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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UNHCR Belarus Factsheet, February 2024 - Belarus - ReliefWebUNHCR Belarus Factsheet, February 2024 - Belarus  ReliefWeb

Russian-Belarusian Band Returns to Stage After Detention in Thailand - Voice of America - VOA NewsRussian-Belarusian Band Returns to Stage After Detention in Thailand  Voice of America - VOA News

India seriously considering FTA with Eurasian Economic Union: Belarus Foreign Minister - The HinduIndia seriously considering FTA with Eurasian Economic Union: Belarus Foreign Minister  The Hindu

Russia Has Moved Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus, Western Officials Confirm - Foreign PolicyRussia Has Moved Tactical Nuclear Weapons to Belarus, Western Officials Confirm  Foreign Policy

As Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan - Al Jazeera EnglishAs Belarusians vote in ‘sham’ polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan  Al Jazeera English

Coach who tried to force Olympic sprinter back to Belarus lands five-year ban - The GuardianCoach who tried to force Olympic sprinter back to Belarus lands five-year ban  The Guardian

Depot In Belarus Shows New Upgrades Possibly For Russian Nuclear Warhead Storage - Federation of American ScientistsDepot In Belarus Shows New Upgrades Possibly For Russian Nuclear Warhead Storage  Federation of American Scientists

Belarusian exiles plot coup against Lukashenko – POLITICO - POLITICO EuropeBelarusian exiles plot coup against Lukashenko – POLITICO  POLITICO Europe

Lithuania to close 2 more checkpoints with Russian ally Belarus as tensions along the border rise - The Associated PressLithuania to close 2 more checkpoints with Russian ally Belarus as tensions along the border rise  The Associated Press

Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko to stand for re-election in 2025 - CNNBelarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko to stand for re-election in 2025  CNN

Belarus: Open letter to Ambassadors of Member States of the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC) - Human Rights WatchBelarus: Open letter to Ambassadors of Member States of the UN Human Rights Council (UN HRC)  Human Rights Watch

Konstantin Koltsov, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka`s boyfriend and former Belarus hockey player, passes away - WIONKonstantin Koltsov, tennis star Aryna Sabalenka`s boyfriend and former Belarus hockey player, passes away  WION

Belarus: EU prolongs restrictive measures for another year - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Belarus: EU prolongs restrictive measures for another year  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Belarus Calls For UNSC Reforms, Backs India For Security Council - NDTVBelarus Calls For UNSC Reforms, Backs India For Security Council  NDTV

Russia Relocates Nuclear Weapons To Belarus, Closer To NATO Territory - Times NowRussia Relocates Nuclear Weapons To Belarus, Closer To NATO Territory  Times Now

Belarus & India Initiate Visa Facilitation Dialogue - VisaGuide.News - VisaGuide.WorldBelarus & India Initiate Visa Facilitation Dialogue - VisaGuide.News  VisaGuide.World

Economy Ministry: Inflation slowing down in Belarus - Belarus News (BelTA)Economy Ministry: Inflation slowing down in Belarus  Belarus News (BelTA)

Foreign Minister of Belarus pays courtesy call on President of Mongolia - AKIpressForeign Minister of Belarus pays courtesy call on President of Mongolia  AKIpress

UN report finds potential crime against humanity in Belarus - JURISTUN report finds potential crime against humanity in Belarus  JURIST

Belarus blocks Lithuanian imports in retaliation to border closures - LRTBelarus blocks Lithuanian imports in retaliation to border closures  LRT

Belarusian Evangelical Pastor Gets Additional 15 Days In Jail Over Prayers For Ukraine - Radio Free Europe / Radio LibertyBelarusian Evangelical Pastor Gets Additional 15 Days In Jail Over Prayers For Ukraine  Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty

To Really Help Migrants, Poland Should Stop Pushbacks at Belarus Border - Human Rights WatchTo Really Help Migrants, Poland Should Stop Pushbacks at Belarus Border  Human Rights Watch

Belarus: Council conclusions confirm EU's unwavering support for democracy and human rights - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Belarus: Council conclusions confirm EU's unwavering support for democracy and human rights  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Mongolia and Belarus to develop Roadmap for cooperation until 2026 - AKIpressMongolia and Belarus to develop Roadmap for cooperation until 2026  AKIpress

World Report 2024: Belarus - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Belarus  Human Rights Watch

Situation in Belarus - Portal - Council of EuropeSituation in Belarus - Portal  Council of Europe

Belarus Dissidents Turn to AI Deep Fakes - Center for European Policy AnalysisBelarus Dissidents Turn to AI Deep Fakes  Center for European Policy Analysis

BJP wants ‘One Party, One Election’ in 2024. But opposition can learn from Turkey, Belarus - ThePrintBJP wants ‘One Party, One Election’ in 2024. But opposition can learn from Turkey, Belarus  ThePrint

Condemning Sham Parliamentary and Local Elections in Belarus - United States Department of State - Department of StateCondemning Sham Parliamentary and Local Elections in Belarus - United States Department of State  Department of State

Belarus' retail turnover up by 12.6% in January- February - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' retail turnover up by 12.6% in January- February  Belarus News (BelTA)

Putin’s nuclear theatrics - The AtlanticPutin’s nuclear theatrics  The Atlantic

Belarus' HIV Treatment Story: Progress and Challenges - United Nations Development ProgrammeBelarus' HIV Treatment Story: Progress and Challenges  United Nations Development Programme

Belarus' CEC: Election campaign in Russia compliant with democratic standards - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' CEC: Election campaign in Russia compliant with democratic standards  Belarus News (BelTA)

Key takeaways from Belarus-India talks in New Delhi - Belarus News (BelTA)Key takeaways from Belarus-India talks in New Delhi  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus' mineral reserves for making buildings materials projected to last for decades - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' mineral reserves for making buildings materials projected to last for decades  Belarus News (BelTA)

Baltic NOCs: Russia and Belarus should not attend Paris 2024 opening ceremony - Insidethegames.bizBaltic NOCs: Russia and Belarus should not attend Paris 2024 opening ceremony  Insidethegames.biz

Belarus' industrial output up by 7.1% in January-February 2024 - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' industrial output up by 7.1% in January-February 2024  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus deploys troops to Lithuanian border - TVP WorldBelarus deploys troops to Lithuanian border  TVP World

Mass sowing to start in Belarus soon - Belarus News (BelTA)Mass sowing to start in Belarus soon  Belarus News (BelTA)

Lukashenko to run for Belarus president again in 2025: Report - POLITICO EuropeLukashenko to run for Belarus president again in 2025: Report  POLITICO Europe

Belarusian flautist’s fate unknown as hundreds of activists remain in prison - The GuardianBelarusian flautist’s fate unknown as hundreds of activists remain in prison  The Guardian

Belarus' GDP up by 4% in January-February 2024 - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' GDP up by 4% in January-February 2024  Belarus News (BelTA)

Ukraine war: why propaganda doesn't work as well in Belarus as it does in Russia - The ConversationUkraine war: why propaganda doesn't work as well in Belarus as it does in Russia  The Conversation

Belarus elections: Belarusians vote amid opposition calls for its boycott - The Associated PressBelarus elections: Belarusians vote amid opposition calls for its boycott  The Associated Press

Belarus linked to forcible transfer of Ukrainian children: Study - Al Jazeera EnglishBelarus linked to forcible transfer of Ukrainian children: Study  Al Jazeera English

Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress should be solemn and substantive - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress should be solemn and substantive  Belarus News (BelTA)

Controlled Belarus elections set to cement Lukashenko's grip on power - Financial TimesControlled Belarus elections set to cement Lukashenko's grip on power  Financial Times

Russia relocates tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus - FXStreetRussia relocates tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus  FXStreet

Belarus Calls Up Reservists in Readiness Drills, Unloads Tanks Near Lithuania - Kyiv PostBelarus Calls Up Reservists in Readiness Drills, Unloads Tanks Near Lithuania  Kyiv Post

Belarus: Crackdown Amid Growing Information Vacuum - Human Rights WatchBelarus: Crackdown Amid Growing Information Vacuum  Human Rights Watch

Uzbekistan and Belarus strengthen cooperation in higher education - Daryo engUzbekistan and Belarus strengthen cooperation in higher education  Daryo eng

Belarus Weekly: EU seeks to criminalize sanctions circumvention, standardizing penalties across member states - Kyiv IndependentBelarus Weekly: EU seeks to criminalize sanctions circumvention, standardizing penalties across member states  Kyiv Independent

Belarus' CEC observers monitor president election in Russia - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' CEC observers monitor president election in Russia  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus: parliamentarians and democratic forces hold dialogue in Helsinki on the country's future - Council of EuropeBelarus: parliamentarians and democratic forces hold dialogue in Helsinki on the country's future  Council of Europe

Belarus' election reinforces the authoritarian leader's 30-year rule. Only loyalists could run - The Associated PressBelarus' election reinforces the authoritarian leader's 30-year rule. Only loyalists could run  The Associated Press

Russia relocates nuclear arms to Belarus, closer to NATO territory | Finland and Sweden have joined NATO | Inshorts - InshortsRussia relocates nuclear arms to Belarus, closer to NATO territory | Finland and Sweden have joined NATO | Inshorts  Inshorts

Lukashenko emphasizes strong grip on power in Belarus - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko emphasizes strong grip on power in Belarus  Belarus News (BelTA)

Ambassador thanks Belarus for assistance in organizing Russian president election - Belarus News (BelTA)Ambassador thanks Belarus for assistance in organizing Russian president election  Belarus News (BelTA)

On the Parliamentary Elections and the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Belarus - US Embassy in BelarusOn the Parliamentary Elections and the Deteriorating Human Rights Situation in Belarus  US Embassy in Belarus

Lukashenko to run for president in 2025, Belarus blasts US over poll criticism - ReutersLukashenko to run for president in 2025, Belarus blasts US over poll criticism  Reuters

EU Foreign Ministers to discuss Belarusian tactical nukes – Foreign Brief - Foreign BriefEU Foreign Ministers to discuss Belarusian tactical nukes – Foreign Brief  Foreign Brief

Poland to tighten controls on Belarus border as Estonia warns of Russian threat to eastern Europe - EuronewsPoland to tighten controls on Belarus border as Estonia warns of Russian threat to eastern Europe  Euronews

Belarus considers leaving list of civil society actors open-ended for now - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus considers leaving list of civil society actors open-ended for now  Belarus News (BelTA)

Rehearsing Repression: Belarus Takes No Chances in First Vote Since 2020 Unrest - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceRehearsing Repression: Belarus Takes No Chances in First Vote Since 2020 Unrest  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Decoding China's Foreign Policy Approach Toward Belarus - The DiplomatDecoding China's Foreign Policy Approach Toward Belarus  The Diplomat

Averbukh praises high quality of ice arenas in Belarus - Belarus News (BelTA)Averbukh praises high quality of ice arenas in Belarus  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus elections will be far from democratic, observers say - EURACTIVBelarus elections will be far from democratic, observers say  EURACTIV

People continue to cross Belarus-Poland border in search of safety in Europe - Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) InternationalPeople continue to cross Belarus-Poland border in search of safety in Europe  Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) International

Belarus deploys equipment and troops to Lithuanian border - ???????Belarus deploys equipment and troops to Lithuanian border  ???????

As Belarus votes in tightly controlled elections, its leader accuses the West of fueling unrest - The Associated PressAs Belarus votes in tightly controlled elections, its leader accuses the West of fueling unrest  The Associated Press

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

Lukashenko: God saved Belarus in 2020 - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko: God saved Belarus in 2020  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus: Open Letter: Urgent action by Johnson & Johnson needed to improve equitable access to bedaquiline-based ... - MSF Access CampaignBelarus: Open Letter: Urgent action by Johnson & Johnson needed to improve equitable access to bedaquiline-based ...  MSF Access Campaign

Russia's war on Ukraine has strengthened Lukashenka but undermined Belarus - Chatham HouseRussia's war on Ukraine has strengthened Lukashenka but undermined Belarus  Chatham House

Belarus' potash industry is going through the mill - IPS JournalBelarus' potash industry is going through the mill  IPS Journal

Human rights violations in Belarus - Chatham HouseHuman rights violations in Belarus  Chatham House

Belarus: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on International Day of Solidarity with the country - European UnionBelarus: Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell on International Day of Solidarity with the country  European Union

Lukashenko: Interfaith harmony is Belarus' main achievement - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko: Interfaith harmony is Belarus' main achievement  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus adopts new military doctrine involving nuclear weapons - CNNBelarus adopts new military doctrine involving nuclear weapons  CNN

Tinder swipes left on Belarus after Valentine's Day - POLITICO EuropeTinder swipes left on Belarus after Valentine's Day  POLITICO Europe

Belarus' National Center for Marketing, FICCI sign cooperation agreement - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' National Center for Marketing, FICCI sign cooperation agreement  Belarus News (BelTA)

Pantomimes and puppets: What to expect from Belarus's faux-lection - European Council on Foreign RelationsPantomimes and puppets: What to expect from Belarus's faux-lection  European Council on Foreign Relations

Belarus Is Reluctant to Share Fleeing Western Firms' Assets With Russia - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceBelarus Is Reluctant to Share Fleeing Western Firms' Assets With Russia  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

European Commission will propose to restrict grain imports from Russia and Belarus next week - Ukrainska PravdaEuropean Commission will propose to restrict grain imports from Russia and Belarus next week  Ukrainska Pravda

American on Lukashenko: This man is genius - Belarus News (BelTA)American on Lukashenko: This man is genius  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus' lower house of parliament of seventh convocation passes 364 bills - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' lower house of parliament of seventh convocation passes 364 bills  Belarus News (BelTA)

Lukashenko points out positive aspects of 'dictatorship' in Belarus - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko points out positive aspects of 'dictatorship' in Belarus  Belarus News (BelTA)

EU urges Big Tech to promote opposition media in Belarus - Financial TimesEU urges Big Tech to promote opposition media in Belarus  Financial Times

Belarus' external state debt down by $2.9bn in 2023 - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus' external state debt down by $2.9bn in 2023  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus sends over 40 observers for presidential election in Russia - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus sends over 40 observers for presidential election in Russia  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime - ReutersBelarus leader Lukashenko calls for armed street patrols, warns of 'extremist' crime  Reuters

Anatoli Liabedzka commented on conference on New Belarus Constitution: “We are creating a stable legal framework ... - ???????? ???????????Anatoli Liabedzka commented on conference on New Belarus Constitution: “We are creating a stable legal framework ...  ???????? ???????????

Russia has moved tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus - ForexLiveRussia has moved tactical nuclear weapons into Belarus  ForexLive

Russia moves tactical nukes to Belarus - MyIndMakersRussia moves tactical nukes to Belarus  MyIndMakers

Belarus in 2024: Russia's Last Ally? - Grey DynamicsBelarus in 2024: Russia's Last Ally?  Grey Dynamics

Education Ministry comments on Belarus' participation in World Youth Festival - Belarus News (BelTA)Education Ministry comments on Belarus' participation in World Youth Festival  Belarus News (BelTA)

Lukashenko describes Putin's election victory as overwhelming - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko describes Putin's election victory as overwhelming  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus Gears Up for Elections and Powerful New People's Assembly - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceBelarus Gears Up for Elections and Powerful New People's Assembly  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Lukashenko: Belarus may be young but Belarusians are an absolutely mature nation - Belarus News (BelTA)Lukashenko: Belarus may be young but Belarusians are an absolutely mature nation  Belarus News (BelTA)

Belarus retaliates against Lithuania's unfriendly actions - Belarus News (BelTA)Belarus retaliates against Lithuania's unfriendly actions  Belarus News (BelTA)