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 - CIA World Fact Book
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India and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership - orfonline.orgIndia and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership  orfonline.org

Belarus - Resources, Power, Agriculture - BritannicaBelarus - Resources, Power, Agriculture  Britannica

Russia Begins Delivering Military Cargo to Belarus via Il-76 Aircraft - ??????????Russia Begins Delivering Military Cargo to Belarus via Il-76 Aircraft  ??????????

Belarus Downsizes Zapad-2025 to Reduce Escalation Risks - The Jamestown FoundationBelarus Downsizes Zapad-2025 to Reduce Escalation Risks  The Jamestown Foundation

EU slaps new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian farm imports - The Pig SiteEU slaps new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian farm imports  The Pig Site

Why Aryna Sabalenka doesn't have Belarus flag next to her name at French Open | Tennis News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWhy Aryna Sabalenka doesn't have Belarus flag next to her name at French Open | Tennis News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says - Euronews.comRussia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says  Euronews.com

What Pakistani migrants can teach Belarussian Christians - CNE.newsWhat Pakistani migrants can teach Belarussian Christians  CNE.news

Latvia bans MPs from traveling to Russia, Belarus - politico.euLatvia bans MPs from traveling to Russia, Belarus  politico.eu

Belarus opposition: New sanctions could harm Lukashenko - DWBelarus opposition: New sanctions could harm Lukashenko  DW

Belarus: Interview with BAJ chairperson Andrei Bastunets - IFEXBelarus: Interview with BAJ chairperson Andrei Bastunets  IFEX

Belteleradiocompany, Belarusfilm to jointly produce movie, TV series - BelTA – NewsBelteleradiocompany, Belarusfilm to jointly produce movie, TV series  BelTA – News

Why Aryna Sabalenka played without the Belarus flag at the French Open women’s final against Coco Gauff - MintWhy Aryna Sabalenka played without the Belarus flag at the French Open women’s final against Coco Gauff  Mint

Football stadium built with Chinese support opens in Minsk - Global TimesFootball stadium built with Chinese support opens in Minsk  Global Times

Belarus scales back planned military drills with Russia - The HinduBelarus scales back planned military drills with Russia  The Hindu

Belarus - Culture, Traditions, Arts - BritannicaBelarus - Culture, Traditions, Arts  Britannica

Future tasks of Belarus’ healthcare system recapitulated - BelTA – NewsFuture tasks of Belarus’ healthcare system recapitulated  BelTA – News

Xi, Lukashenko meet, stress enduring traditional friendship - Global TimesXi, Lukashenko meet, stress enduring traditional friendship  Global Times

Workload optimization in Belarus President Administration explained - BelTA – NewsWorkload optimization in Belarus President Administration explained  BelTA – News

Belarus Cultivates Family-Style Relations with the People’s Republic of China - The Jamestown FoundationBelarus Cultivates Family-Style Relations with the People’s Republic of China  The Jamestown Foundation

Russia to deploy Oreshnik missile systems to Belarus by end of 2025, official says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia to deploy Oreshnik missile systems to Belarus by end of 2025, official says  The Kyiv Independent

Latvia bars MPs from traveling to Russia and Belarus for reasons of national security - TVP WorldLatvia bars MPs from traveling to Russia and Belarus for reasons of national security  TVP World

China, Belarus maintain close exchanges at all levels; to release relevant information in due course: FM on reported Lukashenko’s China visit - Global TimesChina, Belarus maintain close exchanges at all levels; to release relevant information in due course: FM on reported Lukashenko’s China visit  Global Times

Belarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia - The Moscow TimesBelarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia  The Moscow Times

Ukraine boycotts World Judo Championships as Belarusians compete under flag - SportstarUkraine boycotts World Judo Championships as Belarusians compete under flag  Sportstar

Unmanned aerial vehicle troops have been created in Belarus - ??????????Unmanned aerial vehicle troops have been created in Belarus  ??????????

Belarusian hackers taunt Kaspersky over report detailing their attacks - The Record from Recorded Future NewsBelarusian hackers taunt Kaspersky over report detailing their attacks  The Record from Recorded Future News

Russia’s Putin looks to Belarus to dig him out of war-time potato shortage - EuractivRussia’s Putin looks to Belarus to dig him out of war-time potato shortage  Euractiv

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling - Al JazeeraLithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling  Al Jazeera

Technical, economic capabilities available for building new nuclear power plant in Belarus - BelTA – NewsTechnical, economic capabilities available for building new nuclear power plant in Belarus  BelTA – News

Western Partners Show Interest in Restoring Relations with Belarus - News.byWestern Partners Show Interest in Restoring Relations with Belarus  News.by

Belarus to scale down Zapad military drills to 'reduce tensions,' Minsk claims - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus to scale down Zapad military drills to 'reduce tensions,' Minsk claims  The Kyiv Independent

Key factors influencing the future of Belarus - ClingendaelKey factors influencing the future of Belarus  Clingendael

Hundreds Of Russian Soldiers Treated In Belarusian Hospitals, Investigation Finds - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyHundreds Of Russian Soldiers Treated In Belarusian Hospitals, Investigation Finds  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalation Between Iran and Israel - News.byBelarus Expresses Deep Concern Over Escalation Between Iran and Israel  News.by

Lukashenko: Efficient healthcare system in Belarus thanks to efforts of many generations of medics - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Efficient healthcare system in Belarus thanks to efforts of many generations of medics  BelTA – News

Video. Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says - Euronews.comVideo. Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, Tsikhanouskaya says  Euronews.com

Can Belarus Be Turned? - The National InterestCan Belarus Be Turned?  The National Interest

Belarus on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

Zelensky on West-2025 Military Exercises in Belarus - ?????Zelensky on West-2025 Military Exercises in Belarus  ?????

Belarus - EBRDBelarus  EBRD

Q&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions - Olympics.comQ&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions  Olympics.com

EU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods - The Kyiv IndependentEU approves new tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural goods  The Kyiv Independent

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to expand cooperation with China through joint projects - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Belarus is ready to expand cooperation with China through joint projects  BelTA – News

KUNA : Kuwait FM receives credentials of new Belarus Amb. to Kuwait - Politics - 15/06/2025 - kuna.net.kwKUNA : Kuwait FM receives credentials of new Belarus Amb. to Kuwait - Politics - 15/06/2025  kuna.net.kw

Why India must distance itself from Lukashenka’s Belarus - New Eastern EuropeWhy India must distance itself from Lukashenka’s Belarus  New Eastern Europe

Belarus capable of making 3-4 types of good drones, Lukashenko believes - BelTA – NewsBelarus capable of making 3-4 types of good drones, Lukashenko believes  BelTA – News

Belarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses - Human Rights WatchBelarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses  Human Rights Watch

Lukashenko’s “Neutral” Belarus Sheltered Russian Troops Linked to War Crimes - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPLukashenko’s “Neutral” Belarus Sheltered Russian Troops Linked to War Crimes  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

Widely criticised election sees ‘brutal democracy’ continue in Belarus - International Bar AssociationWidely criticised election sees ‘brutal democracy’ continue in Belarus  International Bar Association

Tsikhanouskaya Urges Baltic States Not To Close Belarus Border Despite Growing Migrant Pressure - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTsikhanouskaya Urges Baltic States Not To Close Belarus Border Despite Growing Migrant Pressure  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Zelensky warns Russia is 'preparing something' in Belarus under guise of military drills - The Kyiv IndependentZelensky warns Russia is 'preparing something' in Belarus under guise of military drills  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group - UN NewsBelarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group  UN News

CIS plenipotentiaries to meet in Belarus on 17 June - BelTA – NewsCIS plenipotentiaries to meet in Belarus on 17 June  BelTA – News

The EU raised duties on fertilizers from Belarus. The country suffers again due to its friendship with Russia - Belsat.euThe EU raised duties on fertilizers from Belarus. The country suffers again due to its friendship with Russia  Belsat.eu

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Belarus - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Belarus  Human Rights Watch

On ‘dunki route’, Punjab man goes missing in Belarus; cops register FIR after 7 months against travel agent - The Indian ExpressOn ‘dunki route’, Punjab man goes missing in Belarus; cops register FIR after 7 months against travel agent  The Indian Express

Lukashenko urges Belarus farmers to grow more potatoes to feed Russia - YahooLukashenko urges Belarus farmers to grow more potatoes to feed Russia  Yahoo

Belarus Days 2024 - EEASBelarus Days 2024  EEAS

EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods - EU NEIGHBOURS eastEU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Exit poll shows Lukashenko with 87.6% of vote in Belarus presidential race - Al JazeeraExit poll shows Lukashenko with 87.6% of vote in Belarus presidential race  Al Jazeera

Poland extends ban on asylum claims at Belarus border - Notes From PolandPoland extends ban on asylum claims at Belarus border  Notes From Poland

Belarus’ Bellakt looks to tap into new markets - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Bellakt looks to tap into new markets  BelTA – News

Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov to Uzbekistan (first day) - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov to Uzbekistan (first day)  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Xi meets Belarusian president - Global TimesXi meets Belarusian president  Global Times

Zelenskyy on Russian-Belarusian military exercises: Lukashenko wants to "pull them deeper into country" - ??????.???Zelenskyy on Russian-Belarusian military exercises: Lukashenko wants to "pull them deeper into country"  ??????.???

Pantus: Belarus keeps pace with drone technology - BelTA – NewsPantus: Belarus keeps pace with drone technology  BelTA – News

Belarus' opposition leader insists regime change is still possible - Euronews.comBelarus' opposition leader insists regime change is still possible  Euronews.com

Lukashenko Invites 150,000 Pakistanis To Work In Belarus Amid Labor Shortage - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLukashenko Invites 150,000 Pakistanis To Work In Belarus Amid Labor Shortage  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus’ Foreign Ministry concerned about escalation of Israel-Iran conflict - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Foreign Ministry concerned about escalation of Israel-Iran conflict  BelTA – News

Belarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko' - BBCBelarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko'  BBC

The Belarus ‘election’ raises the question: When will Lukashenka step down? - Chatham HouseThe Belarus ‘election’ raises the question: When will Lukashenka step down?  Chatham House

Belarus potato shortage sparks discontent - Le Monde.frBelarus potato shortage sparks discontent  Le Monde.fr

For national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus - Baltic News NetworkFor national defense: Saeima bans officials from traveling to Russia and Belarus  Baltic News Network

Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled - The ConversationBelarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled  The Conversation

Lukashenko to get familiar with development of drone manufacturing in Belarus - BelTA – NewsLukashenko to get familiar with development of drone manufacturing in Belarus  BelTA – News

Belarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter? - Al JazeeraBelarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?  Al Jazeera

Alexander Lukashenko wins seventh straight term in ‘sham’ Belarus election - Al JazeeraAlexander Lukashenko wins seventh straight term in ‘sham’ Belarus election  Al Jazeera

Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says - The Moscow TimesBelarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says  The Moscow Times

Alexander Lukashenko sworn in for seventh term as president of Belarus - Euronews.comAlexander Lukashenko sworn in for seventh term as president of Belarus  Euronews.com

Lukashenko briefed on creation of drone troops in Belarus - BelTA – NewsLukashenko briefed on creation of drone troops in Belarus  BelTA – News

U.S. expert urges United States to improve relations with Belarus - BelTA – NewsU.S. expert urges United States to improve relations with Belarus  BelTA – News

EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers - The Sofia GlobeEU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers  The Sofia Globe

Belarus eager to export more food to China - BelTA – NewsBelarus eager to export more food to China  BelTA – News

Belarus Unites with Iconic Travel Powerhouses Canada, US, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Italy, and Japan to Supercharge Sports Tourism, What You Need To Know - Travel And Tour WorldBelarus Unites with Iconic Travel Powerhouses Canada, US, Mexico, Poland, Spain, Italy, and Japan to Supercharge Sports Tourism, What You Need To Know  Travel And Tour World

Opinion: Defense capabilities of Belarus, Russia are synchronized to produce a synergistic effect - BelTA – NewsOpinion: Defense capabilities of Belarus, Russia are synchronized to produce a synergistic effect  BelTA – News

Trade: EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers - PubAffairs BruxellesTrade: EU adopts new tariffs on Russian and Belarusian agricultural goods and fertilisers  PubAffairs Bruxelles

Parliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus - European ParliamentParliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus  European Parliament

EU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertiliser - ReutersEU lawmakers back huge tariffs for Russia, Belarus fertiliser  Reuters

MPs of Belarus, China discuss cooperation prospects - BelTA – NewsMPs of Belarus, China discuss cooperation prospects  BelTA – News

Lukashenko pushes for down-to-earth approach to development of military drones in Belarus - BelTA – NewsLukashenko pushes for down-to-earth approach to development of military drones in Belarus  BelTA – News

Belarus has nuclear weapon delivery systems but no Russian warheads, Ukrainian intel chief says - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus has nuclear weapon delivery systems but no Russian warheads, Ukrainian intel chief says  The Kyiv Independent

Russian Zapad-2025 drills in Belarus to involve 100,000-150,000 troops, Latvian general says - The New Voice of UkraineRussian Zapad-2025 drills in Belarus to involve 100,000-150,000 troops, Latvian general says  The New Voice of Ukraine

Lukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham - The GuardianLukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham  The Guardian

Belarusians abroad promised not to be punished for their children studying outside Belarus - Belsat.euBelarusians abroad promised not to be punished for their children studying outside Belarus  Belsat.eu

Kochanova: Belarus-China cooperation is on the up and up - BelTA – NewsKochanova: Belarus-China cooperation is on the up and up  BelTA – News

Meeting with the leadership of the Belarus President Administration - ??????????? ????????-?????? ?????????? ?????????? ????????Meeting with the leadership of the Belarus President Administration  ??????????? ????????-?????? ?????????? ?????????? ????????

Belarus, Lebanon to draw up roadmap for cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Lebanon to draw up roadmap for cooperation  BelTA – News

Latvian MPs banned from travelling to Russia, Belarus / Article - LSMLatvian MPs banned from travelling to Russia, Belarus / Article  LSM