Belarus

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

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Introduction

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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Belarus - Wikipedia
Belarus - CIA World Fact Book
Belarus - BBC
Belarus - Timeline - BBC

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Financial watchdogs of Belarus, Egypt sign memorandum of understanding - BelTA – NewsFinancial watchdogs of Belarus, Egypt sign memorandum of understanding  BelTA – News

Belarus sets up counter-drone training facilities - BelTA – NewsBelarus sets up counter-drone training facilities  BelTA – News

Defense ministries of Belarus, Kazakhstan sign military cooperation plan for 2026 - BelTA – NewsDefense ministries of Belarus, Kazakhstan sign military cooperation plan for 2026  BelTA – News

Lithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack - Al JazeeraLithuania extends Belarus border closure over balloon attack  Al Jazeera

Lithuania will keep Belarus border shut until November 30 over balloon incidents - ThePrintLithuania will keep Belarus border shut until November 30 over balloon incidents  ThePrint

Tsikhanouskaya backs Lithuania border closure amid Belarus 'attacks' - Euronews.comTsikhanouskaya backs Lithuania border closure amid Belarus 'attacks'  Euronews.com

Putin's 3rd Nuke Shock; Russia Ally Belarus To Deploy Oreshnik In 30 Days After Burevestnik Fire - Times of IndiaPutin's 3rd Nuke Shock; Russia Ally Belarus To Deploy Oreshnik In 30 Days After Burevestnik Fire  Times of India

What’s Putin’s real message behind the Oreshnik move in Belarus? | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesWhat’s Putin’s real message behind the Oreshnik move in Belarus? | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Lithuania plans to close Belarus border after balloon incursions - Euronews.comLithuania plans to close Belarus border after balloon incursions  Euronews.com

World News in Brief: Funding cuts curb development, human rights in Belarus update, Ebola and mpox in Africa - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Funding cuts curb development, human rights in Belarus update, Ebola and mpox in Africa  UN News

Türkiye aims to elevate ties with Belarus: Official | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye aims to elevate ties with Belarus: Official | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Lithuania says it will shoot down smuggling balloons from Russia’s ally Belarus - The GuardianLithuania says it will shoot down smuggling balloons from Russia’s ally Belarus  The Guardian

Poland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania - ReutersPoland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania  Reuters

Belarusian balloons pose new threat in Putin’s hybrid war against Europe - Atlantic CouncilBelarusian balloons pose new threat in Putin’s hybrid war against Europe  Atlantic Council

‘Crazy scam’: President Lukashenko reacts to Lithuania’s border closure with Belarus - Anadolu Ajansi‘Crazy scam’: President Lukashenko reacts to Lithuania’s border closure with Belarus  Anadolu Ajansi

India-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, exchange views on matters of interest - The Economic TimesIndia-Belarus hold 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations, exchange views on matters of interest  The Economic Times

Lithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace - CNNLithuania closes border with Belarus after multiple balloons violate airspace  CNN

Lithuania says Poland agrees to postpone Belarus border opening - TVP WorldLithuania says Poland agrees to postpone Belarus border opening  TVP World

Belarus Army to Field Russian-Made Oreshnik Missiles by December - Modern DiplomacyBelarus Army to Field Russian-Made Oreshnik Missiles by December  Modern Diplomacy

Women's unions of Belarus, Russia’s Rostov forge business, cultural ties - BelTA – NewsWomen's unions of Belarus, Russia’s Rostov forge business, cultural ties  BelTA – News

Balloon-smuggling surge prompts Lithuania to permanently shut border with Belarus - politico.euBalloon-smuggling surge prompts Lithuania to permanently shut border with Belarus  politico.eu

Lithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings - Al JazeeraLithuania to shoot down smuggler balloons, shut Belarus border crossings  Al Jazeera

Poland may open more border crossings with Belarus next month, Tusk says - ReutersPoland may open more border crossings with Belarus next month, Tusk says  Reuters

Lithuanian PM says Belarus balloon incidents ‘call for united, resolute response,’ as it closes border with Russia’s ally – as it happened - The GuardianLithuanian PM says Belarus balloon incidents ‘call for united, resolute response,’ as it closes border with Russia’s ally – as it happened  The Guardian

Lithuania to keep Belarus border shut until November 30 over balloon incidents - ReutersLithuania to keep Belarus border shut until November 30 over balloon incidents  Reuters

Poland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania - Al Arabiya EnglishPoland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania  Al Arabiya English

Will the EU strike Belarus for sending balloons into Lithuanian airspace? - Defence24.comWill the EU strike Belarus for sending balloons into Lithuanian airspace?  Defence24.com

Lukashenko hits back at the West for 'barbed wire' hybrid war - ReutersLukashenko hits back at the West for 'barbed wire' hybrid war  Reuters

Lithuania closes its border with Belarus - Le Monde.frLithuania closes its border with Belarus  Le Monde.fr

Aleksander Lukashenko: Africa becomes market of future for Belarusian exports - TV BRICSAleksander Lukashenko: Africa becomes market of future for Belarusian exports  TV BRICS

Kallas: EU condemns Belarus’ provocations against Lithuania - EU NEIGHBOURS eastKallas: EU condemns Belarus’ provocations against Lithuania  EU NEIGHBOURS east

Belarus among few countries where 100+ faiths live in peace and harmony - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus among few countries where 100+ faiths live in peace and harmony  ??. ???????? ???????

Belarus and North Korea Agree on Steps to Elevate Relations to a New Level - REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)Belarus and North Korea Agree on Steps to Elevate Relations to a New Level  REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)

Poland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania - Latest news from AzerbaijanPoland delays Belarus border reopenings in solidarity with Lithuania  Latest news from Azerbaijan

22.5 Tonnes of Pork Fat Blocked From Entering Russia From Belarus - REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)22.5 Tonnes of Pork Fat Blocked From Entering Russia From Belarus  REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)

Lithuania Closes Border With Belarus Citing ‘Hybrid Attack’ - Bloomberg.comLithuania Closes Border With Belarus Citing ‘Hybrid Attack’  Bloomberg.com

Financial watchdogs of Belarus, Pakistan sign joint action plan for 2026 - BelTA – NewsFinancial watchdogs of Belarus, Pakistan sign joint action plan for 2026  BelTA – News

MPs explore growth points for tourism in Belarus, Russia - BelTA – NewsMPs explore growth points for tourism in Belarus, Russia  BelTA – News

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Secreta with Head of the IFRC Representative Office in Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Igor Secreta with Head of the IFRC Representative Office in Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Belarus’ Healthcare Ministry outlines key areas for cooperation with Africa - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Healthcare Ministry outlines key areas for cooperation with Africa  BelTA – News

Belarus says determined to promote relations with Iran - PressTVBelarus says determined to promote relations with Iran  PressTV

Belarus - Welcome to the United NationsBelarus  Welcome to the United Nations

Lithuania closes border with Belarus; crossings will only be allowed in exceptional cases - Baltic News NetworkLithuania closes border with Belarus; crossings will only be allowed in exceptional cases  Baltic News Network

‘The situation is critical’. Hundreds of trucks stuck in Belarus due to Lithuania’s border closure - BelTA – News‘The situation is critical’. Hundreds of trucks stuck in Belarus due to Lithuania’s border closure  BelTA – News

Lukashenko calls to monetize Belarus’ political capital in Africa - BelTA – NewsLukashenko calls to monetize Belarus’ political capital in Africa  BelTA – News

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Union Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Lithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns - BBCLithuania to shoot down smuggling balloons, PM warns  BBC

India participates in key Eurasian security meet in Belarus - SakshiPostIndia participates in key Eurasian security meet in Belarus  SakshiPost

Belarus court fines university staff after students fail to repay tuition fees - ??????Belarus court fines university staff after students fail to repay tuition fees  ??????

Belarus, South Korea plan to bolster cooperation in tourism - BelTA – NewsBelarus, South Korea plan to bolster cooperation in tourism  BelTA – News

Belarus showcases potential at medical innovations expo in Baku - BelTA – NewsBelarus showcases potential at medical innovations expo in Baku  BelTA – News

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Russia and Belarus boost agricultural trade by 22% in 2025 - TV BRICSRussia and Belarus boost agricultural trade by 22% in 2025  TV BRICS

Lithuania-Belarus Border Closure Strands Hundreds of Trucks - ?????Lithuania-Belarus Border Closure Strands Hundreds of Trucks  ?????

Lithuania Will Shoot Down Balloons Crossing Border From Belarus After Dozens Detected Overnight - The War ZoneLithuania Will Shoot Down Balloons Crossing Border From Belarus After Dozens Detected Overnight  The War Zone

Belarus’ Khomutsianskaya extends winning streak at ITF tournaments - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Khomutsianskaya extends winning streak at ITF tournaments  BelTA – News

Lukashenko ready for 'big deal' with US if it serves Belarus's interests - The Kyiv IndependentLukashenko ready for 'big deal' with US if it serves Belarus's interests  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuanian Prime Minister Expects Poland to Adjust Border Opening Plans With Belarus - REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)Lithuanian Prime Minister Expects Poland to Adjust Border Opening Plans With Belarus  REFORM.news (????? REFORM.by)

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov meets Secretary of State of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Lithuania extends closure of Belarus border crossings after balloons enter its airspace - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosLithuania extends closure of Belarus border crossings after balloons enter its airspace  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Belarus: Our resolve to deepen relations with Iran is serious' / Ireland condemns Israel's killing of Palestinians - Pars TodayBelarus: Our resolve to deepen relations with Iran is serious' / Ireland condemns Israel's killing of Palestinians  Pars Today

Lithuanian PM: Poland will delay reopening of checkpoints on Belarus’ border - BelTA – NewsLithuanian PM: Poland will delay reopening of checkpoints on Belarus’ border  BelTA – News

Belarus victorious at World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sport in Saudi Arabia - BelTA – NewsBelarus victorious at World Championships in Fire and Rescue Sport in Saudi Arabia  BelTA – News

200-year-old synagogue in Belarus up for auction for just $72,000 - Ynetnews200-year-old synagogue in Belarus up for auction for just $72,000  Ynetnews

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Paris Peace Forum - ???????? ???????????Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Paris Peace Forum  ???????? ???????????

Belarus identifies key food products for African market - BelTA – NewsBelarus identifies key food products for African market  BelTA – News

Ambassador of Belarus V.Borovikov meets the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Ambassador of Belarus V.Borovikov meets the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Lithuania accuses Belarus of 'hybrid attack' after contraband balloons shut airports - France 24Lithuania accuses Belarus of 'hybrid attack' after contraband balloons shut airports  France 24

National Bank: Belarus’ draft development program 2006-2030 significantly shortened after revision - BelTA – NewsNational Bank: Belarus’ draft development program 2006-2030 significantly shortened after revision  BelTA – News

Lithuania officially notifies Belarus about border crossing restrictions, closures - BelTA – NewsLithuania officially notifies Belarus about border crossing restrictions, closures  BelTA – News

Minister: Belarus aims to attract more African students - BelTA – NewsMinister: Belarus aims to attract more African students  BelTA – News

Belarus’ National Bank: AI will enhance security of customer data - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ National Bank: AI will enhance security of customer data  BelTA – News

Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month - lokmattimes.comLithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month  lokmattimes.com

Belarus’ border agency: Around 3,000 trucks queuing at border to enter Poland - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ border agency: Around 3,000 trucks queuing at border to enter Poland  BelTA – News

North Korea’s top diplomat denounces US as threat to peace at Belarus forum - NK NewsNorth Korea’s top diplomat denounces US as threat to peace at Belarus forum  NK News

Lithuania draws up plans to shut Belarus border crossings indefinitely after balloon disruptions - AP NewsLithuania draws up plans to shut Belarus border crossings indefinitely after balloon disruptions  AP News

Lithuania closes 2 Belarus border crossings for a month after airspace violations - The Kyiv IndependentLithuania closes 2 Belarus border crossings for a month after airspace violations  The Kyiv Independent

'Apologise…': Russia's nuclear ally dares NATO after Putin gives Burevestnik missile shock| Belarus - Hindustan Times'Apologise…': Russia's nuclear ally dares NATO after Putin gives Burevestnik missile shock| Belarus  Hindustan Times

Belarus mulls larger diplomatic presence in Kazakhstan - BelTA – NewsBelarus mulls larger diplomatic presence in Kazakhstan  BelTA – News

Poland plans to reopen two border crossings with Belarus, says PM Tusk - TVP WorldPoland plans to reopen two border crossings with Belarus, says PM Tusk  TVP World

Lithuania extends Belarus border closure after smuggling balloons enter airspace - AnewZLithuania extends Belarus border closure after smuggling balloons enter airspace  AnewZ

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

EU condemns Belarus balloon incursions after Hungary delays statement - politico.euEU condemns Belarus balloon incursions after Hungary delays statement  politico.eu

Belarus says determined to deepen relations with Iran - IRNA EnglishBelarus says determined to deepen relations with Iran  IRNA English

Belarus’ NOC President congratulated taekwondo athlete Gurtsiev on World Championships silver - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus’ NOC President congratulated taekwondo athlete Gurtsiev on World Championships silver  ??. ???????? ???????

Zhao Huirong: China, Belarus are committed to advancing a multipolar world - BelTA – NewsZhao Huirong: China, Belarus are committed to advancing a multipolar world  BelTA – News

Belarus Deputy PM: We are interested in implementing joint projects with Azerbaijan - Az?rtacBelarus Deputy PM: We are interested in implementing joint projects with Azerbaijan  Az?rtac

Pavel Tereshkovich’s reflections on the Night of Executed Poets and its destructive impact on Belarusian culture, language, and education - ???????? ???????????Pavel Tereshkovich’s reflections on the Night of Executed Poets and its destructive impact on Belarusian culture, language, and education  ???????? ???????????

Belarus, North Korea seek to expand cooperation in all areas - BelTA – NewsBelarus, North Korea seek to expand cooperation in all areas  BelTA – News

?Ukraine's Intelligence: russia to Deploy New Oreshnik System in Belarus by End of 2025 - Defense Express?Ukraine's Intelligence: russia to Deploy New Oreshnik System in Belarus by End of 2025  Defense Express

Belarus launches school project blending religion, patriotism and Soviet nostalgia - ??????Belarus launches school project blending religion, patriotism and Soviet nostalgia  ??????

Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Official visit of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Democratic People's Republic of Korea to Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Tatarinovich: Azerbaijan and Belarus are united in pursuit of independent policy - BelTA – NewsTatarinovich: Azerbaijan and Belarus are united in pursuit of independent policy  BelTA – News

FM: Belarus, Türkiye oppose interference in internal affairs of sovereign nations - BelTA – NewsFM: Belarus, Türkiye oppose interference in internal affairs of sovereign nations  BelTA – News

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Vice premier: Belarus expands machinery exports to African markets - BelTA – NewsVice premier: Belarus expands machinery exports to African markets  BelTA – News

Lithuania Shuts Belarus Border Crossings After Balloon Incidents - Evrim AgaciLithuania Shuts Belarus Border Crossings After Balloon Incidents  Evrim Agaci

Poland freezes Belarus border reopening, citing Lithuania’s security concerns - ??????Poland freezes Belarus border reopening, citing Lithuania’s security concerns  ??????

Vice premier outlines Belarus' plans for African markets - BelTA – NewsVice premier outlines Belarus' plans for African markets  BelTA – News

Ambassador: Türkiye attaches great importance to relations with Belarus - BelTA – NewsAmbassador: Türkiye attaches great importance to relations with Belarus  BelTA – News

Hungary stalls EU’s ‘hybrid war’ verdict against Belarus - politico.euHungary stalls EU’s ‘hybrid war’ verdict against Belarus  politico.eu

Belarusian Zavod SVT Servicing Russian Intercontinental Missile Electronics - ?????Belarusian Zavod SVT Servicing Russian Intercontinental Missile Electronics  ?????