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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On ‘dunki route’, Punjab man goes missing in Belarus; cops register FIR after 7 months against travel agent - The Indian ExpressOn ‘dunki route’, Punjab man goes missing in Belarus; cops register FIR after 7 months against travel agent  The Indian Express

US citizen detained in Belarus accused of sneaking into country on cargo train - CNNUS citizen detained in Belarus accused of sneaking into country on cargo train  CNN

Three U.S. Soldiers Found Dead Along With M88 Hercules Near Belarus; Big International Conspiracy? - Times of IndiaThree U.S. Soldiers Found Dead Along With M88 Hercules Near Belarus; Big International Conspiracy?  Times of India

Iran Joins Russia, Mexico, Venezuela, Ukraine, North Korea, Belarus, Myanmar, and Iraq as US Issues New Do Not Travel Alert: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldIran Joins Russia, Mexico, Venezuela, Ukraine, North Korea, Belarus, Myanmar, and Iraq as US Issues New Do Not Travel Alert: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Four U.S. Soldiers Abducted? Troops Vanish Near Belarus Border, NATO Forces Deployed For Searches - Times of IndiaFour U.S. Soldiers Abducted? Troops Vanish Near Belarus Border, NATO Forces Deployed For Searches  Times of India

RFE/RL Finds New Evidence Of Russia's Suspected Secret Nuclear Base In Belarus - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyRFE/RL Finds New Evidence Of Russia's Suspected Secret Nuclear Base In Belarus  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Poland suspends migrants' right to apply for asylum - BBCPoland suspends migrants' right to apply for asylum  BBC

Authoritarian leader of Belarus is sworn for a 7th term and tells his critics ‘you have no future’ - AP NewsAuthoritarian leader of Belarus is sworn for a 7th term and tells his critics ‘you have no future’  AP News

Exclusive: Sanctions-hit Belarus looks to Gambia to boost its depleted air fleet - ReutersExclusive: Sanctions-hit Belarus looks to Gambia to boost its depleted air fleet  Reuters

Poland accused of brutality as Belarus border crackdown escalates - politico.euPoland accused of brutality as Belarus border crackdown escalates  politico.eu

American detained in Belarus not linked to Pabrade rescue operation – VSAT - LRTAmerican detained in Belarus not linked to Pabrade rescue operation – VSAT  LRT

COMMENT: Lukashenko’s reshuffle tightens Belarus’ economic control - bne IntelliNewsCOMMENT: Lukashenko’s reshuffle tightens Belarus’ economic control  bne IntelliNews

Belarus - Resources, Power, Agriculture - BritannicaBelarus - Resources, Power, Agriculture  Britannica

Arrest of US man in Belarus not linked to missing soldier search, Lithuania says - TVP WorldArrest of US man in Belarus not linked to missing soldier search, Lithuania says  TVP World

‘A warning to all’: What Rajiv Gandhi wrote in the guestbook of a WWII memorial in Belarus - Scroll.in‘A warning to all’: What Rajiv Gandhi wrote in the guestbook of a WWII memorial in Belarus  Scroll.in

Belarusian opposition group's chairwoman Melnikava reported missing - The Kyiv IndependentBelarusian opposition group's chairwoman Melnikava reported missing  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus expresses solidarity with people of Myanmar - BelTA – NewsBelarus expresses solidarity with people of Myanmar  BelTA – News

Poland suspends right to asylum at Belarus border - Notes From PolandPoland suspends right to asylum at Belarus border  Notes From Poland

16 April – day of action for trade union rights and democracy in Belarus - IndustriALL16 April – day of action for trade union rights and democracy in Belarus  IndustriALL

Belarus - Soviet Socialist Republic, Emergence, History - BritannicaBelarus - Soviet Socialist Republic, Emergence, History  Britannica

Russia’s Penza Oblast offers Belarus cooperation in many fields - BelTA – NewsRussia’s Penza Oblast offers Belarus cooperation in many fields  BelTA – News

Belarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus will not merge with Russia in the near future, Lukashenko says  The Kyiv Independent

US man detained in Belarus as search for missing US soldier continues - TVP WorldUS man detained in Belarus as search for missing US soldier continues  TVP World

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia should rely on their own capacities - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Belarus, Russia should rely on their own capacities  BelTA – News

Belarus participates in international security expo in Kazakhstan’s Astana - BelTA – NewsBelarus participates in international security expo in Kazakhstan’s Astana  BelTA – News

Volfovich: National security system fulfills its role in Belarus - BelTA – NewsVolfovich: National security system fulfills its role in Belarus  BelTA – News

Belarus Risks Economic Collapse Due to Russian Military Dependence - Odessa JournalBelarus Risks Economic Collapse Due to Russian Military Dependence  Odessa Journal

EU imposes new sanctions on Belarus - The Sofia GlobeEU imposes new sanctions on Belarus  The Sofia Globe

SBGS spox: Situation on border with Belarus does not pose threat to Ukraine - UkrinformSBGS spox: Situation on border with Belarus does not pose threat to Ukraine  Ukrinform

Alexander Lukashenko sworn in for seventh term as president of Belarus - Euronews.comAlexander Lukashenko sworn in for seventh term as president of Belarus  Euronews.com

Belarus, Vietnam to expand agricultural cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Vietnam to expand agricultural cooperation  BelTA – News

Vietnam, Belarus unveil key solutions to boost trade - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Belarus unveil key solutions to boost trade  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Belarus increases export duties on some oil products - BelTA – NewsBelarus increases export duties on some oil products  BelTA – News

Industrial cooperation between Belarus, Russia's Penza Oblast described as important - BelTA – NewsIndustrial cooperation between Belarus, Russia's Penza Oblast described as important  BelTA – News

Belarus’ MPs to discuss bill on state social insurance, pension protection - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ MPs to discuss bill on state social insurance, pension protection  BelTA – News

Belarus bans dozens of books, including Applebaum and Mitchell titles - euroradio.fmBelarus bans dozens of books, including Applebaum and Mitchell titles  euroradio.fm

Vietnam, Russia, China, UAE, Belarus, Turkey, Armenia, Thailand, India, Cuba, Maldives, and Egypt welcome Aeroflot’s massive Summer 2025 schedule, with Approx Three Hundred powerful routes to fuel global travel and tourism boom - Travel And Tour WorldVietnam, Russia, China, UAE, Belarus, Turkey, Armenia, Thailand, India, Cuba, Maldives, and Egypt welcome Aeroflot’s massive Summer 2025 schedule, with Approx Three Hundred powerful routes to fuel global travel and tourism boom  Travel And Tour World

Belarus sends emergency assistance to Myanmar - BelTA – NewsBelarus sends emergency assistance to Myanmar  BelTA – News

Belarus to supply new trams to Russia’s Novosibirsk in 2025 - BelTA – NewsBelarus to supply new trams to Russia’s Novosibirsk in 2025  BelTA – News

MTS Belarus leads by internet speed in February - study - TelecompaperMTS Belarus leads by internet speed in February - study  Telecompaper

Belarus on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

Belarus to deport US national accused of entering country illegally on an empty train - NewsdayBelarus to deport US national accused of entering country illegally on an empty train  Newsday

Belarusian pilot shares details of assistance mission to Myanmar - BelTA – NewsBelarusian pilot shares details of assistance mission to Myanmar  BelTA – News

Ambassador: Türkiye appreciates Belarus’ peace efforts in the region - BelTA – NewsAmbassador: Türkiye appreciates Belarus’ peace efforts in the region  BelTA – News

Phone of exiled Belarusian politician traced to Belarus after her mysterious disappearance - ????? ?????? ??????Phone of exiled Belarusian politician traced to Belarus after her mysterious disappearance  ????? ?????? ??????

Germany deploys armored brigade in Lithuania near border with Belarus - ??????.???Germany deploys armored brigade in Lithuania near border with Belarus  ??????.???

EU expands sanctions against Belarus over political oppression - ReutersEU expands sanctions against Belarus over political oppression  Reuters

Belarus Weekly: Belarus, Russia ratify security pact, expanding nuclear umbrella, military integration - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus Weekly: Belarus, Russia ratify security pact, expanding nuclear umbrella, military integration  The Kyiv Independent

Everything you need to know about Belarus’ inauguration day 2025 in Minsk - BelTA – NewsEverything you need to know about Belarus’ inauguration day 2025 in Minsk  BelTA – News

MTS Belarus opens second shop in Pinsk - TelecompaperMTS Belarus opens second shop in Pinsk  Telecompaper

The Belarus ‘election’ raises the question: When will Lukashenka step down? - Chatham HouseThe Belarus ‘election’ raises the question: When will Lukashenka step down?  Chatham House

Search underway for 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania during training on Belarus border - The Kyiv IndependentSearch underway for 4 US soldiers missing in Lithuania during training on Belarus border  The Kyiv Independent

Poland shuts asylum door at Belarus border with EU backing - politico.euPoland shuts asylum door at Belarus border with EU backing  politico.eu

‘Taken to Belarus forest instead of Germany, tortured’: Haryana man says Patiala firm cheated him of Rs 8.5 lakh - The Indian Express‘Taken to Belarus forest instead of Germany, tortured’: Haryana man says Patiala firm cheated him of Rs 8.5 lakh  The Indian Express

Exit poll shows Lukashenko with 87.6% of vote in Belarus presidential race - Al JazeeraExit poll shows Lukashenko with 87.6% of vote in Belarus presidential race  Al Jazeera

Under Russia’s deepening shadow, Belarus tries to maintain its balancing act - The Washington PostUnder Russia’s deepening shadow, Belarus tries to maintain its balancing act  The Washington Post

Belarus’ exiled political opposition struggles to weaken Lukashenko’s hold - Equal TimesBelarus’ exiled political opposition struggles to weaken Lukashenko’s hold  Equal Times

Lukashenko: Belarus focused on industrial co-operation with Russia - ???????? ???????Lukashenko: Belarus focused on industrial co-operation with Russia  ???????? ???????

Widely criticised election sees ‘brutal democracy’ continue in Belarus - International Bar AssociationWidely criticised election sees ‘brutal democracy’ continue in Belarus  International Bar Association

Belarus Days 2024 - EEASBelarus Days 2024  EEAS

Belarusian ambassador visits Myanmar's Embassy in Hanoi - BelTA – NewsBelarusian ambassador visits Myanmar's Embassy in Hanoi  BelTA – News

NGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border - Euronews.comNGOs slam Polish asylum law amid 'dire' conditions at Belarus border  Euronews.com

Myanmar Consul General thanked Belarus for its assistance in dealing with earthquake aftermath - ???????? ???????Myanmar Consul General thanked Belarus for its assistance in dealing with earthquake aftermath  ???????? ???????

Alexander Lukashenko wins seventh straight term in ‘sham’ Belarus election - Al JazeeraAlexander Lukashenko wins seventh straight term in ‘sham’ Belarus election  Al Jazeera

Belarus’ forestries restore over 4,500ha of forests since winter - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ forestries restore over 4,500ha of forests since winter  BelTA – News

Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled - The ConversationBelarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled  The Conversation

Poland aids search for missing Belarusian opposition leader - TVP WorldPoland aids search for missing Belarusian opposition leader  TVP World

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Belarus - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Belarus  Human Rights Watch

Lukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham - The GuardianLukashenko wins seventh term as Belarus president in election rejected as sham  The Guardian

Belarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter? - Al JazeeraBelarus presidential election: Who’s taking on Lukashenko, does it matter?  Al Jazeera

There is no formed group of enemy troops on the territory of Belarus, in the direction of our border - Demchenko - ?????????? ?????? ??????? ?? ?????There is no formed group of enemy troops on the territory of Belarus, in the direction of our border - Demchenko  ?????????? ?????? ??????? ?? ?????

Lukashenko offers to host 'hassle-free' Ukraine peace talks - Euronews.comLukashenko offers to host 'hassle-free' Ukraine peace talks  Euronews.com

Belarusian rescuers arrive in Myanmar - BelTA – NewsBelarusian rescuers arrive in Myanmar  BelTA – News

Lukashenko orders search for rare earth minerals in Belarus - Euronews.comLukashenko orders search for rare earth minerals in Belarus  Euronews.com

Belarus collects over 840,000 tonnes of secondary material resources in 2024 - BelTA – NewsBelarus collects over 840,000 tonnes of secondary material resources in 2024  BelTA – News

Four US Soldiers Go Missing Near Belarus Border in Lithuania - Bloomberg.comFour US Soldiers Go Missing Near Belarus Border in Lithuania  Bloomberg.com

Azerbaijan elevates non-oil exports to Belarus in 2M2025 - Trend News AgencyAzerbaijan elevates non-oil exports to Belarus in 2M2025  Trend News Agency

Putting On a Show? Poland Suspends Asylum on Belarus Border - The European ConservativePutting On a Show? Poland Suspends Asylum on Belarus Border  The European Conservative

Interview: China shows dedication to peaceful development, says Belarusian expert - XinhuaInterview: China shows dedication to peaceful development, says Belarusian expert  Xinhua

Belarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group - UN NewsBelarus: Violations remain ‘widespread and systematic’, says independent expert group  UN News

EU unveils new sanctions against Belarus in response to presidential elections - The Kyiv IndependentEU unveils new sanctions against Belarus in response to presidential elections  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus' Emergencies Ministry gears up to assist Myanmar as earthquake strikes - BelTA – NewsBelarus' Emergencies Ministry gears up to assist Myanmar as earthquake strikes  BelTA – News

Belarus Selling Rapeseed Oil Sourced From Occupied Ukraine To The EU, RFE/RL Finds - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyBelarus Selling Rapeseed Oil Sourced From Occupied Ukraine To The EU, RFE/RL Finds  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarusian services detained an American. Is he a soldier missing in Lithuania? - ??????Belarusian services detained an American. Is he a soldier missing in Lithuania?  ??????

Belarus’ military delegation unhurt in Myanmar earthquake - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ military delegation unhurt in Myanmar earthquake  BelTA – News

Nuclear weapons in Belarus: What we Know - ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear WeaponsNuclear weapons in Belarus: What we Know  ICAN - International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons

India, Belarus hold first-ever consular dialogue in Minsk - The Economic TimesIndia, Belarus hold first-ever consular dialogue in Minsk  The Economic Times

Belarus: ahead of sham election, RSF files ICC complaint for Lukashenko’s crimes against humanity targeting journalists - Reporters sans frontièresBelarus: ahead of sham election, RSF files ICC complaint for Lukashenko’s crimes against humanity targeting journalists  Reporters sans frontières

Defense Ministry: Belarus’ air defense proves effective - BelTA – NewsDefense Ministry: Belarus’ air defense proves effective  BelTA – News

Belarusian opposition leader missing, Poland aids in search efforts - podcasty.polskieradio.plBelarusian opposition leader missing, Poland aids in search efforts  podcasty.polskieradio.pl

Belarus’ vice premier comments on cooperation prospects with Russia’s Novosibirsk Oblast - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ vice premier comments on cooperation prospects with Russia’s Novosibirsk Oblast  BelTA – News

Russia proposes to build drone factory in Belarus to 'ensure security' - The Kyiv IndependentRussia proposes to build drone factory in Belarus to 'ensure security'  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote - Al JazeeraBelarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote  Al Jazeera

Belarus Days start in Brussels in support of the people of Belarus - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodBelarus Days start in Brussels in support of the people of Belarus  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Belarus Weekly: Belarus drops out of top 20 global arms exporters list - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus Weekly: Belarus drops out of top 20 global arms exporters list  The Kyiv Independent

Over 18,500 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start - BelTA – NewsOver 18,500 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start  BelTA – News

Belarus - consilium.europa.euBelarus  consilium.europa.eu

'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president - BBC'Don't overdo it, Steve': BBC journalist in testy exchange with Belarus president  BBC

Belarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko' - BBCBelarus election: 'There is no alternative to Alexander Lukashenko'  BBC

The fourth U.S. soldier? An American was found in a freight car from Lithuania in Belarus - EADailyThe fourth U.S. soldier? An American was found in a freight car from Lithuania in Belarus  EADaily