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
Belarus - BBC
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Belarus, Russia’s Leningrad Region to liaise and share experience in veterinary medicine - ???????? ???????Belarus, Russia’s Leningrad Region to liaise and share experience in veterinary medicine  ???????? ???????

Lukashenko congratulated Nazarbayev on jubilee: may your wisdom and experience continue to inspire others - ???????? ???????Lukashenko congratulated Nazarbayev on jubilee: may your wisdom and experience continue to inspire others  ???????? ???????

BRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia - Tribune IndiaBRICS welcomes Indonesia as member, and 10 partner countries, including Belarus, Malaysia  Tribune India

Fleeing, injured, and forgotten in Poland's border forest - DWFleeing, injured, and forgotten in Poland's border forest  DW

Opinion | The President of My Country Promised to Drain the Swamp. He Never Left. - The New York TimesOpinion | The President of My Country Promised to Drain the Swamp. He Never Left.  The New York Times

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

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says - Euronews.comRussia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says  Euronews.com

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

Exclusive: Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say - ReutersExclusive: Trump's Ukraine envoy to meet Belarus' Lukashenko, sources say  Reuters

Belarus frees opposition leader after visit by US envoy - politico.euBelarus frees opposition leader after visit by US envoy  politico.eu

Belarus sees Egypt as trusted partner and gateway to Africa - TV BRICSBelarus sees Egypt as trusted partner and gateway to Africa  TV BRICS

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

Qatar and Belarus explore joint efforts to develop local veterinary vaccines and fight animal epidemics - Times of IndiaQatar and Belarus explore joint efforts to develop local veterinary vaccines and fight animal epidemics  Times of India

Belarus Independence Day marked in Minsk - XinhuaBelarus Independence Day marked in Minsk  Xinhua

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

How Belarus is improving the quality of AI services - United Nations Development ProgrammeHow Belarus is improving the quality of AI services  United Nations Development Programme

Exhibition - Honouring political prisoners in Belarus - EEASExhibition - Honouring political prisoners in Belarus  EEAS

Belarus strongman threatens Poland - TVP WorldBelarus strongman threatens Poland  TVP World

Women Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025 - International IDEAWomen Empowerment & Democracy for Belarus Forum 2025  International IDEA

Belarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent - Press Trust of IndiaBelarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent  Press Trust of India

Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help free other prisoners - BBCBelarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help free other prisoners  BBC

Don’t relax pressure on Lukashenko, freed Belarus dissident tells the West - ThePrintDon’t relax pressure on Lukashenko, freed Belarus dissident tells the West  ThePrint

Silver clouds over Belarus | In Pictures | Belarus News | Belarusian news | Belarus today | news in Belarus | Minsk news - BelTA – NewsSilver clouds over Belarus | In Pictures | Belarus News | Belarusian news | Belarus today | news in Belarus | Minsk news  BelTA – News

Russia To Deploy Hypersonic Oreshnik Missiles In Belarus By End Of 2025 Amid Rising NATO Tensions - Times of IndiaRussia To Deploy Hypersonic Oreshnik Missiles In Belarus By End Of 2025 Amid Rising NATO Tensions  Times of India

Trump envoy set to meet Lukashenko in Belarus - politico.euTrump envoy set to meet Lukashenko in Belarus  politico.eu

Belarus frees 16 detainees ahead Independence Day optics and economic pressure - TVP WorldBelarus frees 16 detainees ahead Independence Day optics and economic pressure  TVP World

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

Belarus opposition leader's husband Sergei Tikhanovsky freed from prison - BBCBelarus opposition leader's husband Sergei Tikhanovsky freed from prison  BBC

Parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”: Stronger than ever – in the German Bundestag! - ???????? ???????????Parliamentary group “For a Democratic Belarus”: Stronger than ever – in the German Bundestag!  ???????? ???????????

Belarus Independence Day: new horizons in strategic partnership with Vi?t Nam - vietnamnews.vnBelarus Independence Day: new horizons in strategic partnership with Vi?t Nam  vietnamnews.vn

Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ - EJIL: Talk!Instrumentalized Migration and Jurisdictional Challenges: Lithuania v. Belarus at the ICJ  EJIL: Talk!

Kellogg to meet Lukashenko in highest-ranking US visit to Belarus in years, Reuters reports - The Kyiv IndependentKellogg to meet Lukashenko in highest-ranking US visit to Belarus in years, Reuters reports  The Kyiv Independent

Putin congratulates Belarusian President Lukashenko on Independence Day - bne IntelliNewsPutin congratulates Belarusian President Lukashenko on Independence Day  bne IntelliNews

Belarus’ Foreign Policy Returns to an Old Playbook - Geopolitical FuturesBelarus’ Foreign Policy Returns to an Old Playbook  Geopolitical Futures

Why Aryna Sabalenka doesn't have Belarus flag next to her name at French Open - Hindustan TimesWhy Aryna Sabalenka doesn't have Belarus flag next to her name at French Open  Hindustan Times

Belarus opposition: New sanctions could harm Lukashenko - DWBelarus opposition: New sanctions could harm Lukashenko  DW

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

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

UAE leaders congratulate President of Belarus on Independence Day - ????? ????????UAE leaders congratulate President of Belarus on Independence Day  ????? ????????

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

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 Downsizes Zapad-2025 to Reduce Escalation Risks - The Jamestown FoundationBelarus Downsizes Zapad-2025 to Reduce Escalation Risks  The Jamestown Foundation

Belarus highlights human rights violations, persecution of ethnic Belarusians in Ukraine at UN - BelTA – NewsBelarus highlights human rights violations, persecution of ethnic Belarusians in Ukraine at UN  BelTA – News

Lukashenko: Belarus Highly Values Strong Relationships and Cooperation with Venezuela - News.byLukashenko: Belarus Highly Values Strong Relationships and Cooperation with Venezuela  News.by

Lukashenko: Belarus Has Always Advocated for Constructive and Respectful Dialogue with United States - News.byLukashenko: Belarus Has Always Advocated for Constructive and Respectful Dialogue with United States  News.by

Belarus Is Returning to Soviet Economic Practices - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceBelarus Is Returning to Soviet Economic Practices  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

The Long Campaign to Free Belarus’s Political Prisoners - International Policy DigestThe Long Campaign to Free Belarus’s Political Prisoners  International Policy Digest

Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenka 'cannot be trusted' in US envoy visit - Euronews.comTsikhanouskaya: Lukashenka 'cannot be trusted' in US envoy visit  Euronews.com

EU court rejects Belarus chemical plant appeal to skirt sanctions - Courthouse NewsEU court rejects Belarus chemical plant appeal to skirt sanctions  Courthouse News

Parliamentary Assembly rapporteur warns “So-called presidential elections in Belarus set to be a sham” - Council of EuropeParliamentary Assembly rapporteur warns “So-called presidential elections in Belarus set to be a sham”  Council of Europe

Belarus Calls On Western States to Engage in Mutually Respectful Dialogue - News.byBelarus Calls On Western States to Engage in Mutually Respectful Dialogue  News.by

Belarus to deploy Russia's Oreshnik missile system by the end of 2025 - WIONBelarus to deploy Russia's Oreshnik missile system by the end of 2025  WION

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 on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

Belarusian Fertilizer Company Dodging EU Sanctions, Leaked Documents Show - Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRPBelarusian Fertilizer Company Dodging EU Sanctions, Leaked Documents Show  Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project | OCCRP

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

Caught On Camera: Belarusian Tourist Slams Toddler To Floor At Russian Airport; Child In Coma, Suffers Skull - Free Press JournalCaught On Camera: Belarusian Tourist Slams Toddler To Floor At Russian Airport; Child In Coma, Suffers Skull  Free Press Journal

Lukashenko in favor of peaceful Belarus, calls for preparing for anything - BelTA – NewsLukashenko in favor of peaceful Belarus, calls for preparing for anything  BelTA – News

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

Hundreds Of Russian Soldiers Treated In Belarusian Hospitals, Investigation Finds - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyHundreds Of Russian Soldiers Treated In Belarusian Hospitals, Investigation Finds  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus' Lukashenko meets with US envoy Kellogg, Belta reports - ReutersBelarus' Lukashenko meets with US envoy Kellogg, Belta reports  Reuters

Is Washington probing Lithuania’s will to ease Minsk sanctions? - LRTIs Washington probing Lithuania’s will to ease Minsk sanctions?  LRT

Belarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy - CNNBelarus frees key opposition figure Sergey Tikhanovsky following rare visit from top US envoy  CNN

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

Prospects for Belarus–USA Relations: Geopolitical Arbitrator Between West and East - News.byProspects for Belarus–USA Relations: Geopolitical Arbitrator Between West and East  News.by

Over 30,000 international students studying in Belarus - BelTA – NewsOver 30,000 international students studying in Belarus  BelTA – News

Trump could free all Belarus's political prisoners 'with a single word,' released oppositionist Tsikhanouski says - The Kyiv IndependentTrump could free all Belarus's political prisoners 'with a single word,' released oppositionist Tsikhanouski says  The Kyiv Independent

YouTube Restrictions on Belarus and Russia Strengthen Minsk’s Propaganda - The Jamestown FoundationYouTube Restrictions on Belarus and Russia Strengthen Minsk’s Propaganda  The Jamestown Foundation

Prisoner Releases in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, July 2025 - GOV.UKPrisoner Releases in Belarus: Joint Statement to the OSCE, July 2025  GOV.UK

Trump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally - The New York TimesTrump Sends Envoy to Belarus, Courting Ties With Russia’s Close Ally  The New York Times

Belarusian leader Lukashenko frees 16 people in new batch of pardons - ThePrintBelarusian leader Lukashenko frees 16 people in new batch of pardons  ThePrint

Belarus and India explore textile synergies as Bellegprom visits Mumbai - FashionNetwork IndiaBelarus and India explore textile synergies as Bellegprom visits Mumbai  FashionNetwork India

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

Belarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 16 people, including some convicted of extremism, Belta reports - ThePrintBelarusian leader Lukashenko pardons 16 people, including some convicted of extremism, Belta reports  ThePrint

Lukashenko: Belarus Cannot Afford to Ignore New Wave of Planetary-Scale Escalation - News.byLukashenko: Belarus Cannot Afford to Ignore New Wave of Planetary-Scale Escalation  News.by

‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail - The Guardian‘My husband is free!’ Belarus opposition leader freed after nearly five years in jail  The Guardian

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

Russia to deploy Oreshnik missile systems to Belarus by end of 2025, official says - The Kyiv IndependentRussia to deploy Oreshnik missile systems to Belarus by end of 2025, official says  The Kyiv Independent

Lukashenko Invites 150,000 Pakistanis To Work In Belarus Amid Labor Shortage - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLukashenko Invites 150,000 Pakistanis To Work In Belarus Amid Labor Shortage  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosBelarus frees more prisoners while simultaneously cracking down on dissent  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Lithuania revokes Russian citizen’s residency over frequent travel to Russia, Belarus - LRTLithuania revokes Russian citizen’s residency over frequent travel to Russia, Belarus  LRT

Belarus’ Dzianis Yermolenka finishes in fourth in K1 500m at U23 European championships - BelTA – NewsBelarus’ Dzianis Yermolenka finishes in fourth in K1 500m at U23 European championships  BelTA – News

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

Can Belarus Be Turned? - The National InterestCan Belarus Be Turned?  The National Interest

Belarus Frees More Political Prisoners - Kyiv PostBelarus Frees More Political Prisoners  Kyiv Post

Belarus re-briefs UN on HR violations committed by Kyiv - ????? ??????? ??????? ???Belarus re-briefs UN on HR violations committed by Kyiv  ????? ??????? ??????? ???

Belarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses - Human Rights WatchBelarus: Political Retaliation against Businesses  Human Rights Watch

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

Belarus frees dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 others after a rare visit from top US envoy - AP NewsBelarus frees dissident Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 others after a rare visit from top US envoy  AP News

Lukashenko: Battles on the Dnieper line in Belarus contributed to Soviet victory at Moscow - BelTA – NewsLukashenko: Battles on the Dnieper line in Belarus contributed to Soviet victory at Moscow  BelTA – News

Belarusian Overtures and Eastern Europe: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts for Strategic Investment Opportunities - AInvestBelarusian Overtures and Eastern Europe: Navigating Geopolitical Shifts for Strategic Investment Opportunities  AInvest

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

Belarus Independence Day - New Castle NewsBelarus Independence Day  New Castle News

Latvia bans MPs from traveling to Russia, Belarus - politico.euLatvia bans MPs from traveling to Russia, Belarus  politico.eu

A Journalist In Jail: Freed Former RFE/RL Reporter Recalls Belarus Prison Ordeal - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyA Journalist In Jail: Freed Former RFE/RL Reporter Recalls Belarus Prison Ordeal  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarusian leader Lukashenko frees 16 people in new batch of pardons - AnewZBelarusian leader Lukashenko frees 16 people in new batch of pardons  AnewZ

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend - ReutersSanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend  Reuters

Belarus Days 2024 - EEASBelarus Days 2024  EEAS

'No one is driving anyone anywhere’. What Lukashenko said about Eurasian integration 14 years ago - BelTA – News'No one is driving anyone anywhere’. What Lukashenko said about Eurasian integration 14 years ago  BelTA – News

Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says - The Moscow TimesBelarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says  The Moscow Times