minsk.

From BBC

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