Ten More People Recognised as Political Prisoners in Belarus
Belarusian human rights defenders have recognised another 10 individuals as political prisoners.
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Lukashenka Plans to Submit Regional Development Issues to All-Belarusian People’s Assembly
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has proposed submitting regional development issues for consideration at the All-Belarusian
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Belstat Publishes Migration Data for 2025
In 2025, nearly 46,900 people arrived in Belarus, while 37,800 people left the country. These figures
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Belarus Rises One Place in Reporters Without Borders Press Freedom Index
Reporters Without Borders has published its annual World Press Freedom Index. Belarus has moved up from
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Ukraine Imposes Sanctions on Sheiman and Lukashenka’s Sons
Details have emerged of a new package of Ukrainian sanctions against Belarus, introduced by a decree
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Lithuanian Prime Minister: Issue of Political Contacts with Belarus to Be Discussed with Poland in June
Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė said that the possibility of restoring political cooperation
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“Belarus Must Not Be Drawn into War” — Zelenskyy Announces New Sanctions
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a new package of sanctions, which also includes measures
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Rescue of Poczobut and Lukashenka’s Russian Knot
The story of the exchange involving Andrzej Poczobut once again demonstrates how constrained Alyaksandr
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Borys Describes Meeting with Poczobut in Belavezhskaya Pushcha
Former political prisoner and activist of the Union of Poles in Belarus Anzhalika Borys told LRT about
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Belarusian Bookshop Kamunikat.shop Opens in Warsaw – Photos
A Belarusian bookshop, Kamunikat.shop, has opened in Warsaw as a joint project of the Kamunikat foundation
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Son of Belarusian Preacher Siarhei Melyanets Detained by Polish Border Guards
The eldest son of former Belarusian political prisoner and Christian preacher Siarhei Melyanets has been
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Information Centre for Belarusians to Open in Vilnius
An information centre for Belarusians, established under an agreement between Lithuania and the Council
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Human Rights Activists Report Detentions in Navapolack and Other Cities
At least 12 women were detained in Navapolack on April 23. Arrests were also reported in other cities
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Gazeta Wyborcza Details Negotiations Behind Poczobut’s Release
Gazeta Wyborcza has described how negotiations unfolded over the release of political prisoner Andrzej
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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Increasing Range of Strikes on Russia
Ukraine will increase the range of its strikes on Russian territory, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said
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Melnikava’s Apartment in Mayak Minska “Sold” by Non-Existent Individuals
Cyber Partisans and Zerkalo have examined information about the former owners of an apartment in the
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Reform.news Declared an “Extremist Formation”
The website Reform.news has been declared an “extremist formation”. The decision was taken
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Polish Intelligence Coordinator Details Poczobut Exchange and Prospects for Relations with Minsk
Poland’s minister-coordinator of special services, Tomasz Siemoniak, said in an interview with TVPinfo
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Ukraine To Inform NATO Of Attempts To Draw Belarus Into The War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has again spoken about Russia’s attempts to draw Belarus into the war.
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Tsikhanouskaya And Nawrocki Discuss “Further Steps In Cooperation”
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Polish President Karol Nawrocki on the sidelines of the Three Seas
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Video Of Fifth Participant In Exchange Handed Over To Belarus Emerges, Name Not Disclosed
Belarusian state TV channel STV has published a video featuring the fifth participant in the exchange
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Poland Hands Over Uladzislau Nadzieika, Detained On Espionage Charges, To Belarus
The name of another participant in today’s exchange between Belarus and Poland has become known.
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Belarus Hands Over Monk Grzegorz Gawel to Poland
Belarus has handed over Carmelite monk Grzegorz Gawel to Poland. He had been detained in Belarus in 2025
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Moldova Hands Over Convicted Traitor Alexandru Balan to Belarus
As part of a 5-for-5 exchange between Belarus and Poland, Moldova handed over Alexandru Balan, a former
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Tsikhanouskaya: Poczobut’s Resilience and Dignity Became an Example for All
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya welcomed the release of Andrzej Poczobut, calling him an example of resilience
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Poland Hands Over Archaeologist Butyagin to Russia in Exchange
As part of a 5-for-5 detainee exchange, Poland handed over historian Alexander Butyagin to Russia.
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Poczobut Asked About Returning to Belarus After Exchange — Tusk
Andrzej Poczobut asked about the possibility of returning to Belarus after the exchange at the border
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Coale: My Team and I Helped Secure Release of Three Poles and Two Moldovans
US President’s Special Envoy John Coale commented on today’s exchange at the Poland-Belarus border, which
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Poczobut Released! Belarusian KGB and Polish Intelligence Agency Carry Out 5-for-5 Exchange
Journalist Andrzej Poczobut was transferred to Poland as part of a detainee exchange, Belarus’s state
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Coale Meets Polish President in Warsaw
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale had a busy schedule in Warsaw on Monday.
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Council of Europe Congress Secretary General Backs Coordination Council Elections
The Secretary General of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe Mathieu
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Belarusian Authorities Sought Transfer of Ukrainian Kaolin Deposits in Donetsk Region from Russia
Ukrinform has published an investigation into the supply of raw materials for Belarusian ceramic tile
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Deaths Exceeded Births by 62,000 in Belarus in 2025
Belstat has published data on births and deaths for 2025. During the year in Belarus, 116,530 people
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“Important Matters.” Sikorski Meets Coale
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski met on Monday with the U.S. president’s special envoy for Belarus
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Licensing Of Veterinary Activities Planned In Belarus
The Council of Ministers has submitted to the House of Representatives a draft law “On Amendments to
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Estonian Foreign Minister Expects 21st Sanctions Package To Be Tough
Estonia’s Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said he expects the 21st package of sanctions against Russia
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Refinery In Russia’s Tuapse Catches Fire Again After Drone Attack
An oil refinery in the Russian city of Tuapse has caught fire again following a drone attack.
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Khrenin Discusses Military Cooperation With Iranian Deputy Defense Minister
On April 27, Belarusian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Viktar Khrenin met with Iran’s Deputy Minister
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150 People Wanted in Belarus Detained in Russia Over Two Days
On April 15–16, a special operation “Search” was conducted in CIS countries, during which law enforcement
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“Motobrat” of Viktar Lukashenka Appointed Head of Rossotrudnichestvo
A new head of Rossotrudnichestvo — the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots
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EHU, ICC, Integration of Belarusians: Bialiatski Meets Lithuanian Prime Minister
Nobel laureate and head of the Viasna human rights centre Ales Bialiatski met with Lithuanian Prime Minister
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“Chasiki Tikayut” Recognised as “Extremist Formation”
The YouTube channel “Chasiki Tikayut”, which hosts a programme of the same name, has been
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Number of People Employed in Belarusian Economy Rises Again in March
In March, 4.1809 million people were employed in the Belarusian economy. This is 9,700 more than in February.
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Forecasters Warn of New Wave of Frost
Cold weather will persist in Belarus, with forecasters issuing a warning of frost. “At night on
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Russian Agricultural Exports to Belarus Rise by 20% in Two Months
Russia supplied Belarus with agricultural products and food worth about $670 million in January–February
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Infrawatch Identifies Belarusian Link in Global SIM Farm Network for Fraud
Researchers at Infrawatch have identified a large-scale SIM farm infrastructure spanning dozens of countries
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Vodka Sales Rise by 2% in Belarus
Belstat recorded an increase in vodka sales in the first quarter of 2026. In recent years, they had generally
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First Power Unit of Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant Disconnected From Grid for Maintenance
The first power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant was disconnected from the grid today.
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Strong Winds In Minsk Topple Trees, Damage Billboards And Cars
The Emergencies Ministry reported on the последствия of strong winds in Minsk. Over the past day, rescuers
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Belarusians In Warsaw Join “Chernobyl Way” Action
Belarusians in Warsaw gathered at the Copernicus monument on the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl tragedy
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