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Belarus tightens border security with Poland after alleged terrorist killed in shootout

March 20, 2023

Belarus tightens border security with Poland after alleged terrorist killed in shootout

Belarus authorities have stepped up their security along the border with Poland after an alleged terrorist was killed in a shootout. Police did not identify the suspect's nationality.

Belarus sees sabotage from within as citizens protest aid to Russia amid war in Ukraine: report

March 10, 2023

Belarus sees sabotage from within as citizens protest aid to Russia amid war in Ukraine: report

The Belarusian government is struggling to stymie a guerilla group working to oppose Minsk's assistance to Russia amid its war in Ukraine.

Belarus passes law to execute officials convicted of treason

March 9, 2023

Belarus passes law to execute officials convicted of treason

Belarus has passed a law that enables capital punishment for officials who are convicted of treason. Executions in Belarus are carried out with a shot in the back of the head.

Belarusian Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to 10 years in prison for financing anti-government protests

March 3, 2023

Belarusian Nobel Peace Prize winner sentenced to 10 years in prison for financing anti-government protests

Ales Bialiatski, a Belarusian human rights activist, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for financing protests that were against the country's government.

Presidents of China, Belarus urge cease-fire, negotiations to settle Ukraine conflict

March 1, 2023

Presidents of China, Belarus urge cease-fire, negotiations to settle Ukraine conflict

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko visited China to meet with Xi Jinping on Wednesday. The two leaders urged a ceasefire and negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko heading to Beijing for 3-day visit

February 28, 2023

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko heading to Beijing for 3-day visit

The president of Belarus is heading to Beijing as tensions rise over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. There has been growing concerns that China will provide military assistance to Russia

Belarus seeks lengthy prison terms for opposition leaders

February 27, 2023

Belarus seeks lengthy prison terms for opposition leaders

Belarus is seeking lengthy prison terms for five exiled opposition leaders. They are being charged with trying to overthrow the government and leading an extremist group.

Poland expels Belarusian diplomat over prominent journalist's imprisonment

February 23, 2023

Poland expels Belarusian diplomat over prominent journalist's imprisonment

Poland has expelled the defense attaché at the Embassy of Belarus as tensions with the Russia-aligned nation heighten over its imprisonment of journalist Andrzej Poczobut.

Russian internal strategy document details Kremlin's plans to take control of Belarus within 7 years: report

February 20, 2023

Russian internal strategy document details Kremlin's plans to take control of Belarus within 7 years: report

The Kremlin distributed an internal strategy document in 2021 that detail's Russia's plans to take full control of Belarus by 2023, Yahoo News reported on Monday.

Russian ally Belarus to form new paramilitary force

February 20, 2023

Russian ally Belarus to form new paramilitary force

Belarus will establish a new paramilitary 'territorial defense' force amid close political and military ally Russia's ongoing conflict with Ukraine.