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Lukashenka Says Lithuania-Registered Trucks Will Start Being Returned on Monday

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said Belarus will return vehicles with Lithuanian registration that have been held in the country since last autumn.…

20.03.2026
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Lukashenka Again Speaks of “Major Deal” With US, Says It Includes Nuclear Materials

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said preparations for a “major deal” with the United States are ongoing. The statement follows his talks in…

20.03.2026
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Dollar Falls on Belarusian Currency Exchange After Sharp Rise

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange ended today with declines in the US dollar, Russian rouble, and Chinese…

20.03.2026
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Rights Defenders Report New Detentions of Clergy

The human rights centre Viasna has reported new detentions of clergy and believers in Belarus. According to rights defenders, Catholic…

20.03.2026
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Belarus May Introduce Second Free IVF Attempt

Belarus may introduce a second free attempt at in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Since 2021, one attempt has been free for…

20.03.2026
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Detained Book Publishing Figures Transferred to KGB Detention Centre

According to Reform.news, individuals arrested in the book publishers’ case have been transferred to the KGB pre-trial detention centre. Mass…

20.03.2026
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Rights Defenders Say None of Pardoned Prisoners Remaining in Belarus Have Been Released Yet

Belarusian human rights defenders have not yet recorded the release of any of the 235 political prisoners pardoned by Alyaksandr…

20.03.2026
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Chinese Investor to Build Greenhouse Complex in Bremina-Orsha Zone

A Chinese company, Shandong Lisente Agrotechnology, will build a greenhouse complex in the Bremina-Orsha special economic zone. The announcement was…

20.03.2026
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Lithuania Will Not Abandon Sanctions Against Minsk

Lithuania is not changing its position on Belarus and will continue to support sanctions against Minsk. "It should be noted…

20.03.2026
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Belarusian Potash Supplies to China Rise Sharply at Start of Year

Supplies of Belarusian potash to China increased significantly at the beginning of the year, according to China’s customs statistics for…

20.03.2026
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“Constant Dripping Wears Away the Stone” — Kierwiński on Possible Release of Poczobut

Poland’s Minister of Interior and Administration Marcin Kierwiński expressed confidence that imprisoned journalist Andrzej Poczobut will be released. According to…

20.03.2026
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YouTube Channel SENS Added to List of Extremist Materials

Belarus’s Ministry of Information has once again updated its list of extremist materials. The YouTube channel “SENS_belarus” has been added…

20.03.2026
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Belavia Launches First Regular Flight to Vietnam

Belavia has launched its first regular flight to Vietnam. The aircraft departed for Nha Trang overnight and is expected to…

20.03.2026
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Belarus Appoints New Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN

The Council of Ministers has appointed a new Deputy Permanent Representative of Belarus to the United Nations under Resolution No.…

20.03.2026
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Coale: We Hope to Secure Release of All Political Prisoners by Year’s End

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he believes all political prisoners in Belarus could be released by…

20.03.2026
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“Today Is a Joyful Day” — Ales Bialiatski Comments on Release of Colleagues

Nobel laureate and human rights defender Ales Bialiatski commented on the release of his colleagues — Valiantsin Stefanovic, Marfa Rabkova,…

19.03.2026
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Belarusian Political Prisoners Arrive in Vilnius

Belarusian political prisoners have arrived in Vilnius. Earlier it was reported that 15 people would be brought to Lithuania. Among…

19.03.2026
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Viasna: Some Pardoned Political Prisoners Have Not Yet Been Released

The human rights centre Viasna reports that some pardoned political prisoners have not yet been released. According to the organisation,…

19.03.2026
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15 Released Political Prisoners Deported From Belarus to Lithuania Without Documents

Dzianis Kuchynski, head of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Lithuania, said that 15 released Belarusian political prisoners are arriving in Lithuania…

19.03.2026
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Photos of Melnikava From Minsk Gym Appear Online, Authenticity Unclear

Blogger Alyaksandr Rykau (BalaganOFF) has published screenshots of Instagram stories allegedly showing Anzhalika Melnikava in a GYM24 fitness club in…

19.03.2026
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Rights Defenders Report New Detention in Minsk on Day of Mass Release of Political Prisoners

The human rights centre Viasna reported that a person was detained in Minsk today on political grounds. Details and reasons…

19.03.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks US for Release of 250 Political Prisoners

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the release of another group of Belarusian political prisoners, thanking US President Donald Trump, his special…

19.03.2026
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Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn Detained in Yerevan for Sixth Time at Belarus’s Request

Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn was detained on March 19 at Yerevan airport at the request of the Belarusian authorities. He was…

19.03.2026
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US to Lift Sanctions on Belinvestbank, Development Bank of Belarus, and Finance Ministry

The United States is lifting sanctions on Belinvestbank, the Development Bank of Belarus, and the Ministry of Finance, US President’s…

19.03.2026
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BYSOL Launches Emergency Fundraiser for Released Political Prisoners

The BYSOL Foundation has launched an emergency fundraiser to support Belarusian political prisoners released today. The full list of those…

19.03.2026
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Belneftekhim: Belarusian Refineries Fully Meet Domestic Demand

The production capacity of Belarusian oil refineries allows them to fully meet domestic market demand under any market fluctuations, the…

19.03.2026
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Unauthorized Excavation Work Disrupts Power Supply to Oncology Centre Near Minsk

A third-party organisation damaged cable lines while carrying out excavation work without coordination with Minskenergo. As a result, power supply…

19.03.2026
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Coale: We Want Relations Between Belarus and Lithuania to Improve

The United States wants relations between Belarus and Lithuania to improve, US President’s Special Envoy John Coale said after meeting…

19.03.2026
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Coale: I Take Instructions Only From Trump, Others Are Inflating Their Importance

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he works exclusively under the direction of US President Donald Trump…

19.03.2026
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Identities of Two Provocateurs at 2006 Protests Established

A representative of the BELPOL initiative, Uladzimir Zhyhar, has identified two provocateurs who were present during the protests following the…

19.03.2026
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Coale: Resumption of US Embassy Operations in Minsk Still Under Discussion

Belarus and the United States continue to work on restoring the functioning of the US Embassy in Minsk, US President’s…

19.03.2026
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Coale Says Direct Contact Between Trump and Lukashenka May Happen Soon

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that direct contact between US President Donald Trump and Alyaksandr Lukashenka…

19.03.2026
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Coale Comments on US Priorities Regarding Ukraine and the Middle East

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale commented on suggestions that the Russia–Ukraine war has taken a back seat…

19.03.2026
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“Dragon’s Teeth” Installed During Western Operational Command Exercise

Participants in the comprehensive exercise involving the Western Operational Command have begun carrying out training and combat tasks, the Ministry…

19.03.2026
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Coale: US Was Disappointed by Lukashenka’s Refusal to Attend Peace Council

The United States was disappointed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s refusal to attend the first meeting of the Peace Council in Washington,…

19.03.2026
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Ryzhankou Says Western Position Is Pushing Belarus Toward “Eurasian Vector”

Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou has urged Western partners to seize the moment and establish a stable channel of interaction…

19.03.2026
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Coale Promises to Convey Lukashenka’s Views to Trump

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that during his meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Minsk, he discussed…

19.03.2026
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Coale Says Possible Lukashenka Visit to United States Discussed

During a meeting between Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, the possibility of Lukashenka visiting…

19.03.2026
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Radio Racyja Website Hacked

The website of Belarusian Radio Racyja has been hacked. Attackers embedded a phishing page into the Belarusian-language version of the…

19.03.2026
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Lithuanian MPs Met Coale in Vilnius Ahead of Minsk Visit, Discussing Fertilisers, Trucks, and Diplomacy

US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale met in Vilnius not only with Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė ahead…

19.03.2026
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Hotline Launched for Relatives of Released Political Prisoners

A Telegram hotline (@hotline202512) has been launched for relatives of released political prisoners. Through the hotline, people can find out…

19.03.2026
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Belgazprombank Announces Suspension of Visa Card Operations in EU

Belgazprombank has announced that Visa cards issued by the bank will no longer be serviced within the European Union. "By…

19.03.2026
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Dollar Exceeds 3 Rubles at BCSE

Trading on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Thursday, March 19, ended with gains for the euro, US dollar,…

19.03.2026
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Some Political Prisoners Removed From Belarusian Colonies — Rights Defenders

On March 18, some political prisoners were removed from at least two Belarusian penal colonies, the human rights centre Viasna…

19.03.2026
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Alfa Bank Visa Cards Stop Working in EU

Visa cards issued by Alfa Bank have stopped working in the European Union, the United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway…

19.03.2026
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Lukashenka Says Belarus Ready to Follow Agreements With US on Political Prisoners

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during the protocol part of talks with US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale, said Belarus is…

19.03.2026
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Bear “Patrols” Lithuanian–Belarusian Border

A bear was spotted on the Lithuanian–Belarusian border on Lithuanian territory, the State Border Guard Service of Lithuania reported. On…

19.03.2026
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SBU Detains Belarusian-Russian Agent in Unmanned Systems Forces

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has reported the detention of an agent who simultaneously worked for Russia’s FSB and the intelligence…

19.03.2026
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Unknown Individuals Impersonate Belarusian Journalist to Collect Information on Volunteers

Journalist Zmicier Pankaviec has warned that unknown individuals are attempting to collect information about Belarusian volunteers fighting in Ukraine using…

19.03.2026
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Interior Ministry Reports Detention of Bribe-Takers Linked to Intermediary Schemes

The Interior Ministry’s press service reported the detention of executives of a Minsk-based enterprise. The statement noted that, in line…

19.03.2026