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Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus will join fight if even 'one soldier' attacks territory, president says

February 16, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: Belarus will join fight if even 'one soldier' attacks territory, president says

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pledged to join Russia in its invasion of Ukraine if even "one soldier" attacks a citizen of his country.

Hungarian minister first EU rep to visit Belarus since diplomatic crackdown

February 13, 2023

Hungarian minister first EU rep to visit Belarus since diplomatic crackdown

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto visited Belarus on Monday, making him the first European Union official to visit the nation since its 2020 crackdown on opposition

Belarusian court sentences prominent Polish journalist to 8 years in prison for 'inciting discord'

February 8, 2023

Belarusian court sentences prominent Polish journalist to 8 years in prison for 'inciting discord'

A Polish journalist in Belarus was sentenced to eight years in prison for harming the country's national security and "inciting discord."

Belarus' president arrives in Zimbabwe to cement economic, political ties between the Russian allies

January 30, 2023

Belarus' president arrives in Zimbabwe to cement economic, political ties between the Russian allies

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Zimbabwe on Monday to cement the economic and political ties between Belarus and its fellow Russian ally. He was met with pomp and fanfare.

Belarusian investigators use photo of politician shaking hands with Hillary Clinton against him

January 13, 2023

Belarusian investigators use photo of politician shaking hands with Hillary Clinton against him

Andrey Dzmitryeu, a Belarusian politician who is facing four years in prison, was pictured shaking hands with Hillary Clinton. Investigators in the case are using the photo against him

5 journalists from Belarus' top independent news outlet on trial in country's capital

January 9, 2023

5 journalists from Belarus' top independent news outlet on trial in country's capital

Five journalists in Belarus are on trial. The journalists are facing charges of "hurting national security," dodging taxes, and "inciting hatred."

Russia deploys MiG-31 jets with ballistic 'Killjoy' missile to Belarus: UK intel

November 1, 2022

Russia deploys MiG-31 jets with ballistic 'Killjoy' missile to Belarus: UK intel

UK intelligence officials warn that Russia has "almost certainly" deployed at least two MiG-29K warplanes and a "Killjoy" ballistic missile to Belarus.

Russia sends Iranian drones to Belarus as Minsk threatens deployment

October 11, 2022

Russia sends Iranian drones to Belarus as Minsk threatens deployment

Russia has armed Belarus with Iranian drones as the war in Ukraine escalates and Minsk threatens to deploy a joint force with Moscow.

Russian President Vladimir Putin receives tractor from Belarus President Lukashenko for 70th birthday

October 7, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin receives tractor from Belarus President Lukashenko for 70th birthday

Vladimir Putin, who turned 70 on Friday, received a tractor for his birthday from the president of Belarus. Tractors have been the pride of Belarusian industry since Soviet times.

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

October 7, 2022

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to jailed Belarus rights activist Ales Bialiatski, along with the non-profit organizations Center for Civil Liberties and Memorial.