“Specialty Can Be Chosen on Site.” Russian Recruiters for Mercenaries in the War Have Become More Active in Belarus
Recruiters seeking Belarusian citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine have become more active
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AFP: Macron Urged Lukashenka Not to Drag Belarus Into Russia’s War Against Ukraine
AFP reported on Sunday that French President Emmanuel Macron urged Aliaksandr Lukashenka not to allow
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Latushka on Macron’s Call: Any Agreements With Lukashenka Bypassing Belarusians Will Not Be Durable
According to Paval Latushka, deputy head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and head of the
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EU to Discuss Increasing Pressure on Russia After Massive Strike on Ukraine
EU foreign ministers will discuss increasing international pressure on Russia next week. The announcement
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Tsikhanouskaya Comments on Macron’s Call With Lukashenka
The press service of Belarusian democratic forces leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has released a statement
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Gas-Air Mixture Flash Occurs in Mahilyow Garage Cooperative, Three Injured
A gas-air mixture flash occurred in a garage cooperative on Hryshyna Street in Mahilyow. According to
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Mother and Daughter Mirontseva Sentenced to “Home Chemistry” and Released — Nasha Niva
Lukerya and Veranika Mirontseva, who were accused of attempted assistance to extremist activity, have
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Pensioner Drowns Near Shumilina
A man born in 1956 drowned in the Shumilina district, the Emergency Situations Ministry press service reported.
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Macron Calls Lukashenka
French President Emmanuel Macron held a telephone conversation with Aliaksandr Lukashenka. The talks
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Publishing House Sviedki Releases Sabina Brylo’s Book “The Viktor Babaryka Case. A Chronicle of Political Persecution in Facts and Documents”
The independent publishing house Sviedki has released the book “The Viktar Babaryka Case. A Chronicle
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European Gymnastics Federation Allows Belarusians and Russians to Compete Without Restrictions
The European Gymnastics federation is lifting all restrictions on the participation of Russian and Belarusian
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Resident of Kastsyukovichy District Injures Son During Pig Slaughter
A man in the Kastsyukovichy district accidentally shot and injured his son with an unregistered firearm
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37-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Pukhavichy District
A fatal traffic accident occurred today at about 5:00 a.m. on the N-9388 road near the village of Dukouka.
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Algerian Parliamentary Delegation Visits Belarus for the First Time
An Algerian parliamentary delegation headed by Speaker of the National People’s Assembly Ibrahim Boughali
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Deported Guinean Citizen Reunited With Daughter Kept in Minsk Orphanage
Twenty-three-year-old Guinean citizen Mariam Soumah has been reunited with her daughter Sabina 10 months
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Zelenskyy Thanks Tsikhanouskaya for Support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to words of support posted on X by Belarusian democratic
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Russian Defense Ministry Confirms Strikes on Ukraine With Oreshnik, Iskander, Kinzhal and Zircon Missiles
The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed carrying out a massive strike on Ukrainian territory using
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No Riots, but a Full House: Massive Max Korzh Concert in Bucharest Accompanied by Wave of Fakes
On Saturday evening, May 23, Belarusian singer Maks Korzh held a massive concert at Bucharest’s National
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Tsikhanouskaya on Russian Strike Against Ukraine: Systemic Terror Supported by Lukashenka’s Regime
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has reacted to Russia’s massive overnight attack on Ukraine on May 24.
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Command-and-Staff Exercises to Be Held in Hrodna Region
A command-and-staff exercise is taking place in the Lida district of the Hrodna region from May 24 to
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Building of the National Art Museum of Ukraine Damaged During Overnight Attack on Kyiv
As a result of another massive Russian strike on Kyiv, the building of the National Art Museum of Ukraine
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Oil Refining, Energy and IT. Experts Explain What Drove GDP Growth in April
Belarus’ GDP returned to growth in April. According to Belstat, GDP increased by 0.2% in January–April.
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Belarus Receives Tariff Exemption for Cocoa Powder Imports
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has decided to grant tariff exemptions for cocoa powder imports.
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Nuclear Munitions Delivered to Field Storage Sites in Belarus — Russian Defense Ministry
Nuclear munitions have been delivered to field storage sites in Belarus, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Belarusian Communications Ministry to Allocate 2.5 Million Rubles for Project With Sberbank of Russia
The Council of Ministers has ordered the allocation of 2.5 million rubles to Horizont Vozmozhnostey LLC
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Slalom Canal Near Minsk Filled With Water, Similar to Olympic Course in Munich
The slalom canal near Minsk has been filled with water as part of the reconstruction of a hydraulic engineering
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Belarusian Investigative Committee Conducts Probe Into Polish Police Shooting of Belarusian Citizen
The Belarusian Investigative Committee has announced that it is conducting an inquiry into an alleged
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World Confederation of Billiards Sports Lifts Restrictions on Belarusians
The World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS) has announced the lifting of restrictions on the participation
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Belavia Changes Schedule of Several Flights Due to Technical Reasons
Belavia has reported changes to the flight schedule for several services this week. Due to “technical
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International Booker Prize Awarded to Taiwanese Novel Styled as Culinary Travel Notes
The novel “Taiwan Travelogue” by Taiwanese writer Yang Shuang-zi has won the 2026 International Booker Prize.
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World DanceSport Federation Lifts All Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
The Presidium of the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has approved amendments fully removing restrictions
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Rzeczpospolita: Will There Be Another Reset in Relations With Lukashenka’s Belarus?
Poland’s largest centre-right newspaper, Rzeczpospolita, has published an article on the prospects for
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Investigators Complete Probe Into Brutal Murder in Cherykau
The Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into a brutal murder in Cherykau.
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Belarus and Indonesia Sign Agreements Worth $427 Million
Belarus and Indonesia signed five memorandums of understanding at the enterprise level following a meeting
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Belarusian Breweries Increased Revenue in 2025, but Profit Growth Was Mixed
Belarusian breweries increased their revenue in 2025, although only one company posted significant profit growth.
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Belarusian Potash Supplies to China Exceed Half a Billion Dollars in Four Months
Supplies of Belarusian potash to China increased in January–April, according to Chinese customs statistics
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US Reduces Number of Brigade Combat Teams in Europe
The United States has reduced the number of brigade combat teams stationed in Europe from four to three
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Belarusian Volunteer Tsikhan Kliukach Killed in Ukraine
Belarusian volunteer and former political prisoner Tsikhan Kliukach was killed in Ukraine on May 9.
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‘Culture Captive to the Past’: Interdisciplinary Academic Conference to Be Held in Vilnius
The Vilnius Belarusian Museum named after Ivan Luckievich is inviting scholars from the humanities and
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Belarusian Woman Detained at Minsk’s Request Able to Leave Italy
Belarusian and Polish citizen Karina Zdanievich-Spychalska, detained in Italy in February on the basis
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More Than 20 Forestry Ministry Employees Detained in Corruption Cases
More than 20 employees of the Belarusian Forestry Ministry were detained in criminal cases in March and
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National Art Museum of Belarus Acquires Unique Exhibit — Slutsk Belt More Than Four Metres Long
A complete Slutsk belt measuring 4 metres and 60 centimetres in length, acquired from a private individual
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Syrskyi Calls Threat From Belarus Real
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi considers the threat of a Russian
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Belarusian Says He Was Tricked Into Signing Contract With Russian Defense Ministry
A resident of the village of Zamshena in the Liozna district, Aliaksandr Lazukou, says he traveled to
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Lithuania Submits Additional Materials to ICAO on Weather Balloons Entering From Belarus
Lithuania has submitted additional materials to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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Combat Drone Crashes in Viciebsk Region — Nasha Niva
A combat drone crashed in the Viciebsk region south of Hlybokaje on May 17, Nasha Niva reports.
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Several Trains Delayed Due to Tree Falling Onto Tracks
A thunderstorm with strong winds caused train delays on the evening of May 18, the Belarusian Railway reported.
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Teenager Places Stones on Railway Tracks in Pukhavichy District. His Parents to Be Punished
A 13-year-old teenager placed stones on railway tracks in the Pukhavichy district. Since he has not reached
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Security Forces Invent New Way to Take Revenge on Protest Participants — Nasha Niva
Security forces have found a new way to take revenge for participation in the 2020 protests — they are
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Lukashenka, the Path to Trump’s Heart, and the Priceless Lobbyist Franklin Graham
The visit to Minsk by American preacher Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic
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