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Gutenberg Publisher Designated an “Extremist Formation”

The publishing house Gutenberg Publisher has been designated an “extremist formation.” The decision by the State Security Committee is dated…

23.02.2026
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Independent Belarusian Education Is Crucial for the Country’s Future, Tsikhanouskaya Says

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met today with representatives of educational and academic initiatives in Warsaw. According to the Office of Tsikhanouskaya, the…

23.02.2026
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Poland Reveals Details About Belarusian Spy

The Belarusian citizen detained in Poland on espionage charges is 42 years old. This was announced at a briefing by…

23.02.2026
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“You Can Respond, You Can Strike Mazyr, the Plant.” Zelenskyy Tells Zerkalo About Conversation With Lukashenka at Start of Invasion

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Zerkalo in an interview about a phone conversation with Alyaksandr Lukashenka that took place at…

23.02.2026
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Lukashenka Is Drawing Belarusians Into the War, Zelenskyy Says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Alyaksandr Lukashenka is gradually drawing Belarusians into the war. He said this in an…

23.02.2026
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Zelenskyy Allows for New Sanctions Against Lukashenka’s Inner Circle

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he does not intend to stop at sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Restrictions may also…

23.02.2026
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Polish Border Guards Face 30 Attempts to Breach Border Over Weekend

Poland’s Border Guard reported that between February 20 and 22, 30 attempts by migrants to breach the border with Belarus…

23.02.2026
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Written-Off Foreign Receivables Recovered From Former Management of Baranavichy Enterprise

The Baranavichy District Prosecutor’s Office has reported the recovery of written-off accounts receivable from the former management of one of…

23.02.2026
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Pinsk Resident Sentenced in Absentia to Four Years in Prison

The Pinsk District and City Court considered a criminal case against Dzianis Dzienisenka under special proceedings. He was charged under…

23.02.2026
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Lukashenka Promises Another Inspection and Exam for the Military

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, speaking at today’s ceremony awarding decorations and military ranks held in connection with February 23, promised the military…

23.02.2026
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Belarusian Citizen Detained in Poland on Suspicion of Spying for Military Intelligence

On February 9, officers of Poland’s Internal Security Agency detained a citizen of Belarus on suspicion of spying for Belarusian…

23.02.2026
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Polish Border Guards Detain Belarusian With 111 kg of Hashish

Polish border guards have detained a citizen of Belarus after 111 kg of hashish was found in his truck. According…

23.02.2026
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Statkevich Sent Home Without Documents

Former political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich was sent home on February 19 without any documents. His legal status remains unclear. This…

23.02.2026
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Kallas Does Not Expect Progress on 20th Sanctions Package

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas does not expect the 20th package of sanctions against…

23.02.2026
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Chinese State-Owned Company Involved in Setting Up Production Line for Rocket Munition Components in Belarus

A Chinese state-owned company is involved in setting up a production line to manufacture components for the warheads of 122…

23.02.2026
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Mobile Internet Limits Come Into Force in Belarus

The main provisions of Resolution No. 38 of December 22 issued by the Ministry of Communications have come into force…

23.02.2026
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Industry Minister Calls for Rejuvenating Marketing to Boost Exports

Industry Minister Andrei Kuzniatsou, commenting on the government’s report for Belarusian television, used an argument typical of officials to explain…

23.02.2026
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Maryna Adamovich Shares Home Photos of Mikalai Statkevich After His Release

Maryna Adamovich has shared home photos of her husband Mikalai Statkevich following his release. “A siesta and a session with…

22.02.2026
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Former Political Prisoner Dzianis Sakalousky Dies

Former political prisoner and defendant in the Press Club case Dzianis Sakalousky has died, Nasha Niva reported. According to the…

22.02.2026
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Warsaw Court Schedules Hearing in Case of Attack on Pavel Latushka

The Warsaw-Śródmieście District Court has scheduled a hearing in the case concerning an attack on Deputy Head of the United…

22.02.2026
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Brest Line Trains to Operate With Modified Consist Due to Unscheduled Inspection

Trains No. 733 Minsk–Brest and No. 734 Brest–Minsk will operate with a modified consist on February 22 and 23 due…

22.02.2026
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Terrorist Attack in Lviv Kills 23-Year-Old Police Officer

A terrorist attack took place in Lviv, in which a police officer was killed and 24 people were injured, the…

22.02.2026
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Child on Snow Tube Collides With Car in Uzda District

A nine-year-old boy sustained severe injuries while snow tubing in the village of Padsatskiye in the Uzda District, the Investigative…

22.02.2026
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Political Prisoner Pastor Aleh Loika’s Health Has Seriously Deteriorated

The health of political prisoner Aleh Loika, a pastor of the Church of Christians of Evangelical Faith, has seriously deteriorated…

22.02.2026
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Estonia Ready to Tighten Procedures for Issuing Temporary Residence Permits to Citizens of Russia and Belarus

Estonia is ready to review and, if necessary, tighten procedures related to the issuance of temporary residence permits to citizens…

22.02.2026
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Mass Detentions of Book Publishers and Distributors Take Place in Minsk — Nasha Niva

Mass detentions of book publishers and distributors took place in Minsk on February 17–18, Nasha Niva reported. According to the…

21.02.2026
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Our Language Is Our Strength, And It Will Live In A Free Belarus

On Mother Language Day, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stressed the importance of preserving the Belarusian language as a bearer of the country’s…

21.02.2026
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Belarusian Figure Skaters Will Not Be Able to Compete at the World Championships in Prague

Figure skaters holding Belarusian and Russian passports will not be able to compete at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships…

21.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Political Prisoners With PACE President

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Vienna with the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Petra Bayr. They…

21.02.2026
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Crowdfunding Platform Gronka Resumes Operations

The crowdfunding platform Gronka is resuming operations after a six-month break, Pavel Liber reported on Facebook. “Over a year of…

20.02.2026
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Political Prisoner Tsikhan Osipau Faces a Third Sentence Extension

A third criminal case has been opened against political prisoner Tsikhan Osipau for alleged malicious disobedience to the prison administration…

20.02.2026
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Drone Carrying Cigarettes Flies From Belarus to Lithuania, Three Detained

On the night of February 18, Lithuanian border guards spotted a drone flying from the direction of Belarus near the…

20.02.2026
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Linava: We Have No Confirmed Cases of Detained Trucks Being Returned From Belarus

The president of the Lithuanian transport association Linava, Erlandas Mikėnas, said that the situation with trucks detained in Belarus has…

20.02.2026
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EU Fails to Reach Agreement on 20th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

Permanent representatives of European Union member states to the European Council failed on Friday to reach agreement on the 20th…

20.02.2026
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General Staff Explains When Reservists May Be Exempted From Military Training

The Ministry of Defence has explained in which cases reservists may be exempted from military training conducted as part of…

20.02.2026
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“I Went There Three Times, And No One Told Me Anything”: Statkevich Has Been Held in Hlybokaye Colony Since September

Mikalai Statkevich has been held all this time in the penal colony in Hlybokaye, from which he was taken away…

20.02.2026
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Belarusians Remain Third Among Foreign Nationals by Crime Levels in Poland

Belarusians remain in third place by crime levels among foreign nationals in Poland, behind citizens of Ukraine and Georgia. According…

20.02.2026
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The Prakopieu-Yahorau Bloc Leaves the Coordination Council

The Prakopieu-Yahorau bloc has announced its withdrawal from the third convocation of the Coordination Council, stating that this format has “fully…

20.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: If We Want Peace in Europe, We Must Weaken Putin and His Accomplice Lukashenka

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya called at the OSCE to provide Ukraine with everything necessary for victory, stating that genuine peace in Europe…

20.02.2026
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Eismant: Lukashenka Approved Relatives’ Request to Release Statkevich After Illness

Natallia Eismant, press secretary to Alyaksandr Lukashenka, said the president approved a request from relatives of political prisoner Mikalai Statkevich…

20.02.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Report Detention of Nine Migrants After Month-Long Pause

Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has reported the first attempt by migrants to cross the border after a month-long pause.…

20.02.2026
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EU Delegation in Belarus Wishes Statkevich Recovery

The European Union Delegation in Belarus said it had received with great relief the news of the release of political…

20.02.2026
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Another 22 People Added to “Extremists List,” 20 Convicted of “Facilitating Extremist Activity”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs has added another 22 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus,…

20.02.2026
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Rights Defenders Present Report on Discrimination Against Women in Places of Detention in Belarus

The human rights organisation Respect-Protect-Fulfill, together with an invited gender expert, has presented an analytical report on discrimination against women…

20.02.2026
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Foreign Organisation Pays 60 Million Roubles After Investigators’ Visit

The Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against officials of a representative office of a foreign organisation under Part…

20.02.2026
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Lukashenka’s Press Service Reports on Conversation With Putin

The press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka has published a statement about yesterday’s conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Indeed, a…

20.02.2026
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Losik Describes Health Condition of Tor Band Musician: Uses Crutches, Surgery Needed on Second Leg

Former political prisoner Ihar Losik has spoken about the health condition of political prisoner and Tor Band musician Yauhen Burlo,…

20.02.2026
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Drug Distribution Network Uncovered in Minsk, Eight Detained

A drug distribution network has been uncovered in Minsk, with eight people detained. According to the press service of the…

20.02.2026
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Customs Committee Explains How to Import Non-Alcoholic Beer From Abroad

The State Customs Committee has published clarifications on importing non-alcoholic beer from abroad. It turns out that everything depends on…

20.02.2026
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Budrys Announces Expansion of Measures Against Belarus in 20th Sanctions Package

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said in an interview with LRT that some measures against Belarus will be expanded as…

20.02.2026