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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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

Russia Urges Poland to Reopen Belarus Border - The Moscow TimesRussia Urges Poland to Reopen Belarus Border  The Moscow Times

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

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

'Constructive engagement’: Belarus airline granted limited US sanctions relief; first easing of restricti - Times of India'Constructive engagement’: Belarus airline granted limited US sanctions relief; first easing of restricti  Times of India

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

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

Poland sends 40,000 troops to border amid Russia tension - TVP WorldPoland sends 40,000 troops to border amid Russia tension  TVP World

ZAPAD exercise, conflict with Russia: Why Poland will shut borders with Belarus | World News - Hindustan TimesZAPAD exercise, conflict with Russia: Why Poland will shut borders with Belarus | World News  Hindustan Times

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners Following US Intervention, Sanctions Relief - News18Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners Following US Intervention, Sanctions Relief  News18

Belarus: Trade Union Leaders Aliaksandr Yarashuk and Hennadz Fiadynich Released - International Trade Union ConfederationBelarus: Trade Union Leaders Aliaksandr Yarashuk and Hennadz Fiadynich Released  International Trade Union Confederation

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

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk - CNBC TV18Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk  CNBC TV18

Russia urges Poland to reopen Belarus border, warns of consequences over Zapad drills - FirstpostRussia urges Poland to reopen Belarus border, warns of consequences over Zapad drills  Firstpost

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

EU diplomat and opposition veteran among 52 political prisoners freed by Belarus - France 24EU diplomat and opposition veteran among 52 political prisoners freed by Belarus  France 24

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

Satellite Images Appear To Show Secretive Construction Of 'Strategic' Base In Belarus - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertySatellite Images Appear To Show Secretive Construction Of 'Strategic' Base In Belarus  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Meeting With U.S. Officials in Minsk - The Moscow TimesBelarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Meeting With U.S. Officials in Minsk  The Moscow Times

Trump envoy tells Belarus: We want to reopen our embassy in Minsk soon and normalise ties - ReutersTrump envoy tells Belarus: We want to reopen our embassy in Minsk soon and normalise ties  Reuters

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

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

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

Belarus' Strategic Release: A Diplomatic Dance with the U.S. - DevdiscourseBelarus' Strategic Release: A Diplomatic Dance with the U.S.  Devdiscourse

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as U.S. lifts some sanctions on its national airline - NBC NewsBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as U.S. lifts some sanctions on its national airline  NBC News

Belarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Renewed US Effort - Bloomberg.comBelarus Releases 52 Political Prisoners After Renewed US Effort  Bloomberg.com

RFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Freed After More Than 5 Years Of Brutal Detention In Belarus - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyRFE/RL Journalist Ihar Losik Freed After More Than 5 Years Of Brutal Detention In Belarus  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus Frees Prisoners Amid U.S. Talks: A Diplomatic Breakthrough - DevdiscourseBelarus Frees Prisoners Amid U.S. Talks: A Diplomatic Breakthrough  Devdiscourse

Indian Military Joins Russia & Belarus For “Nuclear” Zapad-2025 Wargames; NATO’s Eastern Flank On The Edge? - EurAsian TimesIndian Military Joins Russia & Belarus For “Nuclear” Zapad-2025 Wargames; NATO’s Eastern Flank On The Edge?  EurAsian Times

Trump-Backed Prisoner Release in Belarus: A Diplomatic Shift? - DevdiscourseTrump-Backed Prisoner Release in Belarus: A Diplomatic Shift?  Devdiscourse

NATO allies close airspace along Russia, Belarus borders after drone incursions - ABC NewsNATO allies close airspace along Russia, Belarus borders after drone incursions  ABC News

Belarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists - RFIBelarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists  RFI

US lifts sanctions on Belavia after Belarus releases political prisoners - AeroTimeUS lifts sanctions on Belavia after Belarus releases political prisoners  AeroTime

Should NATO’s east expect more drone attacks ahead of Zapad-2025? - Euronews.comShould NATO’s east expect more drone attacks ahead of Zapad-2025?  Euronews.com

Czech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe - CNNCzech Republic and allies break up Belarus spy network across Europe  CNN

Sanction Easing and Its Double-Edged Impact on Belarus and Russia - DevdiscourseSanction Easing and Its Double-Edged Impact on Belarus and Russia  Devdiscourse

Poland and Latvia Restrict Airspace Near Russian and Belarusian Borders After Drone Incursion - The Moscow TimesPoland and Latvia Restrict Airspace Near Russian and Belarusian Borders After Drone Incursion  The Moscow Times

Belarus says it shot down some drones that went astray during Russia-Ukraine strikes - ReutersBelarus says it shot down some drones that went astray during Russia-Ukraine strikes  Reuters

Belarus releases 52 prisoners, including Poles - TVP WorldBelarus releases 52 prisoners, including Poles  TVP World

EU Staffer Released Amid Belarus Political Prisoner Liberation - DevdiscourseEU Staffer Released Amid Belarus Political Prisoner Liberation  Devdiscourse

Diplomatic Breakthrough: Belarus Frees Prisoners After U.S. Appeal - DevdiscourseDiplomatic Breakthrough: Belarus Frees Prisoners After U.S. Appeal  Devdiscourse

Mikola Statkevich: A Defiant Stand at the Belarus-Lithuania Border - DevdiscourseMikola Statkevich: A Defiant Stand at the Belarus-Lithuania Border  Devdiscourse

#BREAKING: Belarus releases another 52 prisoners after talks with US - IntelliNews#BREAKING: Belarus releases another 52 prisoners after talks with US  IntelliNews

What Russia-Belarus Zapad 2025 Is and How It Echoes Pre-War Drills - UNITED24 MediaWhat Russia-Belarus Zapad 2025 Is and How It Echoes Pre-War Drills  UNITED24 Media

Belarus Releases Prisoners in Diplomatic Gesture to U.S. - DevdiscourseBelarus Releases Prisoners in Diplomatic Gesture to U.S.  Devdiscourse

Three Polish political prisoners released by Belarusian regime - TVP WorldThree Polish political prisoners released by Belarusian regime  TVP World

Russian-allied Belarus warned Poland of incoming drone incursion, general reveals - TVP WorldRussian-allied Belarus warned Poland of incoming drone incursion, general reveals  TVP World

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

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

Belarusian president holds 5-hour meeting with US envoy in Minsk - Anadolu AjansiBelarusian president holds 5-hour meeting with US envoy in Minsk  Anadolu Ajansi

EU Staff Freed in Belarus Amid Diplomatic Efforts - DevdiscourseEU Staff Freed in Belarus Amid Diplomatic Efforts  Devdiscourse

Scotland beat Belarus 2-0 behind closed doors in Hungary - ReutersScotland beat Belarus 2-0 behind closed doors in Hungary  Reuters

Crypto’s Turning Point? US Promises to End Crypto Debanking, Belarus Embraces Decentralization - MitradeCrypto’s Turning Point? US Promises to End Crypto Debanking, Belarus Embraces Decentralization  Mitrade

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as U.S. lifts sanctions on its national airline - Los Angeles TimesBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as U.S. lifts sanctions on its national airline  Los Angeles Times

Belarusian Political Drama: Prisoner Release - DevdiscourseBelarusian Political Drama: Prisoner Release  Devdiscourse

Ché Adams on target as Scotland grind out vital victory against Belarus - The GuardianChé Adams on target as Scotland grind out vital victory against Belarus  The Guardian

Belarus 0-2 Scotland: Che Adams scores as Steve Clarke's side earn crucial World Cup qualifying victory - Sky SportsBelarus 0-2 Scotland: Che Adams scores as Steve Clarke's side earn crucial World Cup qualifying victory  Sky Sports

Trump's Diplomatic Push: Reopening US Embassy in Belarus - DevdiscourseTrump's Diplomatic Push: Reopening US Embassy in Belarus  Devdiscourse

Belarus Frees Hostages After Trump Intervention - StratNews GlobalBelarus Frees Hostages After Trump Intervention  StratNews Global

Belarus constructing secret military base - defence24.comBelarus constructing secret military base  defence24.com

Belarus frees 52 prisoners, Lithuanian president says - ABC NewsBelarus frees 52 prisoners, Lithuanian president says  ABC News

Ukraine war briefing: Russian drone alert in Poland before Belarus border closure - The GuardianUkraine war briefing: Russian drone alert in Poland before Belarus border closure  The Guardian

Belarus releases 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US embassy in Lithuania says - ReutersBelarus releases 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US embassy in Lithuania says  Reuters

War games involving Russia and Belarus start this week. What to know about the military drills - AP NewsWar games involving Russia and Belarus start this week. What to know about the military drills  AP News

Poland closing Belarus border due to Zapad excercises, PM says - ReutersPoland closing Belarus border due to Zapad excercises, PM says  Reuters

Poland closing Belarus border due to Zapad military exercises, PM says - ReutersPoland closing Belarus border due to Zapad military exercises, PM says  Reuters

Belarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists - Courthouse NewsBelarus frees 52 prisoners, including veteran dissident, journalists  Courthouse News

Live Commentary - Belarus vs Scotland | 08.09.2025 - Sky SportsLive Commentary - Belarus vs Scotland | 08.09.2025  Sky Sports

World Cup qualifier: Belarus v Scotland - pick Steve Clarke's team - BBCWorld Cup qualifier: Belarus v Scotland - pick Steve Clarke's team  BBC

Poland to close Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says - ReutersPoland to close Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says  Reuters

US to lift sanctions on Belarus airline as Lukashenko frees 52 prisoners, including foreign nationals - The Kyiv IndependentUS to lift sanctions on Belarus airline as Lukashenko frees 52 prisoners, including foreign nationals  The Kyiv Independent

USA lifts sanctions from Belarus’ Belavia airline - BelTA News AgencyUSA lifts sanctions from Belarus’ Belavia airline  BelTA News Agency

Scotland 2-0 Belarus: Watch highlights and goals from World Cup qualifier win - BBCScotland 2-0 Belarus: Watch highlights and goals from World Cup qualifier win  BBC

Is Belarus vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier - The IndependentIs Belarus vs Scotland on TV? Kick-off, channel and how to watch World Cup qualifier  The Independent

Belarus releases 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US embassy says - USA TodayBelarus releases 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US embassy says  USA Today

Kremlin says Russian-Belarusian military exercises 'planned,' 'not directed against someone' - Anadolu AjansiKremlin says Russian-Belarusian military exercises 'planned,' 'not directed against someone'  Anadolu Ajansi

Lukashenko comments on drone incident at Belarus-Poland border - BelTA News AgencyLukashenko comments on drone incident at Belarus-Poland border  BelTA News Agency

World Cup qualifiers: How much of a threat are Belarus to Scotland? - BBCWorld Cup qualifiers: How much of a threat are Belarus to Scotland?  BBC

Belarus vs Scotland live: Result, score and reaction in World Cup qualifier - The IndependentBelarus vs Scotland live: Result, score and reaction in World Cup qualifier  The Independent

Can Belarus move out of Russia’s shadow? - Financial TimesCan Belarus move out of Russia’s shadow?  Financial Times

Belarus 0-2 Scotland: Steve Clarke's side level with Denmark in World Cup qualifying - BBCBelarus 0-2 Scotland: Steve Clarke's side level with Denmark in World Cup qualifying  BBC

"The situation is dire." The US is easing sanctions against Lukashenko's aircraft — why it's a threat - Liga.net"The situation is dire." The US is easing sanctions against Lukashenko's aircraft — why it's a threat  Liga.net

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline - yahoo.comBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline  yahoo.com

Belarus releases 52 political prisoners after meeting with U.S. delegation - MeduzaBelarus releases 52 political prisoners after meeting with U.S. delegation  Meduza

Belarus releases 52 prisoners after appeal from Trump - The Irish TimesBelarus releases 52 prisoners after appeal from Trump  The Irish Times

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline - The IndependentBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts sanctions on its national air airline  The Independent

Belarus Frees 52 Prisoners After Trump Appeal, US Eases Some Sanctions on Minsk - U.S. News & World ReportBelarus Frees 52 Prisoners After Trump Appeal, US Eases Some Sanctions on Minsk  U.S. News & World Report

Zapad 2025: What the Russia–Belarus military exercise will reveal about Lukashenka’s intentions - Chatham HouseZapad 2025: What the Russia–Belarus military exercise will reveal about Lukashenka’s intentions  Chatham House

Poland closing Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says - ReutersPoland closing Belarus border due to Russia-led military exercises, PM says  Reuters

Belarus shared drone movement data with Poland overnight, Warsaw calls it "useful" - ?????????? ??????Belarus shared drone movement data with Poland overnight, Warsaw calls it "useful"  ?????????? ??????

Video: Belarus releases 52 political prisoners after Trump appeal - The Globe and MailVideo: Belarus releases 52 political prisoners after Trump appeal  The Globe and Mail

Belarus v Scotland - LIVE Sportsound with James McFadden & Steven Thompson - build up, radio, analysis, stats - BBCBelarus v Scotland - LIVE Sportsound with James McFadden & Steven Thompson - build up, radio, analysis, stats  BBC

Polish interior minister: Poland-Belarus border will remain closed indefinitely - BelTA News AgencyPolish interior minister: Poland-Belarus border will remain closed indefinitely  BelTA News Agency

Belarus political prisoner Statkevich freed, but he refuses to cross border: senior official - CBCBelarus political prisoner Statkevich freed, but he refuses to cross border: senior official  CBC

Greece vs Belarus: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCGreece vs Belarus: UEFA World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners After Talks With US Envoy - Kyiv PostBelarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners After Talks With US Envoy  Kyiv Post

Poland Deploys 40,000 Troops as Russia and Belarus Launch ‘Zapad’ War Games - The European ConservativePoland Deploys 40,000 Troops as Russia and Belarus Launch ‘Zapad’ War Games  The European Conservative

U.S. lifts some sanctions on Belarus, plans to reopen embassy - wng.orgU.S. lifts some sanctions on Belarus, plans to reopen embassy  wng.org

Belarus opposition politician reportedly declines to cross into Lithuania after release - LRTBelarus opposition politician reportedly declines to cross into Lithuania after release  LRT