Belarus

Country Belarus
Capital Minsk
Continent Europe
Currency Belarusian ruble(BYR)
Languages Belarusian & Russian

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After seven decades as a constituent republic of the USSR, Belarus attained its independence in 1991. It has retained closer political and economic ties to Russia than any of the other former Soviet republics. Belarus and Russia signed a treaty on a two-state union on 8 December 1999 envisioning greater political and economic integration. Although Belarus agreed to a framework to carry out the accord, serious implementation has yet to take place. Since his election in July 1994 as the country's first president, Aleksandr LUKASHENKO has steadily consolidated his power through authoritarian means. Government restrictions on freedom of speech and the press, peaceful assembly, and religion remain in place.

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Putin says Oreshnik hypersonic missile now operational, to be deployed in Belarus - India Today
  1. Putin says Oreshnik hypersonic missile now operational, to be deployed in Belarus  India Today
  2. Putin threatens Europe with Oreshnik missile deployment to Belarus  Euronews.com
  3. Oreshnik missile operational, to be deployed in Belarus: Putin | Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022 | Inshorts  Inshorts
  4. Putin says hypersonic missile enters service, to be deployed in Belarus  Business Standard


Three new companies now reside in China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone - BelTA – NewsThree new companies now reside in China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone  BelTA – News

Putin Ally Mocks U.S. For Changing Tune After Russia Sent Nukes To Belarus | ‘Won't Bomb You’ - Times of IndiaPutin Ally Mocks U.S. For Changing Tune After Russia Sent Nukes To Belarus | ‘Won't Bomb You’  Times of India

City view of Minsk in Belarus - XinhuaCity view of Minsk in Belarus  Xinhua

Visit to Valaam - ????????? ??????Visit to Valaam  ????????? ??????

Photo exhibit held in Minsk to mark World Anti-Fascist War - XinhuaPhoto exhibit held in Minsk to mark World Anti-Fascist War  Xinhua

Vodka Toasts With the Dictator of Belarus: How Diplomacy Gets Done in Trump 2.0 - PoliticoVodka Toasts With the Dictator of Belarus: How Diplomacy Gets Done in Trump 2.0  Politico

Tehran, Minsk emphasize expansion of agricultural ties - Tehran TimesTehran, Minsk emphasize expansion of agricultural ties  Tehran Times

ICC ratione loci Jurisdiction for Belarus: The Bangladesh/Myanmar Blueprint - Opinio JurisICC ratione loci Jurisdiction for Belarus: The Bangladesh/Myanmar Blueprint  Opinio Juris

Russia begins production of hypersonic missile, plans deployment to Belarus - The Kyiv IndependentRussia begins production of hypersonic missile, plans deployment to Belarus  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus’s military charm offensive in Asia - Lowy InstituteBelarus’s military charm offensive in Asia  Lowy Institute

India and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership - orfonline.orgIndia and Belarus: Recalibrating an Adrift Partnership  orfonline.org

Shelter for Belarusian political refugees to open in Italy - TVP WorldShelter for Belarusian political refugees to open in Italy  TVP World

Why Do Russian Drones Keep Attacking Belarus? - Technology OrgWhy Do Russian Drones Keep Attacking Belarus?  Technology Org

Lukashenko sees special operations forces as guarantor of peaceful sky above Belarus - BelTA – NewsLukashenko sees special operations forces as guarantor of peaceful sky above Belarus  BelTA – News

Unidentified drone crashes in Minsk after being downed by Belarusian forces - The Kyiv IndependentUnidentified drone crashes in Minsk after being downed by Belarusian forces  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus’ grain harvest past 2m tonnes - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ grain harvest past 2m tonnes  BelTA – News

Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus - MSNPutin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus  MSN

Lukashenko congratulates state oversight bodies on professional holiday - BelTA – NewsLukashenko congratulates state oversight bodies on professional holiday  BelTA – News

Unidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions - The Kyiv IndependentUnidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions  The Kyiv Independent

Suspected Belarusian drone found in central Lithuania after days-long search - The Kyiv IndependentSuspected Belarusian drone found in central Lithuania after days-long search  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania Protests Belarus Over Illegal Drone Incursions - ?????Lithuania Protests Belarus Over Illegal Drone Incursions  ?????

Lukashenko Urges "Military Mobilization" to Shield Belarus Economy From Global Crisis - UNITED24 MediaLukashenko Urges "Military Mobilization" to Shield Belarus Economy From Global Crisis  UNITED24 Media

Over 65,000 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start - BelTA – NewsOver 65,000 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start  BelTA – News

Is Russia preparing for war with NATO? What’s behind large-scale military exercises in Belarus - ??????????? ??????Is Russia preparing for war with NATO? What’s behind large-scale military exercises in Belarus  ??????????? ??????

UAV Incident in Minsk: A Russian Provocation to Draw Belarus into the War? - Robert Lansing InstituteUAV Incident in Minsk: A Russian Provocation to Draw Belarus into the War?  Robert Lansing Institute

WWIII fears rise as Putin warns NATO over Moscow plans missile deployment to Belarus - Daily Express USWWIII fears rise as Putin warns NATO over Moscow plans missile deployment to Belarus  Daily Express US

Drone spotted near Vilnius after crossing into Lithuania from Belarus - MeduzaDrone spotted near Vilnius after crossing into Lithuania from Belarus  Meduza

Belarus names most popular rail destinations in Russia - BelTA – NewsBelarus names most popular rail destinations in Russia  BelTA – News

Is Belarus Coming In From the Cold Following a U.S. Visit? - The Moscow TimesIs Belarus Coming In From the Cold Following a U.S. Visit?  The Moscow Times

Trump Deploys Nuclear Submarines, Putin Choses Positions of Oreshnik Missiles in Belarus - The European ConservativeTrump Deploys Nuclear Submarines, Putin Choses Positions of Oreshnik Missiles in Belarus  The European Conservative

Drone found in Lithuania that flew in from Belarus - ukranews.comDrone found in Lithuania that flew in from Belarus  ukranews.com

At Least 96 Russian Kamikaze Drones Entered Belarus in July - ??????????At Least 96 Russian Kamikaze Drones Entered Belarus in July  ??????????

Belarus Shoots Down Drone Over Minsk, Lukashenko Takes ‘Personal Control’ - Kyiv PostBelarus Shoots Down Drone Over Minsk, Lukashenko Takes ‘Personal Control’  Kyiv Post

Belarus creates special forces brigade on Ukrainian border: is a new invasion possible? - ??????Belarus creates special forces brigade on Ukrainian border: is a new invasion possible?  ??????

NOC president congratulates Belarusian swimmer on winning bronze medal at world championships - BelTA – NewsNOC president congratulates Belarusian swimmer on winning bronze medal at world championships  BelTA – News

Drone that entered Lithuania from Belarus found after 5-day search - AeroTimeDrone that entered Lithuania from Belarus found after 5-day search  AeroTime

Belarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail, says wife - Al JazeeraBelarus opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski freed from jail, says wife  Al Jazeera

Lithuanian military recovers mysterious drone 100km from Belarus border after five-day search - Euromaidan PressLithuanian military recovers mysterious drone 100km from Belarus border after five-day search  Euromaidan Press

Lithuania reports second drone from Belarus in a month, seen near Vilnius - AeroTimeLithuania reports second drone from Belarus in a month, seen near Vilnius  AeroTime

Belarus threatens to shift Zapad-2025 military drills closer to NATO border - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus threatens to shift Zapad-2025 military drills closer to NATO border  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus Releases Opposition Politician, 13 Other Political Prisoners - Human Rights WatchBelarus Releases Opposition Politician, 13 Other Political Prisoners  Human Rights Watch

Belarus: Tikhanovsky’s release prompts calls for more pressure on Lukashenko - International Bar AssociationBelarus: Tikhanovsky’s release prompts calls for more pressure on Lukashenko  International Bar Association

Belarus shoots down Russian drone, Ukraine's HUR claims - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus shoots down Russian drone, Ukraine's HUR claims  The Kyiv Independent

Lukashenko on drone that crashed in Belarus: ‘59kg of explosives, packed with bearing balls’ - BelTA – NewsLukashenko on drone that crashed in Belarus: ‘59kg of explosives, packed with bearing balls’  BelTA – News

Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Lithuania releases photos of drone that entered its airspace from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

No Strike Groups Forming in Belarus, Ukraine Monitors Zapad-2025 Military Exercises - Odessa JournalNo Strike Groups Forming in Belarus, Ukraine Monitors Zapad-2025 Military Exercises  Odessa Journal

More money appropriated to repair roads in Belarus in 2021-2025 - BelTA – NewsMore money appropriated to repair roads in Belarus in 2021-2025  BelTA – News

A youth agenda for democracy and human rights in Belarus - The Council of EuropeA youth agenda for democracy and human rights in Belarus  The Council of Europe

Drone from Belarus discovered after four days of search in central Lithuania - LRTDrone from Belarus discovered after four days of search in central Lithuania  LRT

Is There a Chance for Re-Engagement Between Belarus and the EU? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIs There a Chance for Re-Engagement Between Belarus and the EU?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Belarus on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

Xi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Meets with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko  fmprc.gov.cn

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets the Ambassador of Sudan - ZAWYAMinister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets the Ambassador of Sudan  ZAWYA

Belarus raises minimum subsistence budget on 1 August - BelTA – NewsBelarus raises minimum subsistence budget on 1 August  BelTA – News

Belarusian opposition leader calls for Trump to ‘punish’ dictator Lukashenko - politico.euBelarusian opposition leader calls for Trump to ‘punish’ dictator Lukashenko  politico.eu

Belarus - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectBelarus  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Molotov cocktail thrown at Polish officers over Belarus border amid growing migration pressure - Notes From PolandMolotov cocktail thrown at Polish officers over Belarus border amid growing migration pressure  Notes From Poland

Lukashenko: No one will bring Belarus and Russia to their knees - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: No one will bring Belarus and Russia to their knees  BelTA – News

Lithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling - Al JazeeraLithuania files case against Belarus at ICJ over alleged people smuggling  Al Jazeera

Belarus introduces fines for shops not stocking potatoes - TVP WorldBelarus introduces fines for shops not stocking potatoes  TVP World

Why India must distance itself from Lukashenka’s Belarus - New Eastern EuropeWhy India must distance itself from Lukashenka’s Belarus  New Eastern Europe

‘It’s slow because he cares’ - Meduza‘It’s slow because he cares’  Meduza

Lukashenko, Putin reaffirm plans to deploy Oreshnik missiles in Belarus by year end - BelTA – NewsLukashenko, Putin reaffirm plans to deploy Oreshnik missiles in Belarus by year end  BelTA – News

Baltic Alarm: Russian Drone Enters Lithuania via Belarus - The European ConservativeBaltic Alarm: Russian Drone Enters Lithuania via Belarus  The European Conservative

Key factors influencing the future of Belarus - ClingendaelKey factors influencing the future of Belarus  Clingendael

Russian "Gerbera" Drone Found at Lithuanian Military Site After Airspace Breach From Belarus - UNITED24 MediaRussian "Gerbera" Drone Found at Lithuanian Military Site After Airspace Breach From Belarus  UNITED24 Media

'I'd talk to the Devil himself' — Belarus' opposition torn on whether to reengage with dictator Lukashenko to save political prisoners - The Kyiv Independent'I'd talk to the Devil himself' — Belarus' opposition torn on whether to reengage with dictator Lukashenko to save political prisoners  The Kyiv Independent

Putin threatens Ukraine and Europe with hypersonic missile deployment in Belarus - MSNPutin threatens Ukraine and Europe with hypersonic missile deployment in Belarus  MSN

How Belarus is improving the quality of AI services - UNDPHow Belarus is improving the quality of AI services  UNDP

Lithuania finds drone that entered from Belarus - ?????????? ??????Lithuania finds drone that entered from Belarus  ?????????? ??????

Drone from Belarus found in Lithuania after several days of searching - ??????Drone from Belarus found in Lithuania after several days of searching  ??????

Prosecutor's office closes case of Belarusian man beaten in Gdansk - ??????Prosecutor's office closes case of Belarusian man beaten in Gdansk  ??????

Belarus’ Alina Zmushka wins bronze medal at world swimming championships in Singapore - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Alina Zmushka wins bronze medal at world swimming championships in Singapore  BelTA – News

Russia and Belarus to Develop AI Rooted in 'Traditional Values' - The Moscow TimesRussia and Belarus to Develop AI Rooted in 'Traditional Values'  The Moscow Times

Ambassador of Belarus A.Molchan meets with the President of Venezuela - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Ambassador of Belarus A.Molchan meets with the President of Venezuela  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Belarus calls for "dialogue with Poland to reduce risk of armed clashes" amid military build-up - Notes From PolandBelarus calls for "dialogue with Poland to reduce risk of armed clashes" amid military build-up  Notes From Poland

LADA in Belarus sells cheaper than in Russia. AvtoVAZ explains the reason - ??????LADA in Belarus sells cheaper than in Russia. AvtoVAZ explains the reason  ??????

Hypersonic missile deployment soon in Belarus: Putin - ANSAHypersonic missile deployment soon in Belarus: Putin  ANSA

UN experts criticise Belarus for psychiatric punishment - Times of IndiaUN experts criticise Belarus for psychiatric punishment  Times of India

Belarus: Eye to Eye - Freedom HouseBelarus: Eye to Eye  Freedom House

EV consumption surges in Belarus in H1 2025 - BelTA – NewsEV consumption surges in Belarus in H1 2025  BelTA – News

Belarus raises childcare allowance for children under three - BelTA – NewsBelarus raises childcare allowance for children under three  BelTA – News

Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus - The IndependentPutin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus  The Independent

Q&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions - Olympics.comQ&A regarding the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport in international competitions  Olympics.com

Belarus: After five years in jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky speaks out - BBCBelarus: After five years in jail, opposition figure Tikhanovsky speaks out  BBC

Did Trump free Belarus' opposition leader? - DWDid Trump free Belarus' opposition leader?  DW

Is Belarus Coming In From the Cold Following a U.S. Visit? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceIs Belarus Coming In From the Cold Following a U.S. Visit?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Belarus’ ambassador awarded Francisco de Miranda Order - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ ambassador awarded Francisco de Miranda Order  BelTA – News

No developed framework yet to deploy large workforce in Belarus - Business RecorderNo developed framework yet to deploy large workforce in Belarus  Business Recorder

Belarus, China enhance cooperation in digital development - BelTA – NewsBelarus, China enhance cooperation in digital development  BelTA – News

Drone that flew in from Belarus found in Lithuania - ?????????? ??????????? ??????Drone that flew in from Belarus found in Lithuania  ?????????? ??????????? ??????

Drone from Belarus breaches Lithuanian airspace - LRTDrone from Belarus breaches Lithuanian airspace  LRT

Health Comes First: Belarus Puts Healthcare at the Heart of its Sustainable Development Agenda - UNDPHealth Comes First: Belarus Puts Healthcare at the Heart of its Sustainable Development Agenda  UNDP

Belarus Defence Minister says India important area of country’s foreign policy - Sarkaritel.comBelarus Defence Minister says India important area of country’s foreign policy  Sarkaritel.com

Putin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus - MSNPutin says Russia's hypersonic missile has entered service and will be deployed in Belarus  MSN

How Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened - BBCHow Belarus dissidents in exile abroad are pursued and threatened  BBC