Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Is this the beginning of the end for ‘Europe’s last dictator’?
Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus faces threats from all sides as the country decides whether to give him a sixth term as president read more 
Women Lead The Charge Against Belarus's Longtime Ruler
A few months ago, she was a homemaker raising two kids and living in the shadow of her husband, an outspoken vlogger with presidential ambitions who was crisscrossing Belarus railing against President Alyaksandr Lukashenka. read more 
Belarus bans two opposition candidates from running in elections
Critics say disbarring Viktor Babariko and Valery Tsepkalo is effort to ensure sixth term for incumbent read more 
Lukashenko’s coronavirus election
Joerg Forbrig is senior fellow and director for Central and Eastern Europe at the German Marshall Fund of the United States think tank. read more 
Belarus leader claims to have quashed foreign-backed revolt
Alexander Lukashenko says ‘masks have been ripped off puppets and puppet masters’ read more 
Inside the plot to topple Europe’s last dictator
Valery Tsepkalo created a Belarusian Silicon Valley. Can he get the presidency? read more 
Belarus blues: can Europe's 'last dictator' survive rising discontent?
After decades in power, a bungled Covid-19 response has triggered a genuine electoral challenge read more 
Thousands turn out for VE Day parade in Belarus despite Covid-19 concerns
Country’s leader Alexander Lukashenko boasts of holding only parade in former Soviet Union read more
Victory Day: Belarus swaggers on parade as Russians leave Red Square deserted
In a tale of two cities, Moscow keeps its distance while in Minsk, thousands turn out for the traditional military spectacular read more 
Lukashenka Hell-Bent On Holding Victory Day Celebration In Belarus, Coronavirus Be Damned
The coronavirus pandemic has killed more than 250,000 people worldwide, ravaged the global economy, and even forced the Kremlin to relent on one of the important holidays of the year. read more |
