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: After five years in jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky speaks out - BBCBelarus: After five years in jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky speaks out  BBC

The President of Belarus called on the EAEU countries to create conditions for a peaceful life - ???????? 24The President of Belarus called on the EAEU countries to create conditions for a peaceful life  ???????? 24

Freed Belarusian opposition leader details ‘overflowing emotions’ - TVP WorldFreed Belarusian opposition leader details ‘overflowing emotions’  TVP World

Trump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally - The New York TimesTrump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally  The New York Times

Lukashenko frees husband of exiled Belarus opposition leader in US-brokered deal - ReutersLukashenko frees husband of exiled Belarus opposition leader in US-brokered deal  Reuters

Belarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy - CNNBelarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy  CNN

‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail - The Guardian‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail  The Guardian

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners in surprise decision - EuronewsExclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners in surprise decision  Euronews

Belarus frees opposition leader after visit by US envoy - politico.euBelarus frees opposition leader after visit by US envoy  politico.eu

Emaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on - NPREmaciated after 5 years in prison, Belarusian dissident Tsikhanouski vows to fight on  NPR

SCO summit: Rajnath meets Belarus Defence Minister in Qingdao - The HinduSCO summit: Rajnath meets Belarus Defence Minister in Qingdao  The Hindu

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan in China - ddnews.gov.inRajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with Defence Ministers of Belarus, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan in China  ddnews.gov.in

Iran Joins Russia, Sudan, Myanmar, Belarus, Ukraine, Libya, Venezuela, And More As Australia Issues New Travel Alert For Escalating Global Dangers - Travel And Tour WorldIran Joins Russia, Sudan, Myanmar, Belarus, Ukraine, Libya, Venezuela, And More As Australia Issues New Travel Alert For Escalating Global Dangers  Travel And Tour World

Shocking video: Belarus man slams Iranian boy on floor at Moscow airport | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesShocking video: Belarus man slams Iranian boy on floor at Moscow airport | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Ales Bialiatski and Viasna must be freed: Right Livelihood urges UN action on Belarus crackdown - Right LivelihoodAles Bialiatski and Viasna must be freed: Right Livelihood urges UN action on Belarus crackdown  Right Livelihood

New Belarus Conference 2025 to take place in Vilnius on August 9–10 - ???????? ???????????New Belarus Conference 2025 to take place in Vilnius on August 9–10  ???????? ???????????

Russian and Belarus Nationals Arrested in Goa for Illegal Stay Without Valid Documents - heraldgoa.inRussian and Belarus Nationals Arrested in Goa for Illegal Stay Without Valid Documents  heraldgoa.in

Belarusian Secret Weapon: History - Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)Belarusian Secret Weapon: History  Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA)

Belarus and Cuba forge partnership in pharmaceuticals and food production - TV BRICSBelarus and Cuba forge partnership in pharmaceuticals and food production  TV BRICS

UN: Shadow of repression looms in Belarus - ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.UN: Shadow of repression looms in Belarus  ARTICLE 19 - Defending freedom of expression and information.

India and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership - orfonline.orgIndia and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership  orfonline.org

Belarus and Russia to exchange confidential financial data - ??????Belarus and Russia to exchange confidential financial data  ??????

Belarus-Pakistan agreement on international road transport ratified - BelTA – NewsBelarus-Pakistan agreement on international road transport ratified  BelTA – News

Rajnath meets Belarus Defence Minister - Daily ExcelsiorRajnath meets Belarus Defence Minister  Daily Excelsior

Lukashenko’s potato racket sparks outrage from regime opponents - politico.euLukashenko’s potato racket sparks outrage from regime opponents  politico.eu

Belarus: Tsikhanouski says his release gives people hope - dw.comBelarus: Tsikhanouski says his release gives people hope  dw.com

About a thousand Russians will be able to study at Belarusian universities, having passed only the Unified State Exam in Russia - ??????About a thousand Russians will be able to study at Belarusian universities, having passed only the Unified State Exam in Russia  ??????

Belarus hosts over 105,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 1 Jan 2025 - BelTA – NewsBelarus hosts over 105,000 visa-waiver visitors from Europe since 1 Jan 2025  BelTA – News

UN lauds Belarus’ role in uniting global efforts to combat human trafficking - BelTA – NewsUN lauds Belarus’ role in uniting global efforts to combat human trafficking  BelTA – News

SCO Meet: Rajnath Singh, Belarus Defence Minister Discuss Security Ties - Deccan HeraldSCO Meet: Rajnath Singh, Belarus Defence Minister Discuss Security Ties  Deccan Herald

Caught On Camera: Belarusian Tourist Slams Toddler To Floor At Russian Airport; Child In Coma, Suffers Skull - Free Press JournalCaught On Camera: Belarusian Tourist Slams Toddler To Floor At Russian Airport; Child In Coma, Suffers Skull  Free Press Journal

Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help free other prisoners - BBCBelarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help free other prisoners  BBC

Belarus and UAE forge agreement on trade in services and investment - TV BRICSBelarus and UAE forge agreement on trade in services and investment  TV BRICS

Belarus Defence Minister says India important area of country’s foreign policy - Social News XYZBelarus Defence Minister says India important area of country’s foreign policy  Social News XYZ

Rajnath Singh meets Belarusian counterpart on sidelines of SCO summit in Qingdao, China - KalingaTVRajnath Singh meets Belarusian counterpart on sidelines of SCO summit in Qingdao, China  KalingaTV

Belarus Opposition Figure Urges Continued Fight for Political Prisoners - NDTVBelarus Opposition Figure Urges Continued Fight for Political Prisoners  NDTV

Heatwave sweeps across Europe. Set to reach Belarus on July 3 - ??????Heatwave sweeps across Europe. Set to reach Belarus on July 3  ??????

Opinion | The President of My Country Promised to Drain the Swamp. He Never Left. - The New York TimesOpinion | The President of My Country Promised to Drain the Swamp. He Never Left.  The New York Times

Belarus opposition leader's husband Sergei Tikhanovsky freed from prison - BBCBelarus opposition leader's husband Sergei Tikhanovsky freed from prison  BBC

Belarus views CSTO as military and political pillar of future Eurasian security architecture - BelTA – NewsBelarus views CSTO as military and political pillar of future Eurasian security architecture  BelTA – News

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

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

Is There a Chance for Re-Engagement Between Belarus and the EU? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIs There a Chance for Re-Engagement Between Belarus and the EU?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Belarus’ special forces train with new gyroplanes - Defence BlogBelarus’ special forces train with new gyroplanes  Defence Blog

Belarusian opposition leader in exile speaks about her husband's release from jail - Australian Broadcasting CorporationBelarusian opposition leader in exile speaks about her husband's release from jail  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Motiv cuts roaming rates in Belarus, upgrades LTE network - TelecompaperMotiv cuts roaming rates in Belarus, upgrades LTE network  Telecompaper

Rachkov: Belarus seeks security architecture respecting legitimate interests of all countries - BelTA – NewsRachkov: Belarus seeks security architecture respecting legitimate interests of all countries  BelTA – News

President of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to Belarus - qazinform.comPresident of Uzbekistan to pay a working visit to Belarus  qazinform.com

Women Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025 - International IDEAWomen Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025  International IDEA

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Russian President in Minsk, Belarus - ???? ?????? ????????Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets Russian President in Minsk, Belarus  ???? ?????? ????????

Belarus keen to implement joint educational project with Russia - BelTA – NewsBelarus keen to implement joint educational project with Russia  BelTA – News

Putin heads to Belarus for EEU summit amid divisions within bloc - bne IntelliNewsPutin heads to Belarus for EEU summit amid divisions within bloc  bne IntelliNews

How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened - BBCHow Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened  BBC

Iranian president expected to visit Belarus in 2025 - BelTA – NewsIranian president expected to visit Belarus in 2025  BelTA – News

MTS Belarus begins sells 'SIM On' starter packs in 2 partners' retail chains - TelecompaperMTS Belarus begins sells 'SIM On' starter packs in 2 partners' retail chains  Telecompaper

UN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus - GOV.UKUN Human Rights Council 59: UK Statement for the Interactive Dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Belarus  GOV.UK

Lukashenko appoints new ambassadors to several countries - BelTA – NewsLukashenko appoints new ambassadors to several countries  BelTA – News

Exclusive: Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say  Reuters

Rajnath Singh holds talks with Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan ministers at SCO meet - The StatesmanRajnath Singh holds talks with Belarus, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan ministers at SCO meet  The Statesman

Belarus, India discuss cooperation in military education - BelTA – NewsBelarus, India discuss cooperation in military education  BelTA – News

Ambassador: Belarus is ready to offer Kenya comprehensive solutions for food security - BelTA – NewsAmbassador: Belarus is ready to offer Kenya comprehensive solutions for food security  BelTA – News

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi concludes visit to Belarus - ???? ?????? ????????Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi concludes visit to Belarus  ???? ?????? ????????

Rajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik and Kazakh counterparts on Operation Sindoor - Northeast HeraldRajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik and Kazakh counterparts on Operation Sindoor  Northeast Herald

Belarus Is Returning to Soviet Economic Practices - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceBelarus Is Returning to Soviet Economic Practices  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Belarus frees dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 others after a rare visit from top US envoy - AP NewsBelarus frees dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 others after a rare visit from top US envoy  AP News

Rajnath Singh holds 'insightful' meetings with Belarusian and Russian defence ministers in China - The Rahnuma DailyRajnath Singh holds 'insightful' meetings with Belarusian and Russian defence ministers in China  The Rahnuma Daily

Human rights in Belarus 'dire' and getting worse: UN expert - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Human rights in Belarus 'dire' and getting worse: UN expert  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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

Diplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal - The Kyiv IndependentDiplomacy or deal-making? Unpacking the U.S.-Belarus prisoner deal  The Kyiv Independent

Ambassador: Egypt is Belarus' strategic gateway to Africa, the Middle East - BelTA – NewsAmbassador: Egypt is Belarus' strategic gateway to Africa, the Middle East  BelTA – News

Xi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko  fmprc.gov.cn

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

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend - ReutersSanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend  Reuters

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

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

Interest yield on eurobond issue Belarus 2027 paid out - BelTA – NewsInterest yield on eurobond issue Belarus 2027 paid out  BelTA – News

H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with President of Belarus in Minsk - Dubai Eye 103.8H.H. Sheikh Khaled holds talks with President of Belarus in Minsk  Dubai Eye 103.8

Rajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor - The Assam TribuneRajnath Singh briefs Belarusian, Tajik, Kazakh and Chinese counterparts on Pahalgam attack, Op Sindoor  The Assam Tribune

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

Belarus qualifying for European soccer event forces UEFA to find third co-host nation - Rocky Mountain OutlookBelarus qualifying for European soccer event forces UEFA to find third co-host nation  Rocky Mountain Outlook

Familiarization tour to Belarus planned for tourism professionals from China’s Ürümqi - BelTA – NewsFamiliarization tour to Belarus planned for tourism professionals from China’s Ürümqi  BelTA – News

Lukashenko makes new diplomatic, government appointments - BelTA – NewsLukashenko makes new diplomatic, government appointments  BelTA – News

Belarus on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

Belarus, Russia present joint report on human rights at UN Human Rights Council - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Russia present joint report on human rights at UN Human Rights Council  BelTA – News

Freed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko - dw.comFreed Belarus dissident speaks out against Lukashenko  dw.com

Kochanova: West is waging a hybrid war against Belarus, Russia in economy, politics, mass media - BelTA – NewsKochanova: West is waging a hybrid war against Belarus, Russia in economy, politics, mass media  BelTA – News

Belarusian man attacks Afghan toddler in Moscow Airport - Amu TVBelarusian man attacks Afghan toddler in Moscow Airport  Amu TV

YouTube Restrictions on Belarus and Russia Strengthen Minsk’s Propaganda - The Jamestown FoundationYouTube Restrictions on Belarus and Russia Strengthen Minsk’s Propaganda  The Jamestown Foundation

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

‘They didn’t break me’: Belarusian opposition figure speaks out after time in prison - CNN‘They didn’t break me’: Belarusian opposition figure speaks out after time in prison  CNN

Belarus security forces unhappy with Tsikhanouski's release - BELPOL representative - ??????Belarus security forces unhappy with Tsikhanouski's release - BELPOL representative  ??????

Belarus supplies air defence to Myanmar military as aerial terror campaign intensifies, says JFM - mizzimaBelarus supplies air defence to Myanmar military as aerial terror campaign intensifies, says JFM  mizzima

Lukashenko: Belarus has something to enter new markets with - ???????? ???????Lukashenko: Belarus has something to enter new markets with  ???????? ???????

Freed Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouski joins wife in Warsaw rally [VIDEO REPORT] - TVP WorldFreed Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouski joins wife in Warsaw rally [VIDEO REPORT]  TVP World

Who is the Belarusian man who threw child to the ground in Moscow airport? - ??????Who is the Belarusian man who threw child to the ground in Moscow airport?  ??????

Speaker of House of Representatives congratulates his counterparts in Somalia, Belarus - ????? ??????? ??????? ???Speaker of House of Representatives congratulates his counterparts in Somalia, Belarus  ????? ??????? ??????? ???

Lukashenko sends greetings to Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia, highlights importance of unity - BelTA – NewsLukashenko sends greetings to Forum of Regions of Belarus and Russia, highlights importance of unity  BelTA – News

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

Life:) Belarus launches website section for children and parents - TelecompaperLife:) Belarus launches website section for children and parents  Telecompaper

Lukashenko: Belarus is eager to step up economic cooperation with UAE - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Belarus is eager to step up economic cooperation with UAE  BelTA – News