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EU Wants to Demand Withdrawal of Russian Nuclear Weapons and Troops From Belarus

The European Union wants to demand the withdrawal of Russian nuclear weapons and troops from Belarus. Such a provision is…

19.02.2026
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Zelenskyy: Belarus Must Not Be Lost, but Lukashenka Certainly Should Be

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Belarus must not be lost to Europe, but that Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who puts the…

19.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya in Geneva Calls for Solidarity With Belarus: We Will Remember Who Stood With Us

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech at the International Summit on Human Rights and Democracy,…

18.02.2026
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Weather Balloons Carrying 13,500 Packs of Cigarettes Intercepted in Several Districts of Lithuania

In Lithuania’s Varėna, Šalčininkai and Ignalina districts, law enforcement officers intercepted shipments containing a total of 13,500 packs of Belarusian…

18.02.2026
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Minsk Prosecutor’s Office Issued 34 Orders to Remove “Extremist” Books From Sale in 2025

In 2025, Minsk prosecutor’s offices issued 34 orders related to the sale of books designated as “extremist.” Several more orders…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Criticises Admission of Belarusian Athletes to Paralympics Under State Flag

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has described as wrong and shameful the decision to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to take part…

18.02.2026
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Lithuania Submits Evidence of Weather Balloon Incidents to ICAO

Lithuania has officially submitted a package of evidence to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding incidents involving the launch…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: Our Joint Efforts Will Bring Peace to Ukraine and Freedom to Belarus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha for his statements regarding sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. The leader of the…

18.02.2026
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Belarusian Held Liable for Importing Beef Heads Into Russia

A Belarusian citizen has been held liable in Russia for importing beef heads without documentation. A vehicle driven by the…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Comments on Sanctions Against Lukashenka: We Believe in the European Future of the Belarusian People

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has described the sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka as an adequate response, called on partner countries…

18.02.2026
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Investment in Fixed Capital Fell by 12 Percent in January

Investment in fixed capital in January amounted to 3.135 billion roubles. This was down 12 percent compared with January 2025.…

18.02.2026
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House of Representatives Delegation to Attend OSCE PA Session

A delegation of the House of Representatives led by Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs Siarhei Rachkou will…

18.02.2026
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Zelenskyy Assesses Results of Geneva Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the talks in Geneva ended with progress in one area. According to him, the…

18.02.2026
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European Commission to Support EU Regions Bordering Belarus

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to support regions that border Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. “From hybrid threats to…

18.02.2026
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Valfovich Reports to Lukashenka on Second Stage of Combat Readiness Check

State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alyaksandr Valfovich today reported to Alyaksandr Lukashenka on the completion of the…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Ukraine’s Sanctions Against Lukashenka

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has welcomed the introduction by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of personal sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Zelenskyy signed the…

18.02.2026
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Russian Authorities Officially Announce Slowdown of Telegram

The operation of the Telegram messenger’s services has been slowed down in Russia due to violations of Russian legislation, the…

18.02.2026
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Increase in Enterprises’ Net Profit Went Into Growth of Inventories — Yahorau

Belarusian enterprises significantly increased their net profit last year. However, this did not improve the situation with working capital, as…

18.02.2026
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National Bank Moves to Curb Consumer Imports

The National Bank is taking measures to limit consumer imports. This is stated in the report “Ensuring Financial Stability in…

18.02.2026
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Zimbabwean Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Minsk

A parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe, led by Senate Speaker Mabel Memory Chinomona, arrived in Minsk overnight. The delegation was met…

18.02.2026
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Belarus Proposes Administrative Liability for Drug Propaganda

Belarus is proposing to introduce administrative liability for the propaganda of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogues. A draft…

18.02.2026
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GrandSpecTrading Added to List of Special Exporters

CJSC GrandSpecTrading has been added to the list of special exporters. It was included by Decree No. 49 of February…

18.02.2026
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Russians Forcibly Removed and Abandoned a Ukrainian Citizen in Belarus. He Died and Was Buried There

Russian military personnel removed a Ukrainian citizen from the town of Borodianka to Belarus in 2022. He died in September…

17.02.2026
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Customs Intercept 260 kg of Hashish Intended for Russian Recipient

Belarusian customs authorities have intercepted a consignment of hashish that was being smuggled across the border with Poland. According to…

17.02.2026
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Government to Stimulate Domestic Demand Amid Decline in Supplies to Russia

The government will stimulate domestic demand amid a decline in machinery supplies to Russia. Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn said this…

17.02.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Detain Belarusian Wanted via Interpol

Lithuanian border guards on Sunday detained a Belarusian citizen while he was entering Lithuania at the Medininkai border crossing. He…

17.02.2026
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Weather Balloons Again Cross From Belarus Into Poland

Polish military forces have again recorded the entry of weather balloons from Belarus into Poland, according to a statement by…

17.02.2026
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Another Alleged Russian Spy to Stand Trial in Poland

Polish prosecutors have referred another espionage case to court. Charges have been brought against Polish citizen Viktor Zh. According to…

17.02.2026
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Sons of Businessman Chyzh Held Lithuanian Citizenship — Bureau

The sons of prominent Belarusian businessman Yury Chyzh held Lithuanian citizenship. Siarhei Chyzh and Uladzimir Chyzh obtained Lithuanian citizenship in…

17.02.2026
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Vytis Jurkonis Awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order “For Merits to Lithuania”

On February 16, on the occasion of the Day of the Restoration of the State, President of the Republic of…

17.02.2026
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Yahorau Explains Why Belarusians Need Crypto Banks

Aliaksandr Yahorau, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, explained why Belarusians need crypto banks in his…

17.02.2026
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Reservists Called Up as Part of Combat Readiness Check

As part of a combat readiness inspection conducted by the Defence Ministry, reservists have been called up. According to the…

17.02.2026
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Price Analysis System Cost Government 5.1 Million Rubles but Works for Three Goods

The automated price analysis system created on the government’s initiative cost 5.1 million rubles, but currently operates for only three,…

17.02.2026
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“I Demand That All Flows in the Economy Be Balanced”: Lukashenka Speaks About Wage Growth

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during today’s government report on the performance of the economy, drew attention to wage growth outpacing labour productivity.…

17.02.2026
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Lukashenka Says Economy Is Under “Extremely Serious Pressure” From Both East and West

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said the Belarusian economy is operating under near-military conditions and is facing “extremely serious pressure” from both the…

17.02.2026
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Real Incomes of the Population Rise by 9.6% in 2025

Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 9.6% in 2025. The pace of growth slowed toward the end…

17.02.2026
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Belarus’s GDP Falls by 1.2% in January

Belarus’s gross domestic product in January 2026 amounted to 23.3 billion rubles at current prices. In comparable prices, it declined…

17.02.2026
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Babaryka Says He Will Work Toward a Non-Russian, Non-Nuclear and Democratic Belarus

Viktar Babaryka published a post on Tuesday morning in which he outlined what he intends to focus on going forward…

17.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Holds Consultations With Babaryka and Kalesnikava in Berlin

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Berlin on Monday with Viktar Babaryka and Maria Kalesnikava. The meeting took place at the Pilecki…

17.02.2026
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Communications Ministry Counts Internet and Mobile Subscribers in 2025

The Ministry of Communications and Informatization has summed up the development of telecommunications infrastructure in 2025. Last year, 3.81 million…

17.02.2026
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Belarus Introduces Full Extraterritorial Property Registration From March 1

Belarus will introduce full extraterritoriality of property registration starting March 1, the State Property Committee reported. The relevant provision is…

17.02.2026
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Annual Mobilisation Readiness Training Begins in Belarus – Defence Ministry

The Defence Ministry has announced the start of annual mobilisation readiness training. The exercises will be held nationwide from February…

17.02.2026
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Liabedzka Takes Part in Celebration of Restoration of the Lithuanian State Day

On February 16, Anatol Liabedzka, advisor to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya on parliamentary cooperation, took part on behalf of the Office of…

16.02.2026
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Kanapatskaya Boasts of Flying to Washington and Staying on the Same Street as the White House

Hanna Kanapatskaya, whom the regime of Alyaksandr Lukashenka uses to create the appearance of opposition in Belarus, has boasted that…

16.02.2026
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Nearly 30 Million Packs of Cigarettes and 33 Suspects: Polish Court to Hear Major Belarus Smuggling Case

The District Court in Siedlce will hear a major cigarette smuggling case involving 33 defendants and nearly 30 million packs…

16.02.2026
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Investigative Committee and Interior Ministry Reveal Details of Armed Robbery Near Smalyavichy

The Investigative Committee has published details of the night-time attack near Smalyavichy. Earlier in the morning, the Interior Ministry press…

16.02.2026
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BELPOL Begins Publishing List of Belarusian Enterprises Supporting Russian Aggression

The BELPOL initiative has begun publishing a list of Belarusian organisations that support Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The first part…

16.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: More Than 170 Belarusian Women Remain Political Prisoners

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya took part in the international workshop “Women’s Progress Dialogue” during her visit to Berlin, timed to coincide with…

16.02.2026
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Delegation of Afghanistan’s National Development Corporation Visits Belarus

A delegation of Afghanistan’s National Development Corporation is visiting Belarus. Today, the Afghan guests met with First Deputy Foreign Minister…

16.02.2026
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Lukashenka Assures Glazyev He Is Not Solving His Problems With the US at Russia’s Expense

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with Union State Secretary of State Sergei Glazyev, said that in negotiations with the United…

16.02.2026