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 Weekly: Russian, Belarusian security services plan violent attacks on Belarusian diaspora - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus Weekly: Russian, Belarusian security services plan violent attacks on Belarusian diaspora  The Kyiv Independent

This Belarusian Firm Supplies Western Tech Giants Like Apple – And Russia's Defense Industry - The Moscow TimesThis Belarusian Firm Supplies Western Tech Giants Like Apple – And Russia's Defense Industry  The Moscow Times

Sanctioned Russian and Belarusian wood smuggled into UK, study suggests - The GuardianSanctioned Russian and Belarusian wood smuggled into UK, study suggests  The Guardian

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

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

Russia and Belarus ready to act over 'European escalation' around Ukraine, Kremlin spy chief says - NBC NewsRussia and Belarus ready to act over 'European escalation' around Ukraine, Kremlin spy chief says  NBC News

Trump tariffs: Why are Russia and Belarus not targeted? - dw.comTrump tariffs: Why are Russia and Belarus not targeted?  dw.com

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

Germany will not invite Russia and Belarus to second world war commemoration - The GuardianGermany will not invite Russia and Belarus to second world war commemoration  The Guardian

4 American soldiers killed after they went missing on training mission in Lithuania just miles from the border - New York Post4 American soldiers killed after they went missing on training mission in Lithuania just miles from the border  New York Post

Belarus: Aliaksandr Yarashuk honoured with global rights prize - International Trade Union ConfederationBelarus: Aliaksandr Yarashuk honoured with global rights prize  International Trade Union Confederation

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

Ambassador of Belarus P. Vziatkin meets with the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Kenya - ZAWYAAmbassador of Belarus P. Vziatkin meets with the Cabinet Secretary of Agriculture and Livestock Development of Kenya  ZAWYA

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

Belarusian Textile delegation explores academic and industry collaboration opportunities at NIFT Mumbai - IFAB MEDIABelarusian Textile delegation explores academic and industry collaboration opportunities at NIFT Mumbai  IFAB MEDIA

Belarus’ MAZ launches new bus plant - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ MAZ launches new bus plant  BelTA News Agency

Global unions demand justice amid Belarus crackdown on workers’ rights - IndustriALLGlobal unions demand justice amid Belarus crackdown on workers’ rights  IndustriALL

Chinese Troops Arrive in Belarus Ahead of Military Parade - ??????????Chinese Troops Arrive in Belarus Ahead of Military Parade  ??????????

Belarus accepts 150,000 Pakistani workers to ‘boost labor shortage’ - TVP WorldBelarus accepts 150,000 Pakistani workers to ‘boost labor shortage’  TVP World

Vi?t Nam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation  vietnamnews.vn

Belarus Model: The Blueprint For Ukraine’s Future? After Annexing Four Regions Of Ukraine, What Next For Moscow? OPED - EurAsian TimesBelarus Model: The Blueprint For Ukraine’s Future? After Annexing Four Regions Of Ukraine, What Next For Moscow? OPED  EurAsian Times

Wildberries launches IT training for students and young mothers in Belarus - Macau BusinessWildberries launches IT training for students and young mothers in Belarus  Macau Business

Poland-Belarus border crossings to remain closed, Polish official says - The Kyiv IndependentPoland-Belarus border crossings to remain closed, Polish official says  The Kyiv Independent

Lithuania Accuses Russia, Belarus Of Plotting Violent Attacks On Belarusian Exiles - Radio Free Europe/Radio LibertyLithuania Accuses Russia, Belarus Of Plotting Violent Attacks On Belarusian Exiles  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Belarus’ trade unions plant over 6.8m trees during reforestation campaign - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ trade unions plant over 6.8m trees during reforestation campaign  BelTA News Agency

Belarus Weekly: Poland reports attacks on border guards, one allegedly involving a Belarusian serviceman - The Kyiv IndependentBelarus Weekly: Poland reports attacks on border guards, one allegedly involving a Belarusian serviceman  The Kyiv Independent

'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates - The Kyiv Independent'Increasing brutality' reported as Poland-Belarus border crisis escalates  The Kyiv Independent

UN experts alarmed by reports of psychiatric treatment as punishment for political dissent in Belarus - JURIST Legal NewsUN experts alarmed by reports of psychiatric treatment as punishment for political dissent in Belarus  JURIST Legal News

Belarus, Türkiye discuss joint promotion of global security initiatives - BelTA News AgencyBelarus, Türkiye discuss joint promotion of global security initiatives  BelTA News Agency

Roads of Victory international motor rally to visit 12 cities of Belarus, Russia - ???????? ???????Roads of Victory international motor rally to visit 12 cities of Belarus, Russia  ???????? ???????

'Evil Sasha' Brings Belarusian Stand-Up To Exile Performances - Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty'Evil Sasha' Brings Belarusian Stand-Up To Exile Performances  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Amid U.S. Sanctions On Belarusian Firm's Link To Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program, Pakistan And Belarus Sign '2025-2027 Roadmap For Military-Technical Cooperation' - MEMRIAmid U.S. Sanctions On Belarusian Firm's Link To Pakistan's Ballistic Missile Program, Pakistan And Belarus Sign '2025-2027 Roadmap For Military-Technical Cooperation'  MEMRI

Belarusian Society Opts for Closer Relations with Russia and the People’s Republic of China - The Jamestown FoundationBelarusian Society Opts for Closer Relations with Russia and the People’s Republic of China  The Jamestown Foundation

Belarus on thin ice - ClingendaelBelarus on thin ice  Clingendael

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-Russia cooperation in energy industry reviewed - BelTA News AgencyBelarus-Russia cooperation in energy industry reviewed  BelTA News Agency

Belarus - EBRDBelarus  EBRD

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

Belarus’ Daniil Patachyts clinches U20 European sambo champion title - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ Daniil Patachyts clinches U20 European sambo champion title  BelTA News Agency

Radiation levels in Belarusian forests decrease - BelTA News AgencyRadiation levels in Belarusian forests decrease  BelTA News Agency

Ukraine may boycott Euro 2026: Reason and Shevchenko's response - RBC-UkraineUkraine may boycott Euro 2026: Reason and Shevchenko's response  RBC-Ukraine

Pakistan PM ends ‘monumental’ Belarus visit as both sides sign defense, trade and environmental pacts - Arab NewsPakistan PM ends ‘monumental’ Belarus visit as both sides sign defense, trade and environmental pacts  Arab News

Over 26,600 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start - BelTA News AgencyOver 26,600 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start  BelTA News Agency

Belarus eager to increase tourist flows with China - BelTA News AgencyBelarus eager to increase tourist flows with China  BelTA News Agency

Belarus’ Ambassador discussed areas of co-operation with Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Krai - ???????? ???????Belarus’ Ambassador discussed areas of co-operation with Russia’s Krasnoyarsk Krai  ???????? ???????

Belarus, Kenya coordinate steps in agricultural cooperation - BelTA News AgencyBelarus, Kenya coordinate steps in agricultural cooperation  BelTA News Agency

Belarus’ Parliament speaker lays flowers at mass grave in Italy’s Palestrina - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ Parliament speaker lays flowers at mass grave in Italy’s Palestrina  BelTA News Agency

Belarusian parliament delegation to participate in Union State forum in Russian Volgograd - BelTA News AgencyBelarusian parliament delegation to participate in Union State forum in Russian Volgograd  BelTA News Agency

Minister: Focus on people makes regions strong - BelTA News AgencyMinister: Focus on people makes regions strong  BelTA News Agency

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

Petrishenko: Belarus has done a lot to overcome Chernobyl aftermath - BelTA News AgencyPetrishenko: Belarus has done a lot to overcome Chernobyl aftermath  BelTA News Agency

Belarus attends CIS forensic science conference in Baku - BelTA News AgencyBelarus attends CIS forensic science conference in Baku  BelTA News Agency

Belarus, Turkiye discussed joint promotion of initiatives aimed at maintaining global security - ???????? ???????Belarus, Turkiye discussed joint promotion of initiatives aimed at maintaining global security  ???????? ???????

Russia and Belarus Plot Attacks on Belarusians in Lithuania, Intelligence Report Says - Kyiv PostRussia and Belarus Plot Attacks on Belarusians in Lithuania, Intelligence Report Says  Kyiv Post

Expert: Belarus demonstrates firm commitment to sustainable development principles - BelTA News AgencyExpert: Belarus demonstrates firm commitment to sustainable development principles  BelTA News Agency

Belarus streamlines import of drones in interests of certain organizations - BelTA News AgencyBelarus streamlines import of drones in interests of certain organizations  BelTA News Agency

Deputy chairman of Belarus’ State Border Committee appointed - BelTA News AgencyDeputy chairman of Belarus’ State Border Committee appointed  BelTA News Agency

Belarus, India keen to strengthen ties - BelTA News AgencyBelarus, India keen to strengthen ties  BelTA News Agency

Belarusian opposition figure Angelika Melnikova is missing. Her ex-husband and children just turned up in Belarus. - MeduzaBelarusian opposition figure Angelika Melnikova is missing. Her ex-husband and children just turned up in Belarus.  Meduza

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

Pakistan offers Belarus raw materials, specialists for cotton industry - BelTA News AgencyPakistan offers Belarus raw materials, specialists for cotton industry  BelTA News Agency

Sudan Joins Russia, Venezuela, North Korea, Belarus, Myanmar, Ukraine, And Iran as Canada Issue New Do Not Travel Alert: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldSudan Joins Russia, Venezuela, North Korea, Belarus, Myanmar, Ukraine, And Iran as Canada Issue New Do Not Travel Alert: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Belarus to raise minimum subsistence budget on 1 May - BelTA News AgencyBelarus to raise minimum subsistence budget on 1 May  BelTA News Agency

Presidents of Zimbabwe, Mozambique hail Made in Belarus exposition - BelTA News AgencyPresidents of Zimbabwe, Mozambique hail Made in Belarus exposition  BelTA News Agency

Belarus’ Ambassador attended unveiling ceremony of military memorial in Hungary - ???????? ???????Belarus’ Ambassador attended unveiling ceremony of military memorial in Hungary  ???????? ???????

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

Belarus gov't outlines plans to launch single 5G network - Data Center DynamicsBelarus gov't outlines plans to launch single 5G network  Data Center Dynamics

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

Chinese servicemen arrive in Belarus for military parade - BelTA News AgencyChinese servicemen arrive in Belarus for military parade  BelTA News Agency

Belarus' NPP director general: Ostrovets has become a very comfortable place to live - BelTA News AgencyBelarus' NPP director general: Ostrovets has become a very comfortable place to live  BelTA News Agency

‘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

MoFA receives credentials copy from the new Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus - ????? ????????MoFA receives credentials copy from the new Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus  ????? ????????

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

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

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

Belarus backs symbolic Easter truce amid ongoing tensions - MSNBelarus backs symbolic Easter truce amid ongoing tensions  MSN

From the EU-Belarus Border to Strasbourg: The Cases on ‘Migrant Instrumentalisation’ Before the ECtHR - VerfassungsblogFrom the EU-Belarus Border to Strasbourg: The Cases on ‘Migrant Instrumentalisation’ Before the ECtHR  Verfassungsblog

Russia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus - The Moscow TimesRussia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus  The Moscow Times

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

Lukashenko advises Poland, Lithuania against hyping on topic of migrant workers in Belarus - BelTA News AgencyLukashenko advises Poland, Lithuania against hyping on topic of migrant workers in Belarus  BelTA News Agency

Energy minister: Belarus has taken all measures to ensure a high level of safety at BelNPP - BelTA News AgencyEnergy minister: Belarus has taken all measures to ensure a high level of safety at BelNPP  BelTA News Agency

Gosatomnadzor: Radiation situation in Belarus is improving - BelTA News AgencyGosatomnadzor: Radiation situation in Belarus is improving  BelTA News Agency

FM highlights Belarus’ role in foundation of United Nations - BelTA News AgencyFM highlights Belarus’ role in foundation of United Nations  BelTA News Agency

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

Belarus offers to host 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers: PM Shehbaz - DawnBelarus offers to host 150,000 skilled Pakistani workers: PM Shehbaz  Dawn

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

Parliament vice speaker: Belarus is willing to share experience in overcoming Chernobyl aftermath - BelTA News AgencyParliament vice speaker: Belarus is willing to share experience in overcoming Chernobyl aftermath  BelTA News Agency

Belarus’ Parliament speaker to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ Parliament speaker to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Vatican  BelTA News Agency

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

Parliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus | Noticias | Parlamento Europeo - European ParliamentParliament denounces the upcoming sham presidential election in Belarus | Noticias | Parlamento Europeo  European Parliament

Commission to provide €30 million to support civil society and education opportunities for the people of Belarus - Enlargement and Eastern NeighbourhoodCommission to provide €30 million to support civil society and education opportunities for the people of Belarus  Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood

Maksim Butranets appointed Deputy Chairman of Belarus’ State Border Committee - ???????? ???????Maksim Butranets appointed Deputy Chairman of Belarus’ State Border Committee  ???????? ???????

Belarus Days 2024 - EEASBelarus Days 2024  EEAS

Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations, P.Evseenko, at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula meeting (23 April 2025, New York) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus - ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????Statement by the Deputy Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations, P.Evseenko, at the UN Security Council Arria-Formula meeting (23 April 2025, New York) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus  ???????????? ??????????? ??? ?????????? ????????

Vietnam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Vietnam, Belarus seek ways to enhance ties at political consultation  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Belarus’ Chernobyl program focuses on social security, radiation protection - BelTA News AgencyBelarus’ Chernobyl program focuses on social security, radiation protection  BelTA News Agency

Lithuania Uncovers Sanctions Evasion Scheme Supplying Russia and Belarus - Odessa JournalLithuania Uncovers Sanctions Evasion Scheme Supplying Russia and Belarus  Odessa Journal

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