Maria Maksakova, the widow of former Russian MP Denis Voronenkov who fled to Ukraine and was murdered on March 23 in Kyiv. read more

Belarusian Special Operations Forces and units from Russian Airborn Forces will take part in a joint tactical exercise in October 2017, TASS reports quoting the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense. read more

It does not matter who will replace Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Belarus, writer and analyst Victor Shenderovich believes. But it needs to be done at a fair and open election. read more

Belarus and the European Union continue talks over visa facilitation and readmission. Technical details are being discussed now, Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei told journalists on May 19. read more

The terms of detention for people involved in the so-called ‘patriots’ case’ are getting prolonged. At least four people will stay in jail for a longer time. read more

Being caught between confronting Russia and the West and having problems in relations with each of them, the Belarusian authorities seek additional security guarantees. They aim to engage an influential geopolitical player capable of stabilising the situation in Eastern Europe. read more

Opposition activist Vyachaslau Siuchyk has been released from the detention centre in Akreststina Street. He has served a 15-day sentence there. Siuchyk was on hunger strike the whole time in protest against the prison conditions in Akrestsina Street. read more

Head of Babruiskclub Patriot Mikalai Mihalkou has been released, the human rights website Viasna reports. read more

Belarus and China are considering the possibility of introducing 30-day visa-free entry on a mutual basis. The matter was discussed at the talks between Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on 16 May, BelTA reports. read more

The Justice Ministry of Belarus has registered the Tell the Truth public association, reports the press office of the organization. read more