Belarus and Switzerland Discuss Prospects for Revitalising Bilateral Relations
On July 20, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou met with Swiss Ambassador to Belarus Christine
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Sentence Handed Down to Lieutenant Colonel Convicted of High Treason Made Public
The sentence handed down to former military officer Anton Charamnykh has become known to human rights
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Lithuania Strengthens Protection of Critical Infrastructure
Lithuania has stepped up security at critical infrastructure sites amid reports of possible Russian provocations.
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Lukashenka Calls for Closer Ties Among Arab States
Aliaksandr Lukashenka met today with Mohamed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament.
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Tsikhanouskaya Calls for Ukraine to Be Provided With Means to Defend Against Russian Attacks
Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya expressed support for the
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Belarusian Injured in Drone Attack in Russia’s Kursk Region
A 40-year-old Belarusian citizen was injured in a drone attack on the town of Lgov in Russia’
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Belarusian Citizen Injured in Drone Attack on Wildberries Warehouse in Russia
A Belarusian citizen was among those injured in a drone attack on a Wildberries logistics centre in Kotovsk
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Russia Launches One of the Largest Attacks on Kyiv Since Start of War, Zelenskyy Says
Russia launched one of the largest attacks on Kyiv using ballistic missiles during the night of July
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Krutoi Says Migrant Workers From Uzbekistan Will Be Recruited for Investment Projects
Head of Dzmitry Krutoi, the Administration of Aliaksandr Lukashenka, said that the recruitment of labour
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Wildberries Warehouses Hit by Drone Attacks in Russia, Seven Killed
Several Russian regions came under attack by Ukrainian drones during the night of July 18. According
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Belarus Adds 22 More People to ‘Extremist’ List, Including Russian Citizen
Belarus’ Interior Ministry has added another 22 people to its “List of Citizens of the Republic
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Belarusian Human Rights Groups Recognize 10 More Political Prisoners
Belarusian human rights organizations have recognized 10 more people as political prisoners.
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Belarusian Human Rights Defender Raman Kisliak Issued Fine Notice in Georgia for Illegal Stay
Georgian police have issued a report against Belarusian human rights defender Raman Kisliak for illegally
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Comments on Indonesia’s Visa-Free Entry for Belarusians
Belarus’ Foreign Ministry has commented on Indonesia’s introduction of visa-free entry for
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Ryzhankou to Visit Mozambique
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou will pay an official visit to Mozambique on July 16–18
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Lukashenka Sticker Pack Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has updated the Republican List of Extremist Materials.
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Dead Brands, the Destruction of Everything, and the Long Game
The regime is actively finishing off what little was still alive in the country. Everything that still
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“New Belarus” Conference to Discuss “Window of Opportunity,” Cooperation With Ukraine, and Political Transition
The Office of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has published the program for the “New Belarus” conference, which
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Montenegro May Introduce Visas for Belarusians From October, Media Report
Montenegro may decide to introduce a visa regime for Belarus and Russia as early as October this year.
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Ukrainian Parliament Urges IOC to Maintain Suspension of Russian and Belarusian Athletes
Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada on July 16 adopted an appeal to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)
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EU Court Dismisses Klaipėda Terminal’s Lawsuit Over Belarusian Potash Transit
The General Court of the European Union has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Lithuanian company Birių krovinių
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Tsikhanouskaya: If We Do Not Get Rid of the Regime, the Threat From Belarus Will Remain Permanent
The continued rule of Aliaksandr Lukashenka means that the threat posed by Belarus to neighbouring countries
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Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office Opens Criminal Case Against Belarusian Border Officials
The Latvian Prosecutor General’s Office has opened a criminal case against officials of Belarus’
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Statkevich Publishes Collection of Prison Essays
The Białystok-based publishing house “Kamunikat” has published a book by politician and former
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Government Approves Technical Assistance Project in Nuclear Energy
The Council of Ministers has approved a new international technical assistance project titled “
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Blizko.by Instagram Page Designated ‘Extremist’ in Belarus
The Belarusian Information Ministry has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials”
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Verkhovna Rada Temporary Commission Discusses Legalisation and Social Protection Issues for Belarusians
Deputy Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet for Social Policy Anastasiya Makhamet addressed
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$700, Accommodation and Food: New Video Emerges on Conditions for Uzbek Workers in Belarus
A new appeal by an Uzbek citizen asking for an earlier video containing complaints about working conditions
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Investigation: A7 Sanctions-Evasion Network Expands in Africa, Zingman Spotted Among Event Participants
The Russian A7 network, which Western countries regard as a tool for circumventing sanctions, is expanding
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Uzbek President Outlines Joint Projects With Belarus
Uzbek authorities have outlined plans for joint projects with Belarus following Shavkat Mirziyoyev‘
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Mirziyoyev Demands Decent Jobs for Uzbeks in Belarus
On July 15, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the implementation of agreements
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Ukrainian Defence Minister’s Adviser Says Russia May Still Be Using Relay Stations in Belarus
Ukrainian Defence Minister’s adviser Serhii “Flash” Beskrestnov said Russia may still
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Lithuanian and Latvian Presidents Call Restoration of Border Controls Between Countries a Capitulation
Lithuanian and Latvian Presidents Gitanas Nausėda and Edgars Rinkēvičs described the restoration of border
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Skvernelis Says He Was Invited to Belarus
Lithuanian politician and MP Saulius Skvernelis said he had been invited to Belarus. He said he received
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Nausėda: We Have Information About Possible Russian Provocations
Lithuania has received information about possible provocations by Russia, President Gitanas Nausėda said
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Belarusian Communists Travel to North Korea
A delegation from the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Belarus is on an official visit to
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EU Calls on Belarus to Return All Unlawfully Detained and Deported Ukrainians to Ukraine
Ukraine and the EU High Representative issued a joint statement calling on Russia and Belarus to return
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Latvia Plans to Ban Imports of Books and Toys From Belarus
Latvia plans to ban imports of a number of goods produced in Belarus and Russia. The government today
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Latushka and Kuchynski Provide Polish President’s Chancellery With Information on Repression
Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the National Anti-Crisis Management Pavel
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US Imposes Sanctions on Belarusian Man in Ransomware Case
The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Belarusian citizen Yegeniy Silayev and Ukrainian
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Ukraine and Nine European Countries Announce Creation of Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition
Ukraine and nine European countries — France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Sweden
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Lithuania Sends Second Group of Border Guards to Assist Latvia
Lithuania’s State Border Guard Service has sent a second group of border guards to assist their
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Lithuania Considers Introducing Controls on Border With Latvia
Lithuania’s new interior minister, Martynas Katelynas, has not ruled out introducing temporary
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Border Guard Chief: Latvia Is the Main Target of Belarus’s Hybrid Warfare
Chief of the Latvian State Border Guard Guntis Pujats believes that Latvia is currently the main target
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Belarusian Pro-Russian Politician Artsiom Agafonau Leaves Belarus
Belarusian pro-Russian politician Artsiom Agafonau has announced that he has left Belarus. In a post
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Tsikhanouskaya Expresses Condolences Following the Death of Lindsey Graham
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has expressed her condolences following the death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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Three Antique Icons Belonging to Former Political Prisoner Priest Akalatovich Sold at Auction in Belarus
Belarusian authorities continue to sell off property belonging to Catholic priest Henrykh Akalatovich
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Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service: Belarus Is Trying in Every Way to Resist Russian Pressure
Belarus continues to develop military infrastructure near the Ukrainian border, despite the absence of
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Yarashevich Discusses Issues Concerning Belarus With Patriarch of Jerusalem
Belarusian Ambassador to Israel Yury Yarashevich met with Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III.
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Russia Attacks Kyiv Overnight With More Than 120 Drones and 12 Missiles
On the night of July 11, Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine, using more than 120 drones
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