“Come On, Hit Me!” Lukashenka Recalls Harrowing Childhood Encounter With a Sambo Wrestler
Aliaksandr Lukashenka demonstrated self-defence techniques, explained how to defend against a knife attack, and recounted an encounter with…
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Belarusian Volunteer Faces Possible Deportation from Ukraine Over Document Issues
Belarusian volunteer Emiliy Labeika, who has been fighting on Ukraine’s side since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion,…
Former Lieutenant Colonel Dzmitry Zara Recognised as a Political Prisoner
Eight more people have been recognised as political prisoners in Belarus, the Viasna Human Rights Centre reports. They…
From Prison to War. A Political Prisoner in Belarus and a Frontline Soldier in Ukraine
The paradoxes of fate: if he had continued to remain a hostage of the Belarusian regime, sooner or…
“There Will Be Peace. If Not This Year, Then Next Year.” Lukashenka Says Russia Is Being Exhausted
Aliaksandr Lukashenka expects Russia and Ukraine to reach a peace agreement this year or next. According to him,…
Belarus Begins Trial in Absentia of Dissidentby Founders
A trial in absentia of Maryna Kasinerava and Viachaslau Kasinerau, founders of the human rights initiative Dissidentby, began…
Swedish Citizen Detained by Russia’s FSB Crossed the Belarusian-Russian Border on Foot
Swedish citizen Freddy Mikael Stålkrantz Lindholm, detained by Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) on suspicion of preparing sabotage…
13 More People in Belarus Recognised as Former Political Prisoners
Thirteen people convicted in Belarus for expressing their opinions and participating in peaceful assemblies have been recognised as…
Composition of the “Commission for Return” Updated
The composition of the Commission for the Consideration of Appeals from Citizens of the Republic of Belarus Regarding…
EU to Prepare Proposals to Prevent Russian and Belarusian Athletes From Returning to International Competitions
Instagram Account of Belarusian Choir in Poznań Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
Belarus’s Ministry of Information has once again updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other items, the…
Latvia’s Interior Minister Visits Border With Belarus to Discuss Measures to Strengthen Security
Latvian Interior Minister Jānis Dombrava and State Border Guard Chief Guntis Pujāts visited border guard units in Daugavpils…
BELPOL Report: How Belarus Is Being Militarized
The country’s militarization is not a natural adaptation to external threats but a systematic strategy pursued by the…
Yandex Panoramas Service Stops Working in Belarus
The Yandex Panoramas service, which allows users to view photographs of streets and specific locations on Yandex Maps,…
“Not Only the Windows but Also the Walls Are Shaking” — Russian Drones Continue to Enter Belarusian Airspace
Russian attack drones have again been spotted in Belarusian airspace near the Ukrainian border. According to Flagstok, at…
Tsikhanouskaya Meets Released Political Prisoners in Lithuania
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met in Lithuania with former political prisoners who were released on September 16 and forcibly deported…
Tsikhanouskaya Calls on Democratic Countries to Unite at Freedom Summit in Vilnius
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered the keynote address at the Vilnius Freedom Summit in Vilnius on October 15, calling on…
Lukashenka Says He Will Get to Grips With Intelligence
Aliaksandr Lukashenka believes people have been frightened by artificial intelligence and promises to get to grips with it.…
Lukashenka Decides to Hand Over Land in Verkhnyadzvinsk District to Businessman Varabei
Aliaksandr Lukashenka flew to Verkhnyadzvinsk District today. He decided to visit the Krasny Bor Agro livestock farm, owned…
BELPOL Reports Massive Cyberattack on Website After Publishing Report on Belarus’ Militarization
BELPOL’s website has been subjected to a massive attack for the second consecutive day. The organization linked the…
Sakreta Calls on UN to Lift Sanctions Against Fertilizer Producers
Tsikhanouskaya Outlines Six Tools Used to Persecute Belarusians Abroad
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya outlined six tools used to persecute Belarusians abroad. She made the remarks on October 14 at…
MS NOW: FBI Director Kash Patel Arrives in Russia1
“Black Russes” – Myth, Reality, and a Ukrainian “Trace” in the Website Code
An obscure group calling itself the “Black Russes” has claimed responsibility for an incident in which armed men…
Russia Reports Attacks on Two of Its Oil Refineries
Decision to Remove Gutseriev and Shautsou From EU Sanctions List Published
The European Union has officially removed Russian billionaire Mikhail Gutseriev (Mikail Safarbekovich Gutseriev) and Belarusian businessman Viktar Shautsou…
TikTok Account of Former Political Prisoner Aliaksandr Andrushkevich Declared “Extremist” in Belarus
Belarus’s Ministry of Information has updated its “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other things, the list now…
Khrenin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for CIS Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Belarusian Defence Minister Viktar Khrenin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan to attend a meeting of the Council of Defence…
Lithuanian Interior Minister Seeks Extension of Enhanced Border Protection With Kaliningrad Region
Lithuania may extend enhanced protection of its border with Russia’s Kaliningrad Region, involving military personnel, until early November.…
While the Regime Fights Belarusian Society and Culture, the Democratic Forces’ Task Is to Preserve Them — Tsikhanouskaya
While the regime fights against Belarusian society and culture, the task of the democratic forces is to preserve…
Court Proceedings Continue in Chile in Case Involving BelAZ Subsidiary
Belarusian Foreign Ministry Condemns Statement by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander in Europe
The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning remarks by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander…
US Treasury Fines Bank of America for Sanctions Violations, Including Those Related to Belarus
The US Department of the Treasury has announced enforcement actions against Bank of America, the second-largest bank in…
Lithuania Seeks to Have Russia’s GRU Designated a Terrorist Organization
Lithuania wants Russia’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) to be designated a terrorist organization. The country’s Foreign Minister Kęstutis…
Latvia to Expand Military Powers to Use Force on Border With Belarus
The Latvian government has decided to expand the powers of services guarding the state border to use force…
Budrys Expects IAEA Action on Expansion of Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant
Lithuania is concerned about plans to expand the nuclear power plant in Astravets. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys…
Zelenskyy Says Massive Strike on Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure Shows Russia’s Disrespect for Trump
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. In his view,…
US Troops Arrive in Lithuania
The first US troops have arrived in Lithuania as part of the resumed rotation of American forces. Lithuanian…
Trump Says US Continues to Share Intelligence With Ukraine
The United States has not stopped sharing intelligence with Ukraine, Donald Trump said in response to reporters’ questions.…
Sybiha: The Future of Belarus Must Be Decided by the Belarusian People, Not Moscow
A meeting between Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha took place on October 13 at the…
Tsikhanouskaya Meets Ukrainian Foreign Minister
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The meeting took place on October 13 on the…
Lukashenka Tells Khrenin to Identify Fortified Positions to Be Occupied Within 24 Hours
Aliaksandr Lukashenka said at a meeting today on the results of an inspection of the combat and mobilisation…
Lukashenka Sees Strategic Advantage in Fences Along Belarusian Border
Aliaksandr Lukashenka, at today’s meeting on the results of an inspection of the 7th Separate Special Police Brigade…
Lukashenka Says Latvia Staged Border Provocation Against Itself
Aliaksandr Lukashenka believes that the incident on the Belarusian-Latvian border was staged by Latvian services themselves. According to…
Tsikhanouskaya Hands NATO PA President BELPOL Report on Belarus’ Militarisation
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with the President of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly and Vice-President of the Portuguese Parliament, Marcos…
Zelenskyy: Russians Have Missed Another Opportunity to Bring Peace Closer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a briefing from the negotiating team following its visit to the United States…
A Real Deal or a Dud? Trump’s Diesel-for-Potash Deal and Lukashenka’s Failure
US negotiators are trying to salvage the midterm elections. Against the backdrop of deals between Moscow and Washington,…
Ukraine and Latvia Discussed Increasing Pressure on Belarus
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha met with Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže on October 12. The two sides…
Tsikhanouskaya: We Must Not Portray Lukashenka as a Victim of Moscow
Aliaksandr Lukashenka should not be viewed as a victim of Moscow in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian war.…
Peskov Has Nothing to Say About Energy Truce Yet
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the Russian side had no information about an energy truce so far.…