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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Belarus - Wikipedia
Belarus - CIA World Fact Book
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Belarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus fuel exports to Russia surge as Moscow faces domestic shortages  The Kyiv Independent

Belarus 0-6 Denmark: Group C leaders strengthen goal-difference lead over Scotland in Group C - BBCBelarus 0-6 Denmark: Group C leaders strengthen goal-difference lead over Scotland in Group C  BBC

Highlights: Belarus 0-6 Denmark | Highlights | European Qualifiers - UEFA.comHighlights: Belarus 0-6 Denmark | Highlights | European Qualifiers  UEFA.com

Froholdt shines as Denmark thrash Belarus - OneFootballFroholdt shines as Denmark thrash Belarus  OneFootball

Russia Has Started Blocking Foreign SIM Cards for 24 Hours, Belarus Says - The Moscow TimesRussia Has Started Blocking Foreign SIM Cards for 24 Hours, Belarus Says  The Moscow Times

Smugglers floating contraband into Lithuania - DWSmugglers floating contraband into Lithuania  DW

‘People are dying’: Belarusians warn Lukashenko’s crackdown is far from over - The Guardian‘People are dying’: Belarusians warn Lukashenko’s crackdown is far from over  The Guardian

Poland to reopen border with Belarus after nearly two-week closure, PM Tusk says - Euronews.comPoland to reopen border with Belarus after nearly two-week closure, PM Tusk says  Euronews.com

Russia and Belarus fully reinstated by International Paralympic Committee vote - CNNRussia and Belarus fully reinstated by International Paralympic Committee vote  CNN

Satellite Images Appear To Show Secretive Construction Of 'Strategic' Base In Belarus - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertySatellite Images Appear To Show Secretive Construction Of 'Strategic' Base In Belarus  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts some sanctions on its national airline - AP NewsBelarus frees 52 political prisoners as US lifts some sanctions on its national airline  AP News

India joins Russia-Belarus drills amid nuclear weapons launch rehearsal - Al JazeeraIndia joins Russia-Belarus drills amid nuclear weapons launch rehearsal  Al Jazeera

Towards a Roadmap to Accelerate the Circular Transition in Belarus - UNECETowards a Roadmap to Accelerate the Circular Transition in Belarus  UNECE

Polish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful - Notes From PolandPolish court rules asylum ban at Belarus border justified and lawful  Notes From Poland

Russia Boosts Fuel Imports From Belarus as Refinery Strikes Deepen Domestic Shortages - The Moscow TimesRussia Boosts Fuel Imports From Belarus as Refinery Strikes Deepen Domestic Shortages  The Moscow Times

Belarus ramps up fuel exports to gasoline-thirsty Russia - ReutersBelarus ramps up fuel exports to gasoline-thirsty Russia  Reuters

Over 149,000 family capital deposits opened in Belarus - BelTA – NewsOver 149,000 family capital deposits opened in Belarus  BelTA – News

‘Unbreakable’: Stockholm’s tribute to Belarus’ political prisoners on Ales Bialiatski’s birthday - Right Livelihood‘Unbreakable’: Stockholm’s tribute to Belarus’ political prisoners on Ales Bialiatski’s birthday  Right Livelihood

Belarus v Denmark | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - UEFA - supersport.comBelarus v Denmark | Match Highlights | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers - UEFA  supersport.com

Tsikhanouskaya: Around 350 people sentenced to death in Belarus under Lukashenka - ??????Tsikhanouskaya: Around 350 people sentenced to death in Belarus under Lukashenka  ??????

Ambassador of Belarus R.Romanovsky holds talks with representatives of government agencies and the Malaysian business community - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Ambassador of Belarus R.Romanovsky holds talks with representatives of government agencies and the Malaysian business community - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Belarus between Washington and Moscow - Defence24.comBelarus between Washington and Moscow  Defence24.com

Scotland vs Belarus: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news - ESPNScotland vs Belarus: Kick-off time, how to watch, stats, team news  ESPN

Bill on ratifying Belarus-Russia joint electricity market treaty in parliament - BelTA – NewsBill on ratifying Belarus-Russia joint electricity market treaty in parliament  BelTA – News

Belarus orders teachers to spy on religious groups - ??????Belarus orders teachers to spy on religious groups  ??????

Benefits, job security, free meals: How Belarus supports families with children - BelTA – NewsBenefits, job security, free meals: How Belarus supports families with children  BelTA – News

Belarus, Qatar set to expand business cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Qatar set to expand business cooperation  BelTA – News

Belarus vs. Denmark: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview - FOX SportsBelarus vs. Denmark: How to Watch, Odds, WCQ Preview  FOX Sports

Defense ministries of Belarus, Cuba to ramp up cooperation - BelTA – NewsDefense ministries of Belarus, Cuba to ramp up cooperation  BelTA – News

The statement on the recognition of 18 people as political prisoners - spring96.orgThe statement on the recognition of 18 people as political prisoners  spring96.org

Chinese delegation visits Belarus greenhouse complex - HortidailyChinese delegation visits Belarus greenhouse complex  Hortidaily

Belarusian dissident Kolesnikova sends first letter from prison in more than two years - bne IntelliNewsBelarusian dissident Kolesnikova sends first letter from prison in more than two years  bne IntelliNews

Where to watch Belarus today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games - Goal.comWhere to watch Belarus today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games  Goal.com

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Belarus - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Belarus  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Belarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe - BBCBelarus and Russia's show of firepower appears to be a message to Europe  BBC

Belarus’ FM on ambivalent position of some partners in integration structures - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus’ FM on ambivalent position of some partners in integration structures  ??. ???????? ???????

Belarus FM comments on partners’ two-faced stance in integration blocs - BelTA – NewsBelarus FM comments on partners’ two-faced stance in integration blocs  BelTA – News

Belarus, Türkiye discuss business opportunities - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Türkiye discuss business opportunities  BelTA – News

Belarusian Security Event at the Riga Conference - ???????? ???????????Belarusian Security Event at the Riga Conference  ???????? ???????????

Zelensky: Russia preparing provocations with Ukrainian POWs in Belarus - ??????Zelensky: Russia preparing provocations with Ukrainian POWs in Belarus  ??????

Tsikhanouskaya Must Vacate Home 'Within 2-3 Weeks' As Lithuania Downgrades Security - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyTsikhanouskaya Must Vacate Home 'Within 2-3 Weeks' As Lithuania Downgrades Security  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus pardons 25 more prisoners under US pressure - Al JazeeraBelarus pardons 25 more prisoners under US pressure  Al Jazeera

Russia and Belarus conduct tactical nuclear launch drills during ‘Zapad’ Military Exercise - NewsonairRussia and Belarus conduct tactical nuclear launch drills during ‘Zapad’ Military Exercise  Newsonair

"So that justice can be brought about in Belarus." IAPB presented a report on paths to accountability for Belarus - spring96.org"So that justice can be brought about in Belarus." IAPB presented a report on paths to accountability for Belarus  spring96.org

World Cup qualifying: Arnautovic hits four in Austria rout, Denmark hit Belarus for six - FotMobWorld Cup qualifying: Arnautovic hits four in Austria rout, Denmark hit Belarus for six  FotMob

Belarus, Saudi Arabia discuss joint business council to boost cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Saudi Arabia discuss joint business council to boost cooperation  BelTA – News

Ruthless Danes humiliate Belarus to keep World Cup qualification firmly in sight - Flashscore.comRuthless Danes humiliate Belarus to keep World Cup qualification firmly in sight  Flashscore.com

Zapad 2025: Russia, Belarus military exercise explained - Times of IndiaZapad 2025: Russia, Belarus military exercise explained  Times of India

Belarus, Laos agree to step up interaction in standardization, certification of products - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Laos agree to step up interaction in standardization, certification of products  BelTA – News

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

Summary of the “For Democratic Belarus” Alliance meeting in Paris - ???????? ???????????Summary of the “For Democratic Belarus” Alliance meeting in Paris  ???????? ???????????

Belarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions - Al JazeeraBelarus, Russia conduct joint military drills amid NATO tensions  Al Jazeera

Russia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus - Al JazeeraRussia launches cruise missiles in Zapad 2025 military drills with Belarus  Al Jazeera

Belarus, Saudi Arabia to set up business council for economic co-operation development - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus, Saudi Arabia to set up business council for economic co-operation development  ??. ???????? ???????

Belarus-China exchange trade up 11% - BelTA – NewsBelarus-China exchange trade up 11%  BelTA – News

Display of firepower in Russia-Belarus war games stirs unease across Europe - The GuardianDisplay of firepower in Russia-Belarus war games stirs unease across Europe  The Guardian

Fighting Belarusians Is Absurd: Lithuanians on the “Zapad” Military Drills - euroradio.fmFighting Belarusians Is Absurd: Lithuanians on the “Zapad” Military Drills  euroradio.fm

Leader of Belarus opposition warns Trump: Beware of her nation’s president - AP NewsLeader of Belarus opposition warns Trump: Beware of her nation’s president  AP News

Belarus arrests Polish priest on spying charges - Al JazeeraBelarus arrests Polish priest on spying charges  Al Jazeera

Belarus and Sri Lanka’s diplomats discussed visa facilitation and launch of direct flights - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus and Sri Lanka’s diplomats discussed visa facilitation and launch of direct flights  ??. ???????? ???????

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a high-level meeting on Belarus in Brussels - ???????? ???????????Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at a high-level meeting on Belarus in Brussels  ???????? ???????????

Belarus’ government, Gazprom sign cooperation roadmap until 2030 - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ government, Gazprom sign cooperation roadmap until 2030  BelTA – News

Belarus, Kazakhstan outline topics for first joint agricultural forum - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Kazakhstan outline topics for first joint agricultural forum  BelTA – News

Belarus to compete in 2025 European Rowing Coastal & Beach Sprint Championships - BelTA – NewsBelarus to compete in 2025 European Rowing Coastal & Beach Sprint Championships  BelTA – News

Belarus, Laos keen to develop correspondent banking relationships - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Laos keen to develop correspondent banking relationships  BelTA – News

Belarus frees 52 political prisoners after US mediation - Al JazeeraBelarus frees 52 political prisoners after US mediation  Al Jazeera

Poland to Belarus: Border could close 'at any moment' - ??????Poland to Belarus: Border could close 'at any moment'  ??????

Belarus Increases Gasoline and Diesel Deliveries to Russia Amid Supply Shortages - UNITED24 MediaBelarus Increases Gasoline and Diesel Deliveries to Russia Amid Supply Shortages  UNITED24 Media

Latvia extends nighttime airspace restrictions near borders with Russia and Belarus - The Kyiv IndependentLatvia extends nighttime airspace restrictions near borders with Russia and Belarus  The Kyiv Independent

LRT English Newsletter: Belarus, balloons, and democrats - LRTLRT English Newsletter: Belarus, balloons, and democrats  LRT

Why is Belarus v Denmark being played without fans? Venue details, and why the game is in Hungary - The ScotsmanWhy is Belarus v Denmark being played without fans? Venue details, and why the game is in Hungary  The Scotsman

Nearly 9.5m tonnes of grain with rapeseed and corn harvested in Belarus - BelTA – NewsNearly 9.5m tonnes of grain with rapeseed and corn harvested in Belarus  BelTA – News

Ambassador of Belarus M.Kasko meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Ambassador of Belarus M.Kasko meets the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

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Belarus, UAE see great potential in military cooperation - BelTA – NewsBelarus, UAE see great potential in military cooperation  BelTA – News

Belarus sidesteps sanctions with launch of new sports channel - ??????Belarus sidesteps sanctions with launch of new sports channel  ??????

Oman and Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Economic Cooperation, Tourism and Sustainable Development - Travel And Tour WorldOman and Belarus Strengthen Bilateral Ties with Focus on Economic Cooperation, Tourism and Sustainable Development  Travel And Tour World

Belarus boosts gasoline supplies to Russia fourfold amid fuel shortage - ??????Belarus boosts gasoline supplies to Russia fourfold amid fuel shortage  ??????

Russia Urges Poland to Reopen Belarus Border - The Moscow TimesRussia Urges Poland to Reopen Belarus Border  The Moscow Times

Europe needs a new approach to Belarus focused on practical outcomes - Atlantic CouncilEurope needs a new approach to Belarus focused on practical outcomes  Atlantic Council

Scotland vs Belarus: prediction, stats, odds and tips - SquawkaScotland vs Belarus: prediction, stats, odds and tips  Squawka

Zapad 2025: What the Russia–Belarus military exercise will reveal about Lukashenka’s intentions - Chatham HouseZapad 2025: What the Russia–Belarus military exercise will reveal about Lukashenka’s intentions  Chatham House

Oman, Belarus sign $1.4bln pulp and paper mill investment deal - ZAWYAOman, Belarus sign $1.4bln pulp and paper mill investment deal  ZAWYA

Chargé d'Affaires of Belarus V.Zhur meets State Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Chargé d'Affaires of Belarus V.Zhur meets State Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Belarus’ Ambassador presented copies of credentials to Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister - ??. ???????? ???????Belarus’ Ambassador presented copies of credentials to Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Foreign Minister  ??. ???????? ???????

FIFA World Cup Qualifying: Belarus 0, Denmark 6 - TSNFIFA World Cup Qualifying: Belarus 0, Denmark 6  TSN

Not So Quiet on the Eastern Front: Elements of a Risk Management Strategy Toward Belarus - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceNot So Quiet on the Eastern Front: Elements of a Risk Management Strategy Toward Belarus  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Look Who's Shooting Down Russian Drones: Belarus - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLook Who's Shooting Down Russian Drones: Belarus  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Longtime Belarus leader Lukashenko signals he may not seek another term - Al JazeeraLongtime Belarus leader Lukashenko signals he may not seek another term  Al Jazeera

Belarus says it could supply nuclear energy to parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia - ReutersBelarus says it could supply nuclear energy to parts of Ukraine controlled by Russia  Reuters

Can Belarus Capitalize on Historic Trump-Lukashenko Phone Call? - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceCan Belarus Capitalize on Historic Trump-Lukashenko Phone Call?  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Belarus, Laos agree on joint defense projects - BelTA – NewsBelarus, Laos agree on joint defense projects  BelTA – News

Belarus and Russia stage joint military drills - BBCBelarus and Russia stage joint military drills  BBC

US military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk - ReutersUS military officers observe Russia-Belarus war games as Trump gets closer to Minsk  Reuters

Surprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers - The New York TimesSurprising Guests at Belarus-Russia War Games: Two American Observers  The New York Times

What this week's Belarus-Russia military drill tells us about Lukashenko's new posturing - EUobserverWhat this week's Belarus-Russia military drill tells us about Lukashenko's new posturing  EUobserver

US lifts some Belarus sanctions in return for prisoners release - Financial TimesUS lifts some Belarus sanctions in return for prisoners release  Financial Times

Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions - BBCBelarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions  BBC

Mechanical engineering, high-tech. India interested in looking for business partners in Belarus - BelTA – NewsMechanical engineering, high-tech. India interested in looking for business partners in Belarus  BelTA – News

Belarus Embarks on Major High-Speed Rail Project Connecting Minsk with National Airport by 2029, Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Economic Growth - Travel And Tour WorldBelarus Embarks on Major High-Speed Rail Project Connecting Minsk with National Airport by 2029, Enhancing Regional Connectivity and Economic Growth  Travel And Tour World

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov takes part in the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus M.Ryzhenkov takes part in the meeting of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

'This game should not go ahead': MSPs want UEFA ban Belarus ahead of Scotland clash - The Herald'This game should not go ahead': MSPs want UEFA ban Belarus ahead of Scotland clash  The Herald