Would-Be Belarus Presidential Candidate Tells Minsk Court Charges Fabricated
Viktar Babaryka, a former Belarusian banker whose bid to challenge authoritarian ruler Alyaksandr Lukashenka in last year’s disputed election was halted by his arrest, has told a court during his trial that the corruption charges against him were fabricated as he reiterated his innocence. read more
Belarusian Lawmakers Approve First Reading Of Bill Likely To Force Delay Of Elections, Referendum
Lawmakers in Belarus have approved the first reading of a bill amending the constitution to introduce a single voting day for all elections, a move that is likely to delay local elections and a referendum promised by authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka. read more
Belarusian Journalist, Russian Girlfriend Moved To House Arrest
Jailed journalist Raman Pratasevich and his girlfriend, Sofia Sapega, who were arrested after Belarus diverted to Minsk a passenger plane they were on, have been moved from the prisons where they were being held to house arrest amid calls by the opposition and rights activists for their immediate read more
EU Deplores Minsk Moves To Sever Ties After Economic Sanctions
The European Union says it regrets Belarus’s decision to cut ties with the bloc, saying it will only further isolate the country and have a negative impact on the Belarusian people. read more
Lukashenko: We will not give away our native land and sovereignty
Belarusians will not give their native land and sovereignty away to anyone, Aleksandr Lukashenko said read more
FM: Information war against Belarus, Russia is coordinated from the same centers
The information warfare against Belarus and Russia is coordinated from the same centers, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei told read more
Russia hopeful constitutional reform will put an end to speculations around Belarus
Russia hopes that the constitutional reform underway in Belarus will put an end to the speculations around Belarus, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov told read more
Lavrov reveals context in which Belarus was discussed at Geneva summit
Belarus was mentioned at the Russia-U.S. summit in Geneva as part of the discussion about the importance of respecting values and traditions of various countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told read more
FM: Contacts between Belarus, Russia intensified
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei noted the high intensity of Belarusian-Russian contacts as he met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on 18 June read more
Watchdog Says Belarus Health Workers Pay 'Heavy Price' For Political Crisis
Amnesty International says Belarusian health workers who participated in anti-government demonstrations or spoke out against official accounts are facing "brutal reprisals." read more |