Russian FM: Colour revolution is impossible in Belarus
There can be no ‘colour revolution’ in Belarus because most Belarusians would not support it, Russian Minister for Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov told the Italian magazine Limes. read more
Opposition reshaping: where will it lead?
Following the full-scale fragmentation after the 2015 presidential election campaign, the Belarusian opposition is starting to unite. read more
Belarus is changing rapidly and needs the West
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, coupled with Russia's economic decline, has facilitated the separation of Belarusian national identity from all things Russian. The government has made an effort to differentiate Belarus's interests from those of the Kremlin and to wean the country off Russia's read more
OSCE condemns attack on journalist by Belarusian police
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has condemned an attack against a journalist that was carried out earlier this week by police in Belarus. read more
The Kremlin is using soft power to ensure pro-Russian moods in Belarus
The Kremlin is attempting to use soft power, i.e. public diplomacy and pro-Kremlin NGOs to strengthen pro-Russian moods in the Belarusian society. In addition, amid redistribution of languishing Russian state budget, Russian ideologists have stepped up their media efforts to promote their read more
Lukashenka: EU and USA examined our peaceful policy
Belarus is ready to cooperate with the EU and USA to preserve peace and order in the region, Alyaksandr Lukashenka said accepting ambassadors’ credentials. read more
Belarus Military Academy practising anti-hybrid warfare
There's a three-day command and staff training in the use of troops. read more
Journalist gets beaten then fined in Minsk court
Tut.by journalist Pavel Dabravolski was beaten in the court of the Frunze district of Minsk. It happened at the trial of the "graffiti case." Dabravolski was filming police take Pavel Syarhei and Maxim Shitsik out of the room for organizing a protest. read more
KGB suspends case against journalist Alesin
Last week journalist Aliaksandr Alesin found out about the State Security Committee (KGB) suspending the criminal case against him. read more
New UK ambassador arrives in Belarus
Fionna Gibb, the new British ambassador to Belarus, arrived in Minsk on January 24, the press office of the UK embassy told BelaPAN. read more |