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Belarus June 7, 2023

Russia ally denied election to UN Security Council in wake of Ukraine war

Belarus was denied its election to the UN Security Council as it faces international backlash for supporting Russia in war in Ukraine.

Belarus May 29, 2023

365 Belarusians sanctioned by Poland over journalist's 'draconian' jail sentence

Poland has sanctioned 365 Belarusian nationals and frozen the financial assets of 36 entities over the country's decision to uphold journalist Andrzej Poczobut's eight-year prison term.

Russia May 25, 2023

White House slams Putin's nuclear provocation in Belarus: 'Irresponsible'

The White House on Thursday condemned an agreement between Russia and Belarus to store nuclear weapons in the Russia-allied country neighboring Ukraine.

Europe May 24, 2023

Nobel Peace Prize laureate transferred to brutal prison in Belarus

The wife of a Nobel Peace Prize laureate said her husband has been transferred to a brutal prison in Belarus and hasn;t been heard from in a month. He is serving a 10-year sentence.

Belarus May 17, 2023

Belarus-Russia border checks implemented for first time since 1995

Belarus, a close Russian ally, has partially restored security measures along the two Eastern European countries' 770-mile border.

Belarus May 15, 2023

Belarusian opposition leader says ‘be well prepared’ amid Lukashenko illness rumors

Opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya says everyone must "be well prepared" as illness rumors continue for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Germany May 12, 2023

International Paralympic Committee overturns suspension of Russia, Belarus memberships, athletes still barred

The International Paralympic Committee overturned Russia and Belarus' membership suspensions, but the countries' athletes will remain barred.

Belarus May 11, 2023

Belarus treatment of ex-presidential candidate, Lukashenko critic, condemned by EU

The European Parliament condemned Belarus' treatment of Viktar Babaryka, a dissident who is to spend 14 years in prison for challenging authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus May 8, 2023

Belarusian blogger who was jailed over satirical drawing of President Alexander Lukashenko dies in prison

Mikalai Klimovicz, a blogger who was jailed over a satirical drawing of Alexander Lukashenko, has died in prison. Klimovicz died at the age of 61.

Belarus May 3, 2023

Dissident Belarusian journalist who was pulled off of commercial flight sentenced to 8 years in prison

Raman Pratasevich, a dissident journalist who was arrested after being pulled off a commercial flight, has been sentenced to eight years in prison.

Russia April 14, 2023

Belarusian air force crews complete tactical nuclear weapon training as part of Russian plan

Russia plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus as fighting in Ukraine continues. Belarusian air force crews recently completed training for using the weapons.