Zelenskyy Warns Western Leaders About Russian Plans Regarding Belarus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President
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Singer Aliaksei Khliastou Sentenced to 14 Days for “Petty Hooliganism”
Singer Aliaksei Khliastou, whose detention became known today, has been sentenced to 14 days of administrative
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Viasna Reveals Details of Mass Searches in Belarus
The Viasna Human Rights Center spoke with people whose relatives were subjected to searches on May 21
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Sybiha Calls Lukashenka’s Proposal for Meeting With Zelenskyy “Very Strange”
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha commented on Lukashenka’s public proposal to meet with Ukrainian
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Polish Prosecutors Explain Why Police Opened Fire on Belarusian: Vehicle Was Driven Toward Officers
The District Prosecutor’s Office in Wrocław has commented on the incident involving the injury of a 60-year-old
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More Than 40 Countries and Organizations Issue Statements on Political Prisoners in Belarus
On the International Day of Solidarity with Belarusian Political Prisoners, more than 40 governments
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Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Announces Tsikhanouskaya Visit to Kyiv
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced a planned visit to Kyiv by Head of the United Transitional
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Latushka and Lithuania’s Justice Minister Discuss Holding the Lukashenka Regime Accountable Through the International Court of Justice
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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US Asked Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to Lift Sanctions on Belarusian Potash – Svaboda
The United States has officially asked Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine to lift sanctions on Belarusian
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Polish Citizen Detained in Lithuania While Attempting to Climb Into Belarus With Large Amount of Cash
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service reported the detention of an unusual would-be border crosser.
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls on Democracies to Cooperate More Closely: Dictatorships Already Do
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part today in the GLOBSEC forum in Prague. It is one of the key platforms
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Major Operation Against Cigarette Smugglers Conducted in Lithuania
A major operation targeting cigarette smugglers has been carried out in Lithuania. Lithuanian media reported
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National Bank Unveils New 200-Ruble Banknote Bearing Halouchanka’s Signature
The National Bank of Belarus has unveiled a new 200-ruble banknote of the 2026 series. It will enter
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Aliaksei Khliastou Speaks About Preventive Conversations
A video has been published on Instagram by singer and taxi driver Aliaksei Khliastou, whose detention
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Education Ministry Puts Draft Regulation on “Register of Tutors” Up for Discussion
The Ministry of Education has opened for public discussion a draft Council of Ministers resolution “On
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Human Rights Defenders Report More Than 10 Searches Targeting Activists Who Left Belarus
The Viasna Human Rights Centre has learned of more than 10 searches carried out yesterday targeting activists
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Sybiha Briefs NATO on Growing Threats From Belarus
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha briefed NATO allies on the growing threat from Belarus.
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841 Political Prisoners Remain Behind Bars in Belarus on Day of Solidarity With Political Prisoners
On the Day of Solidarity with Political Prisoners, observed on 21 May, the Viasna Human Rights Centre
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Zelenskyy Warns Belarus About Consequences of Aggression
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Slavutych in the north of the country, where he met with
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Some Searches in Belarus Linked to Freedom Day Celebrations in Warsaw and Vilnius
Some of today’s searches in Belarus are linked to participation in Freedom Day celebrations in Warsaw
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Traffic Police Officer Hit by Car in Minsk Region Dies
The Interior Ministry reported the death of senior traffic police inspector Petr Masalbasau of the special
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Zelenskyy’s Office Responds to Lukashenka’s Proposal for a Meeting: Has a Habit of Somewhat Clumsily Inventing Things After the Fact
Ukraine’s Presidential Office has responded to today’s proposal by Aliaksandr Lukashenka to meet with
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Mass Searches Conducted in Minsk Apartments of Activists Who Left the Country
Human rights defenders from Viasna have learned of mass searches taking place in Minsk today.
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Lithuania Declares Air Alert for Second Consecutive Day
A red-level air alert was declared today in Lithuania’s Utena district after unmanned objects were detected
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Lukashenka Says How Belarus Could Be Drawn Into War and Proposes Meeting With Zelenskyy
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said Belarus does not intend to become involved in the war with Ukraine unless
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100 Students Leave EHU After It Was Designated an “Extremist Organisation” in Belarus
After Belarusian authorities designated the European Humanities University an “extremist organisation”
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Lodges Protest With Lithuania Over Ukrainian Drone Above Vitsyebsk Region
Belarus’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Lithuanian Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Erikas Vilkanecas
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Shabutski Sentenced in Absentia to 19 Years in Prison
The Hrodna Regional Court on May 20 issued a verdict in absentia against blogger Maksim Shabutski under
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Tsikhanouskaya: There Is No Peaceful Sky With Foreign Nuclear Weapons
There can be no peaceful sky with foreign nuclear weapons. Belarus must be free of nuclear weapons.
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Lukashenka Arrives for Nuclear Exercises
Aliaksandr Lukashenka arrived today at a training exercise involving military units responsible for the
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Tsikhanouskaya Stresses Importance of International Pressure on the Regime and Support for Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the Third Congress on Political Prisoners of Belarus #WithoutJustCause
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SBU Strengthens Security Measures on Border With Belarus
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said it had strengthened security measures on the border with Belarus
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Belarusian Citizen in the United States Pleads Guilty to Illegal Export of Aviation Components to Russia
Belarusian citizen Yana Liavonava pleaded guilty in the United States in a case involving the illegal
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Tsikhanouskaya: There Should Not Be a Single Political Prisoner in Belarus
There should not be a single political prisoner in Belarus, and the country must stop being a prison
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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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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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Belarus Simulated Bombing as Part of Nuclear Drills
As part of training for the combat use of nuclear weapons, one of Belarus’s missile units moved today
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Woman and One-Year-Old Child Killed in Crash in Hrodna Region
A woman and a one-year-old child were killed in a head-on collision on the M6 highway Minsk — Hrodna
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Foreign Ministry: Belarusian Citizen in Poland Was Shot by Polish Law Enforcement
Belarus’s Foreign Ministry has issued a statement regarding the gunshot injury of a Belarusian citizen.
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Zelenskyy Orders Preparation of “Diplomatic Pressure Measures” Against Belarus
Ukraine is preparing a response to Russia’s plans for an offensive in the Chernihiv–Kyiv direction.
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Lithuania Received Information About the Drone From Belarus
Vilnius received information about the possible movement of drones toward Lithuania from the Belarusian
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Security Forces Conduct Searches at Homes of Parents of Two People Connected to Flagstok
On May 19, searches were conducted in Belarus at the homes of the parents of two people connected to
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Halouchanka Explains Refinancing Rate Cut
National Bank of Belarus Chairman Raman Halouchanka explained the reduction of the refinancing rate by
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Three More People Tried Over “Hukanne Viasny” Celebration in Homiel — Flagstok
In Homiel, at least three more people have been tried for participating in the “Hukanne Viasny” ritual
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SBU: Radioactive Materials Found in Debris of Russian Missile in Chernihiv Region
The warhead of a Russian R-60 missile, fragments of which were found in Ukraine’s Chernihiv region, contained
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National Bank of Belarus Cuts Refinancing Rate to 9.25% Per Annum
The board of the National Bank of Belarus has decided to cut the refinancing rate by 0.5 percentage points.
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Bloomberg: US Seeks Ukraine’s Help to Ease Restrictions on Belarusian Potash
The United States is seeking Ukraine’s support in easing restrictions on imports of potash fertilisers
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Air Raid Alert Declared in Lithuania Due to Suspected Drone Approaching From Belarus
(updated) An air raid alert has been declared in Lithuania’s Ignalina, Utena, Švenčionys and Zarasai
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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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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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