Ukraine war has dragged on, admits Putin ally Lukashenko
Russia-Ukraine war A key ally of Russia, authoritarian Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, has defended the war in Ukraine while…
Ukraine war: Putin says Russian invasion will achieve ‘noble’ aims
Russia-Ukraine war Russian leader Vladimir Putin has said his invasion of Ukraine will achieve what he called its “noble”…
How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU
By Paul Adams BBC News Belarus has been accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas,…
Belarus mass arrests as Lukashenko cracks down after shooting
Belarusian presidential election 2020 Eighty-seven people have been arrested in Belarus for commenting on social media about a shoot-out…
Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus
The families of a dissident journalist and his girlfriend, held after a plane was diverted to Belarus, have spoken of…
UK recalls ambassador to Belarus amid unrest
Belarusian presidential election 2020 The UK has temporarily recalled its ambassador from Belarus amid growing tensions over political unrest there.…
Belarus opens criminal case against opposition leaders
The Belarus chief prosecutor has launched a criminal case against opposition leaders, accusing them of trying to seize power. The…
Belarus: Mass protest eclipses defiant Belarus leader’s rally
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya Media captionLarge crowds of anti-government demonstrators rallied in the capital Tens of thousands of opponents of Belarusian President…
Belarus protests: ‘We can breathe for the first time in our lives’
By Abdujalil AbdurasulovBBC News, Minsk There is a sense of euphoria on the streets in Belarus. Thousands of people gather…