Belarus

Country Belarus
Capital Minsk
Continent Europe
Currency Belarusian ruble(BYR)
Languages Belarusian & Russian

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After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. It has retained closer political and economic ties to Russia than any of the other former Soviet republics. Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on a two-state union on 8 December 1999 envisioning greater political and economic integration. Although Belarus agreed to a framework to carry out the accord, serious implementation has yet to take place. Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first president, Aleksandr LUKASHENKO has steadily consolidated his power through authoritarian means. Government restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, peaceful assembly, and religion remain in place.

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Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus - Al Jazeera
  1. Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus  Al Jazeera
  2. US military confirms it sent observers to Russia-Belarus war games  Reuters
  3. India joins Russia and Belarus Zapad military drills amid trade tensions with US  India Today
  4. Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe  BBC
  5. Display of firepower in Russia-Belarus war games stirs unease across Europe  The Guardian
  6. US military officials pay rare visit to Russia-Belarus drills  Times of India
  7. Surprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers  The New York Times
  8. India ‘crosses red line’ by joining Russia-Belarus war games  The Times
  9. Russia's drones in Poland raised NATO concerns. Now its war games in Belarus add to tensions  AP News


US observes Belarus-Russia war games as NATO allies feel the heat of Moscow’s incursions - CNNUS observes Belarus-Russia war games as NATO allies feel the heat of Moscow’s incursions  CNN

India joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US - Al JazeeraIndia joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US  Al Jazeera

Russia and Belarus conduct tactical nuclear launch drills during ‘Zapad’ Military Exercise - NewsonairRussia and Belarus conduct tactical nuclear launch drills during ‘Zapad’ Military Exercise  Newsonair

India, Iran join Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills amid heightened Nato-Russia tensions - FirstpostIndia, Iran join Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills amid heightened Nato-Russia tensions  Firstpost

India Joins Russia-Belarus Zapad Military Drills Amid Trade Tensions With US - News18India Joins Russia-Belarus Zapad Military Drills Amid Trade Tensions With US  News18

Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says - ReutersMoscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says  Reuters

India joins Russia-Belarus military drills amid US trade tensions - trtworld.comIndia joins Russia-Belarus military drills amid US trade tensions  trtworld.com

Russia and Belarus Stage Simulated Nuclear Strike During Zapad-2025 War Games - The Moscow TimesRussia and Belarus Stage Simulated Nuclear Strike During Zapad-2025 War Games  The Moscow Times

India Joins Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 Military Drills for the First Time - UNITED24 MediaIndia Joins Russia-Belarus Zapad-2025 Military Drills for the First Time  UNITED24 Media

Russia-Belarus drills show off Moscow’s military might, stoking tensions with NATO - France 24Russia-Belarus drills show off Moscow’s military might, stoking tensions with NATO  France 24

Why closure of Poland-Belarus border is hurting China - FirstpostWhy closure of Poland-Belarus border is hurting China  Firstpost

Belarus pardons 25 more prisoners under US pressure - Al JazeeraBelarus pardons 25 more prisoners under US pressure  Al Jazeera

Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions - Al JazeeraBelarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions  Al Jazeera

Big twist: US soldiers make surprise appearance at Russian war games in Belarus – what’s going on? - The Economic TimesBig twist: US soldiers make surprise appearance at Russian war games in Belarus – what’s going on?  The Economic Times

Moscow, Minsk rehearse nuclear weapons launch at joint drills, says Belarus president - Anadolu AjansiMoscow, Minsk rehearse nuclear weapons launch at joint drills, says Belarus president  Anadolu Ajansi

Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus - The Japan TimesMoscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus  The Japan Times

Two Top Union Leaders Released from Political Imprisonment in Belarus - Solidarity CenterTwo Top Union Leaders Released from Political Imprisonment in Belarus  Solidarity Center

Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills - BBCBelarus and Russia stage joint military drills  BBC

US military confirms it sent observers to Russia-Belarus war games - ThePrintUS military confirms it sent observers to Russia-Belarus war games  ThePrint

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners after US mediation - Al JazeeraBelarus frees 52 political prisoners after US mediation  Al Jazeera

US military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk - ReutersUS military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk  Reuters

Iran Participates in Russia-Belarus “Zapad” Military Exercise - WANA News AgencyIran Participates in Russia-Belarus “Zapad” Military Exercise  WANA News Agency

U.S. Military Officers Visit Belarus to Observe Zapad-2025 Exercises - The Moscow TimesU.S. Military Officers Visit Belarus to Observe Zapad-2025 Exercises  The Moscow Times

Moscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says - ThePrintMoscow and Minsk rehearse launch of nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus, Lukashenko says  ThePrint

India, Iran join Belarus-Russia military drills as Putin says 100,000 troops participating - Al Arabiya EnglishIndia, Iran join Belarus-Russia military drills as Putin says 100,000 troops participating  Al Arabiya English

Belarus prisoners forcibly deported to Lithuania after US deal, says opposition - The GuardianBelarus prisoners forcibly deported to Lithuania after US deal, says opposition  The Guardian

What this week's Belarus-Russia military drill tells us about Lukashenko's new posturing - EUobserverWhat this week's Belarus-Russia military drill tells us about Lukashenko's new posturing  EUobserver

SHOCK ENTRY: U.S Military Officials In Belarus; Hold Brief Talks With Russian, Belarusian Militaries - Times of IndiaSHOCK ENTRY: U.S Military Officials In Belarus; Hold Brief Talks With Russian, Belarusian Militaries  Times of India

Belarus pardons 25 more political prisoners [VIDEO] - TVP WorldBelarus pardons 25 more political prisoners [VIDEO]  TVP World

ZAPAD 2025: As Russia, Belarus Wrap Up Zapad Drills, Putin Makes A Surprise Visit On Final Day - WIONZAPAD 2025: As Russia, Belarus Wrap Up Zapad Drills, Putin Makes A Surprise Visit On Final Day  WION

Russia-Belarus ‘Zapad-2025’ drills escalate tensions: Russia tests Kalibr Submarine missile, hypersonic Zircon strikes - MintRussia-Belarus ‘Zapad-2025’ drills escalate tensions: Russia tests Kalibr Submarine missile, hypersonic Zircon strikes  Mint

Russia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week - CNNRussia-Belarus military drill tests nerves on NATO’s eastern flank at the end of a tense week  CNN

A Dissenting Voice: Media Crackdown in Belarus - DevdiscourseA Dissenting Voice: Media Crackdown in Belarus  Devdiscourse

Belarus hosts Russian war games as Putin’s drones probe Poland - Atlantic CouncilBelarus hosts Russian war games as Putin’s drones probe Poland  Atlantic Council

Putin visits Russia-Belarus drills, says training 'based on experience' of war in Ukraine - The Kyiv IndependentPutin visits Russia-Belarus drills, says training 'based on experience' of war in Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus Catholic journalist freed after personal appeal by Trump - The Catholic HeraldBelarus Catholic journalist freed after personal appeal by Trump  The Catholic Herald

Closure of Poland’s border with Belarus derails €25 billion Chinese export route - TVP WorldClosure of Poland’s border with Belarus derails €25 billion Chinese export route  TVP World

Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions - BBCBelarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions  BBC

Zapad 2025: India participates in Russia-Belarus military drills for the first time - WIONZapad 2025: India participates in Russia-Belarus military drills for the first time  WION

Officers From 3 NATO Nations Observe Russia, Belarus' "Zapad" Drills - News18Officers From 3 NATO Nations Observe Russia, Belarus' "Zapad" Drills  News18

Russia's Putin observes joint military exercise with Belarus - AnewZRussia's Putin observes joint military exercise with Belarus  AnewZ

Russia and Belarus Display Military Might in Zapad War Games - DevdiscourseRussia and Belarus Display Military Might in Zapad War Games  Devdiscourse

Russia and Belarus Decrease Parameters of Zapad-2025 Joint Military Exercise - The Jamestown FoundationRussia and Belarus Decrease Parameters of Zapad-2025 Joint Military Exercise  The Jamestown Foundation

Poland detains Belarusian and Ukranian citizens over drone incident in Warsaw - Euronews.comPoland detains Belarusian and Ukranian citizens over drone incident in Warsaw  Euronews.com

India joins Russia-Belarus military drills - Latest news from AzerbaijanIndia joins Russia-Belarus military drills  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Belarusian journalist joins his wife as a political prisoner - TVP WorldBelarusian journalist joins his wife as a political prisoner  TVP World

UK fighters to fly air defence missions over Poland – as it happened - The GuardianUK fighters to fly air defence missions over Poland – as it happened  The Guardian

Russia holds major war games in Belarus amid NATO tensions - ABC NewsRussia holds major war games in Belarus amid NATO tensions  ABC News

Kremlin says Putin personally supervises Russian-Belarusian joint military drill - Anadolu AjansiKremlin says Putin personally supervises Russian-Belarusian joint military drill  Anadolu Ajansi

NATO on edge as Russia follows up drone incursion with Belarus military drills - France 24NATO on edge as Russia follows up drone incursion with Belarus military drills  France 24

U.S. military observers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia - NBC NewsU.S. military observers pay surprise visit to Belarus to observe war games with Russia  NBC News

CNN on the ground for massive military exercises for Russia and Belarus - CNNCNN on the ground for massive military exercises for Russia and Belarus  CNN

Poland on Edge as NATO Observes Zapad-25 Russia-Belarus War Games - National Security JournalPoland on Edge as NATO Observes Zapad-25 Russia-Belarus War Games  National Security Journal

Minsk: Belarus-Russia Military Drills Drawing to a Close - The European ConservativeMinsk: Belarus-Russia Military Drills Drawing to a Close  The European Conservative

'We will show you whatever you want' — US observers attend Russia, Belarus Zapad-2025 drills - The Kyiv Independent'We will show you whatever you want' — US observers attend Russia, Belarus Zapad-2025 drills  The Kyiv Independent

US military observers attend Russia-Belarus war games exercise - European InterestUS military observers attend Russia-Belarus war games exercise  European Interest

Why Belarus Is Forging Ever-Closer Ties With Russia - Bloomberg.comWhy Belarus Is Forging Ever-Closer Ties With Russia  Bloomberg.com

US lifts some Belarus sanctions in return for prisoners release - Financial TimesUS lifts some Belarus sanctions in return for prisoners release  Financial Times

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk - ReutersBelarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk  Reuters

Belarus not planning to cross neighbors’ borders without invitation: Lukashenko - Daily ExcelsiorBelarus not planning to cross neighbors’ borders without invitation: Lukashenko  Daily Excelsior

US military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk - Yahoo News CanadaUS military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk  Yahoo News Canada

Specialists to discuss trade and economic relations between Russia and Belarus at Minsk Days in Moscow - TV BRICSSpecialists to discuss trade and economic relations between Russia and Belarus at Minsk Days in Moscow  TV BRICS

India has ‘crossed the red line’ and joins Russia and Belarus Zapad military drills showing allegiance to Putin - London Business NewsIndia has ‘crossed the red line’ and joins Russia and Belarus Zapad military drills showing allegiance to Putin  London Business News

Putin Tours Joint Russia-Belarus War Games in Military Garb - Kyiv PostPutin Tours Joint Russia-Belarus War Games in Military Garb  Kyiv Post

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts some sanctions on its national airline - AP NewsBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts some sanctions on its national airline  AP News

Russia conducts war games in Belarus - upi.comRussia conducts war games in Belarus  upi.com

Russia and Belarus start military exercise near NATO border after drone incursion - ReutersRussia and Belarus start military exercise near NATO border after drone incursion  Reuters

Bangladesh joins Russia-Belarus joint military drills - Prothom Alo EnglishBangladesh joins Russia-Belarus joint military drills  Prothom Alo English

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, after visit by US delegation - The GuardianBelarus frees 52 political prisoners, including foreigners, after visit by US delegation  The Guardian

Alone in no man's land, one freed prisoner refused to leave Belarus - ReutersAlone in no man's land, one freed prisoner refused to leave Belarus  Reuters

China's police chief meets guests from DR Congo, Belarus - XinhuaChina's police chief meets guests from DR Congo, Belarus  Xinhua

Russia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concerns - AP NewsRussia and Belarus launch military exercise that fueled Western concerns  AP News

Belarus Unveils “Shafran” Laser During Zapad-2025, Based on Chinese Silent Hunter - UNITED24 MediaBelarus Unveils “Shafran” Laser During Zapad-2025, Based on Chinese Silent Hunter  UNITED24 Media

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners and Gets a Warm Thank-You From Trump - The New York TimesBelarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners and Gets a Warm Thank-You From Trump  The New York Times

Poland: no set date to reopen Belarus border, closure extends beyond drills - ??????Poland: no set date to reopen Belarus border, closure extends beyond drills  ??????

U.S. military officers make surprise visit to Belarus-Russia war games - The HillU.S. military officers make surprise visit to Belarus-Russia war games  The Hill

Latest Russian BTR-22 Spotted Near Belarus-Poland Border - ??????????Latest Russian BTR-22 Spotted Near Belarus-Poland Border  ??????????

Danilovich: Participants of 1939 liberation campaign in Western Belarus must be remembered - BelTA – NewsDanilovich: Participants of 1939 liberation campaign in Western Belarus must be remembered  BelTA – News

Watch Russia Carries Out Military Exercises With Belarus - Bloomberg.comWatch Russia Carries Out Military Exercises With Belarus  Bloomberg.com

Russian Explosive Drone That Reached Vilnius Was Likely Launched From Belarus - UNITED24 MediaRussian Explosive Drone That Reached Vilnius Was Likely Launched From Belarus  UNITED24 Media

Belarus 0-2 Scotland: World Cup 2026 qualifying Group C – as it happened - The GuardianBelarus 0-2 Scotland: World Cup 2026 qualifying Group C – as it happened  The Guardian

As Russia-Belarus Zapad military exercises begin, here's everything you need to know - The Kyiv IndependentAs Russia-Belarus Zapad military exercises begin, here's everything you need to know  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus sentences journalist to 4 years in prison, days after release of over 50 political prisoners - Times UnionBelarus sentences journalist to 4 years in prison, days after release of over 50 political prisoners  Times Union

Russia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict - RFIRussia and Belarus war games fuel European fears over Ukraine conflict  RFI

Russia-Belarus military drills start this week. Here’s what to know - Defense NewsRussia-Belarus military drills start this week. Here’s what to know  Defense News

Belarus pardons scores of prisoners ‘at the request’ of Trump, Lukashenko says - CNNBelarus pardons scores of prisoners ‘at the request’ of Trump, Lukashenko says  CNN

Russia and Belarus hold Zapad-2025 military exercises with nuclear simulations [VIDEO] - TVP WorldRussia and Belarus hold Zapad-2025 military exercises with nuclear simulations [VIDEO]  TVP World

European operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring - The GuardianEuropean operation identifies alleged Belarusian spy ring  The Guardian

Belarus: Opposition Leader Statkevich reportedly returned to penal colony after refusing removal to Lithuania - EU TodayBelarus: Opposition Leader Statkevich reportedly returned to penal colony after refusing removal to Lithuania  EU Today

Belarus v Scotland: How to follow World Cup qualifier on BBC - BBCBelarus v Scotland: How to follow World Cup qualifier on BBC  BBC

ZAPAD 2025: The Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces trained in the use of the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile - Zona MilitarZAPAD 2025: The Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces trained in the use of the new Oreshnik hypersonic missile  Zona Militar