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Ukraine Aligns Sanctions With EU, Belarusian Petroleum Exporter Targeted

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed decrees introducing a new package of sanctions as part of Ukraine’s alignment with the…

30.05.2026
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Memorial Events Held in Minsk to Honor Victims of Niamiha Tragedy

Memorial events marking the 27th anniversary of the Niamiha tragedy were held at the Niamiha metro station in Minsk on…

30.05.2026
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Belavia to Resume Flights to Sri Lanka From October 27

Belavia has announced the resumption of flights to Sri Lanka starting October 27. The route will be operated on Tuesdays…

30.05.2026
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Traffic Police to Step Up Monitoring of Cyclists and Personal Mobility Device Users Over the Weekend

The State Traffic Inspectorate will increase road enforcement efforts over the weekend. Traffic police patrols will conduct preventive operations in…

30.05.2026
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Poland Completes Investigation Into Money Laundering Scheme Involving Transfers to Belarus and Russia

Prosecutors in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz have completed an investigation into seven Ukrainian citizens suspected of participating in an…

30.05.2026
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‘The Struggle Between the Civilized World and the Post-Communist Empire, of Which Belarus Is Now a Part, Continues’: Meeting With Ales Bialiatski Held in Warsaw

A meeting with Nobel Peace Prize laureate, human rights defender, writer, former political prisoner and member of Belarus PEN Ales…

30.05.2026
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Russia Recalls Ambassador From Armenia for Consultations Amid Yerevan’s EU Course

Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations over steps taken by the Armenian leadership…

30.05.2026
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Ukrainian Drones Destroy Iskander System and Two Tu-142 Aircraft at Taganrog Airfield

During the night of May 30, Ukraine carried out a strike on a military airfield in Taganrog. Commander of Ukraine’s…

30.05.2026
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Kyiv Plans to Expand Powers of Envoy Responsible for Contacts With Belarusian Democratic Forces

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has announced plans to expand the powers of the Foreign Ministry’s special envoy responsible for…

30.05.2026
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Lukashenka Confident Business and Humanitarian Contacts With Croatia Will Expand

Aliaksandr Lukashenka, on behalf of the Belarusian people and himself personally, congratulated the people of Croatia on Statehood Day, traditionally…

30.05.2026
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Forestry and Agriculture Ministries Granted Additional Price Regulation Powers

The Belarusian Council of Ministers has granted the Forestry Ministry and the Agriculture and Food Ministry additional powers to regulate…

30.05.2026
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Government Extends Permits for Russian Media Bureau Offices

The Belarusian Council of Ministers has extended permits for the operation of bureau offices of Russian media outlets for another…

30.05.2026
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Belarus and Venezuela Discuss Political Cooperation and Industrial Ties

Belarusian Deputy Foreign Minister Yauhen Shastakou paid a working visit to Venezuela on May 27–28. Shastakou met with Venezuelan Foreign…

29.05.2026
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17-Year-Old Dies After Falling From 15th-Floor Balcony in Homiel

A 17-year-old boy died after falling from a 15th-floor balcony in Homiel. The incident occurred on the evening of May…

29.05.2026
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Deputy Prosecutor General Stuk Retires

Belarusian Deputy Prosecutor General Aliaksei Stuk has retired. A ceremonial farewell event was held today at the Prosecutor General’s Office.…

29.05.2026
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Kremlin Publishes Joint EAEU Statement on Armenia

The Kremlin press service has published a joint statement by the presidents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia, signed on…

29.05.2026
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Production Capacity Utilization Edged Up in May

The Economy Ministry has published the results of its May business survey, which indicate a slight increase in production capacity…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka Says Macron Asked About Potash in the Context of Normalizing Belarus-EU Relations

Emmanuel Macron, during a conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka, asked about ways to improve relations between Belarus and the European Union…

29.05.2026
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Companies Continue to Increase Borrowing From Banks

In April, banks issued loans to legal entities totaling 19.6 billion Belarusian rubles, 2.1 billion rubles more than in March.…

29.05.2026
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Banks Maintain Household Lending at March Level in April

Banks maintained lending to households in April at roughly the same level as in March. Loans totaling 1.54 billion Belarusian…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka Discusses EAEU Statement on Armenia

A statement concerning Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) was signed following a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka Announces Meeting With Macron’s Envoy

Aliaksandr Lukashenka revealed some details of his telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron and announced a meeting in Minsk…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka and Putin Hold Meeting in Astana

Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin are holding a meeting in Astana, where events are taking place in the format of…

29.05.2026
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Ukrainian Defence Ministry Adviser: A 2022-Style Invasion From Belarus Will Not Be Repeated

Ukrainian Defence Minister’s adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov commented on reports of threats coming from Belarus. According to him, Ukraine is…

29.05.2026
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Belarusian Central Bank Delegation Visits Myanmar to Discuss Cooperation

A delegation from the National Bank of Belarus is on a visit to Myanmar. On May 28, First Deputy Chairman…

29.05.2026
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Child Nearly Drowns in Artificial Pond in Barysau District

A young child nearly drowned in a decorative pond on private property in the Barysau District, the Investigative Committee's press…

29.05.2026
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Belarusian Citizens and Lithuanian Border Guard Detained in Cigarette Smuggling Case

Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has detained a shipment of contraband cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise stamps and several suspects, including…

29.05.2026
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Romania Closes Russian Consulate After Drone Incident

Romania is closing Russia’s Consulate General in Constanța following the crash of a Russian drone into a residential building in…

29.05.2026
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Viva, Rovar! Bicycle Carnival Postponed Until Next Week

The Viva, Rovar! bicycle carnival and the “Summer Mood” festival concert, scheduled for May 30, have been postponed until next…

29.05.2026
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Lithuania Disrupts Major Belarusian Cigarette Smuggling Route Using Weather Balloons, Three Detained

Lithuanian police have dismantled an organised scheme for smuggling cigarettes bearing Belarusian excise stamps in the Šalčininkai District. The cigarettes…

29.05.2026
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“Ruins of Belarus” Named Among Poland’s Most Beautiful Books. VEHA Archive Project Receives Prestigious Award in Warsaw

On May 28, an awards ceremony for the winners of the 66th edition of the “Najpiękniejsze Polskie Książki 2025” (The…

29.05.2026
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Son of Belarusian Democratic Forces Representative Sviatlana Shatilina Detained in Ukraine

Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) have detained Nikita Shatilin, a member of the Irpin City Council and…

29.05.2026
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Belarus and Russia Coordinate Work at the United Nations

Belarus and Russia have coordinated their work at the United Nations, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry following a telephone…

29.05.2026
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Belarusian Army Receives New and Modernised Communications Equipment

A ceremony to hand over communications equipment to military units was held at the 619th Base for the Storage, Repair,…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka Calls for Putting EAEU Affairs in Order

Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that order must be restored within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He made the remarks at a…

29.05.2026
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Dollar, Euro and Yuan Rise on Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange on Friday

The final trading session of May on the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange (BCSE) ended with gains for the US…

29.05.2026
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Lukashenka Complains About High Recycling Fees Within EAEU

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has expressed dissatisfaction with vehicle recycling fees within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He made the remarks at…

29.05.2026
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Fico Does Not Rule Out Visit to Brest on June 22

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said he does not rule out visiting Brest on June 22 for events marking…

29.05.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Russian Drone Incident in Romania

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the incident involving a Russian drone in Romania in a post on X. During an overnight…

29.05.2026
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Poland Dismantles Smuggling Gang Bringing Cigarettes From Belarus

Poland’s Border Guard, together with the National Revenue Administration, has dismantled a gang involved in smuggling cigarettes from Belarus. Seven…

29.05.2026
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Traffic Restrictions Planned in Minsk on May 30 Due to Viva, Rovar Cycling Festival

The Viva, Rovar 2026 cycling festival will take place in Minsk on May 30. The cycling route will run from…

29.05.2026
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Belaya Rus Signs Agreements With Parties From Zimbabwe, Laos and Uzbekistan

The Belaya Rus party has signed cooperation agreements with political parties from Zimbabwe, Laos and Uzbekistan. In Zimbabwe, its partner…

29.05.2026
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Musician Aleh Khamenka Added to Belarus’ “Extremist” List

The Interior Ministry has added another 19 people to its “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus, Foreign Citizens…

29.05.2026
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More Than 152,500 Schengen Visas Issued in Belarus in 2025

A total of 152,571 Schengen visas were issued in Belarus in 2025, according to data published by the European Commission.…

29.05.2026
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Warsaw Wine Bar-Shop With Belarusian Roots Included in Michelin Guide

WIN, a Warsaw wine bar-shop opened by the team behind wine importer Enoterra, has been included in the Michelin Bib…

29.05.2026
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Belarusian Organisations Laid Off 15,000 More Workers Than They Hired in April

Belarusian enterprises dismissed more employees than they hired in April, according to data published by Belstat. The statistics do not…

29.05.2026
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Peskov Describes Brief Exchange of Views Between Lukashenka and Putin

Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Vladimir Putin held several brief conversations on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union summit in Astana…

29.05.2026
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Emergency Ministry Summarises Impact of Severe Weather on May 28

Strong winds continued to bring down trees across Belarus on Thursday. According to the Emergency Ministry, wind gusts reached 21…

29.05.2026
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Farmer Shoots Son While Attempting to Slaughter Pig in Kastsyukovichy District

A farmer in Kastsyukovichy District accidentally wounded his son while attempting to slaughter a pig with a firearm. Prosecutors have…

29.05.2026
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Geran-2 Drone Crashed Into Residential Building in Romania

Romania’s Ministry of National Defence has officially identified the type of Russian drone that crashed into an apartment building in…

29.05.2026