Belarus Lawmakers Approve Amendments That Severely Restrict Civil Rights, Media
Belarusian lawmakers have approved several amendments. read more
Makei urges USA to assess situation in Belarus objectively
MINSK, 23 March (BelTA) – On 22 March Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Vladimir Makei had a telephone conversation with Derek Chollet, a senior policy advisor to the Secretary of State at the rank of Under Secretary, on the initiative of the USA, BelTA learned from the press service of the read more
Leader Of Belarus Opposition Party Detained Amid Crackdown
MINSK -- The leader of the opposition United Civil Party (AHP) has been detained on unknown charges amid an ongoing crackdown on Belarusians demanding the resignation of the country's authoritarian leader, Alyaksandr Lukashenka. read more
No Freedom Day For Belarusians. Minsk Authorities Refuse To Authorise Holiday
The Municipal Department of Internal Affairs of the Minsk City Executive Committee refused to conclude an agreement with the organisers of Freedom Day. read more
EU And U.S. Support Opposition’s Initiative To Hold Election In Belarus In 2021
The EU and the U.S. supported the initiative of the Belarusian opposition to hold a presidential election in Belarus in 2021, Interfax.by reports. read more
Italy described as informal friend of Belarus inside European Union
MINSK, 17 March (BelTA) – Chairman of the International Affairs and National Security Commission of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Sergei Rachkov met with Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Emigration Commission of the Senate of the Italian Republic Vito Petrocelli read more
Russian ambassador to Belarus fired
MINSK, 19 March (BelTA) – President of Russia Vladimir Putin has relieved Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Belarus Dmitry Mezentsev of his post. read more
Alexander Lukashenko: “You Will Have Other Presidents, Have Patience”
The change of power in Belarus will take place only through elections. read more
Belarus Opposition Leader Renews Battle Against Lukashenka
Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya has made good on promises to reignite the effort to topple Alyaksandr Lukashenka, calling for renewed protests over a disputed presidential election, announcing a nationwide online vote on possible mediated negotiations to end the crisis, and read more
Lukashenka Holds Up Sanctioned Ex-Ministers As Possible Successors In Belarus
Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a televised appearance on March 19 to say that two former Belarusian government ministers currently under Western sanctions would be "strong candidates" who could succeed him after a possible presidential election. read more |