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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

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

October 5, 2022

Belarus opposition hopeful at Russian setbacks in Ukraine

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya believes Russian military setbacks in Ukraine could shake President Lukashenko's hold on power.

September 13, 2022

UK will not invite Russia, Belarus to Queen Elizabeth's state funeral: report

The U.K. has snubbed Russia, Belarus and Burma out of invitations to the funeral for Queen Elizabeth II next week. All three countries face economic sanctions from the country.

August 24, 2022

Ukraine rejects congratulatory message from Belarus on its Independence Day as 'blood-soaked clowning'

Top advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenkyy rejected a congratulatory message by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Ukraine's Independence Day.

August 11, 2022

Belarus commander in Ukraine says ‘troop sabotage’ likely if Minsk sends forces to fight with Russia

Belarusian commander fighting in Ukraine says there will be 'troop sabotage' in Minsk's ranks if it tries to force its troops to aid Russia's war.