Николас Мадуро и Александр Лукашенко
Lessons From Maduro for Alyaksandr Lukashenka
After the capture of Nicolas Maduro by U.S. special forces, certain conclusions should be drawn by regimes
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Draft Agreement on Industrial Property Information Search Service in EAEU Approved
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has approved a draft agreement on a service enabling the search for information
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Lukashenka Signs Decree on Construction of Bull Fattening Complexes
On January 5, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree on the development of the meat industry, which provides
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State Customs Committee Clarifies Whether Duties Can Be Refunded When Returning Goods to Foreign Online Stores
The State Customs Committee has explained the procedure for refunding customs payments paid by individuals
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Construction Companies Granted Right to Open Special Accounts Until End of 2027
On January 5, Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed a decree extending the validity of the decree on opening special
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Fish Catch Quotas Set for Fish Farms
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food has set fish catch quotas for fish farms for 2026. Quotas are allocated
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Ice Floating Organizer Charged After Belarusian Woman Goes Missing
Russia’s Investigative Committee has brought charges against the organizer of an ice floating event on
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Linava Seeks to File Lawsuit Against Lithuanian Government Over Trucks Stuck in Belarus
The Linava transport association intends to file a collective lawsuit against the Lithuanian government
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Belarusian Industry Gains Access to Russian Programs — Rahozhnik
Belarusian industrial enterprises can participate in Russian programs on an equal footing with organizations
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Government Changes Operating Conditions for Gambling Business
The Council of Ministers has adopted a resolution “On the Procedure for Conducting Activities in the
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Culture Ministry Decides Not to Select Winner of Animated Film Script Competition for State Funding
The Ministry of Culture has summed up the results of a competition of synopsis scripts for the production
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Industrial Export Slump and Digital Signature: Lukashenka Names Problems With Russia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Monday cited a slump in industrial exports and delays in the mutual recognition
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State Control Committee May Receive Additional Powers
The State Control Committee may receive additional powers. A draft law “On Amendments to Laws on the
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Lithuania Proposes Extending Sanctions Against Belarusians and Russians Until 2028
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed extending national restrictive measures against
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Belarusian Citizen Detained With 42,000 Packs of Cigarettes at Lithuanian Border
A large shipment of smuggled cigarettes was detained at the Šalčininkai road border crossing, the Lithuanian
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Tsikhanouskaya on Events in Venezuela: Lukashenka Is Losing Another Ally
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on events in Venezuela, stating
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Tsikhanouskaya Office Says Pressure From Regime Has Intensified
Belarusian authorities have stepped up pressure on the democratic community after responsibility for
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Condemns “Armed Aggression” but Does Not Name the Aggressor
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement on the situation in Venezuela.
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Lukashenka “Categorically Condemns” U.S. Actions Against Venezuela
Alyaksandr Lukashenka “categorically condemns the act of American aggression” against Venezuela, his
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More Than 5,000 People Clearing Snow in Minsk
In Minsk, more than 5,000 people and over 200 units of equipment and mechanized tools have been involved
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Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Venezuela
Venezuelan authorities issued a statement following a series of explosions in Caracas, placing responsibility
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Cigarettes Worth More Than €250,000 Found in Lithuanian Forest
Lithuanian border guards have discovered 50,000 packs of Belarusian cigarettes in a forest near the village
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Andrej Stryzhak Announces New Aid Initiative — BELAID
Former participant and co-founder of BYSOL has announced the launch of a new aid initiative for Belarusians, BELAID.
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Belarusian Woman Goes Swimming in River on Kola Peninsula, Still Missing
On January 1, a citizen of Belarus went missing during a group ice floating session in the waters of
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More Than 2,000 Packages of Laundry Detergent Attempted to Be Imported Into Belarus at Undervalued Cost
A shipment of laundry detergent was attempted to be imported into Belarus with customs payments understated
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39 Girls and 37 Boys Born in Belarus in the First Hours of 2026
In the first hours of 2026, 76 children were born in Belarus — 39 girls and 37 boys, the Ministry of
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Housing and Utilities Ministry Deploys More Than 1,100 Units of Equipment to Streets and Roads
The Ministry of Housing and Utilities has deployed 1,129 units of special and municipal equipment to
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Turchyn Signs Resolution on Boosting and Diversifying Exports
Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn has signed a resolution of the Council of Ministers “On Issues of Boosting
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Belarus Extends Ban on Imports of Certain Goods From “Unfriendly Countries”
The Belarusian government has adopted a resolution “On the Application of a Special Restrictive Measure.
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Rights Defenders Record More Than 80 Cases of Politically Motivated Repression in December
The Viasna Human Rights Center has reported on the human rights situation in Belarus in December 2025.
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“Digital Belarus” State Program Envisions Creation of Import-Independent Software Ecosystem
The government has approved the “Digital Belarus” state program for 2026–2030. It includes 21 measures, with 1.
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“No Point Going There!” Lukashenka Says He Cancelled Putin’s Trip to BRICS Summit
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a visit to the Horizont plant, spoke about how he had warned Vladimir Putin
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Belarusian Alfa-Bank Apps Removed From App Store
Applications of Belarusian Alfa-Bank have been removed from the App Store. The financial institution’s
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Russian Citizen Becomes Founder of New Cigarette Manufacturer in Belarus
The new tobacco products manufacturer Eterna Prime LLC was founded by Russian citizen Nikolai Veselovsky.
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Government Approves “Belarus Intellectual” State Program
The Council of Ministers has approved the “Belarus Intellectual” state program for 2026–2030.
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MART Signs Agreements With Two Mobile Operators Not to Raise Tariffs
The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade (MART) has signed agreements with operators A1 and
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Lukashenka Urges Zelenskyy to “Reach an Agreement Before It Is Too Late” Amid Russian Claims of Attack on Putin’s Residence
Alyaksandr Lukashenka used a visit to the Horizont enterprise to comment on Russia’s statements about
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Cigarette Prices to Rise in Belarus From January 1 as New Tobacco Producer Appears in Tax Ministry Document
Cigarette prices in Belarus will rise from January 1. The Ministry for Taxes and Duties has published
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Restoration of Belarusian Embassy Completed in Moscow
The restoration of the Belarusian Embassy building in Moscow has been completed. The work had been under
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Russian Foreign Ministry Allows for Convergence of Gas Business Conditions for Belarus
Belarus and Russia continue to work out interaction algorithms in the gas sector, which could result
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National Bank Tests QR Code Payment System
The National Bank is testing a QR code payment system. Pilot payments for goods using QR codes have been
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Lukashenka’s Statements at the All-Belarusian People’s Assembly Sent to ICC Prosecutor
The National Anti-Crisis Management has sent an appeal to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International
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No Poles Among Those “Pardoned” by Lukashenka — Polish Foreign Ministry
There are no Polish citizens among the 22 people “pardoned” today by Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Polish Foreign
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Issue of Abolishing Roaming Between Belarus and Russia Remains Unresolved
The issue of abolishing roaming between Belarus and Russia has not yet been fully resolved, with many
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Tertel Receives Honorary Title of Merited Officer of State Security Bodies
On December 30, Alyaksandr Lukashenka awarded state decorations and commendations to 48 representatives
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Expresses Concern Over Situation Around Taiwan
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus has issued a statement regarding the situation around Taiwan.
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Belarus and Gazprom Review Prospects for Cooperation
Belarus and Gazprom have reviewed prospects for cooperation. A meeting took place between Belarusian
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More Than 1,300 Belarusian Citizens Deported From Poland in 2025
Poland’s Border Guard has published deportation statistics for 2025. According to border guards, more
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Belarus and Russia Sign Agreement to Create Common Jewelry Market
Belarus and Russia have signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the sphere of activities
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Government Plans to Spend More Than 1.6 Billion Rubles on Ecology
The Council of Ministers has approved the state program “Ecology” for 2026–2030. The volume of its financing
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