“We Have Different Symbols”: Distribution of St. George Ribbons Disrupted in Vitsyebsk
Pro-Russian activist from Vitsyebsk Elvira Mirsalimova complained that not everyone welcomed the distribution of St.
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Pro-Russian Activists Managed to Integrate “Immortal Regiment” Marches Into the “Belarus Remembers” Campaign
Pro-Russian activists managed to hold “Immortal Regiment” marches in regional Belarusian cities by joining
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Lukashenka Says Belarus and Russia Have “Better Weapons Than Ever Before”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka stated that Belarus and Russia possess an excellent arsenal of weapons “as never before.
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“Very Good Indeed” — Lukashenka Praises Victory Parade on Red Square
Alyaksandr Lukashenka gave a positive assessment of the Victory Day parade in Moscow. Speaking to journalists
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Zelenskyy on Europe Day: Ukraine Is Fighting for Security from Tyranny Not Only for Itself, but for the Entire Continent
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainians on Europe Day, saying that the country
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Lukashenka Arrives at Red Square with Younger Son
Alyaksandr Lukashenka arrived at Red Square together with his younger son Mikalai. Photos from the stands
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Tsikhanouskaya: Memory of War Should Preserve Life, Not Accustom Children to Military Uniforms
The memory of war should remind people of the value of life, not accustom children to military uniforms
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Unknown Individuals Sent Mass Messages in the Name of the “Your Voice” Bloc
On May 7, unknown individuals carried out a mass messaging campaign in the name of the “Your Voice” bloc
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Lukashenka Says He Plans to Discuss “One and a Half Issues” with Putin
Alyaksandr Lukashenka met with Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow on May 8. Lukashenka said he
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Zelenskyy Signs Decree Allowing Parade in Moscow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has published a decree titled “On Holding a Parade in Moscow,”
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Zelensky: Red Square Is Less Important to Us Than the Lives of Ukrainian Prisoners
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that Kyiv agrees to a ceasefire on May 9–11.
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Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Ukraine and Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia for May 9, 10, and 11.
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Tokayev and Mirziyoyev to Take Part in Victory Day Events in Moscow
The presidents of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan will, after all, participate in the Victory Day events in Moscow.
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Belarus and Serbia Discuss Cooperation in Economic and Humanitarian Spheres
On May 8, Belarusian Ambassador to Serbia Siarhei Malinouski met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
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BIC: Belarusian Companies Doubled Supplies to Russian Arms Manufacturers Over Two Years
The Belarusian Investigative Center, together with the Ukrainian outlet Slidstvo.Info and with support
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DFR Conducts Searches and Arrests at Major Logistics Companies — Nasha Niva
Belarus’ Department of Financial Investigations (DFR) under the State Control Committee has been systematically
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Zelensky Expects Visit of American Negotiators at the Turn of Spring and Summer
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects American negotiators to visit Kyiv in the coming weeks.
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Activist From Naroulia Sentenced to 10 Years on “High Treason” Charges
The Mahiliou Regional Court has sentenced public activist Mikalai Vitkouski from Naroulia, Homielskaya
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Belarusian Interior Ministry Adds 25 More People to “Extremist” List
Belarus’ Interior Ministry has added another 25 people to the “List of Citizens of the Republic of Belarus
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Lukashenka Leaves for Moscow
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has departed for Russia on a visit, his press service said. Shortly before that
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New Belarus Conference to Be Held in Warsaw on August 8-9
The “New Belarus” conference will take place in Warsaw on August 8-9. The event was announced by Tsikhanouskaya’s Office.
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Lukashenka to Travel to Moscow for Meeting With Putin
The press service of Alyaksandr Lukashenka has officially announced his visit to Moscow. The dates of
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Authorities Deny Permission For “Immortal Regiment” March In Minsk
Minsk city authorities have refused to allow organisers to hold the “Immortal Regiment” march in Minsk on May 9.
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Zelenskyy Advises Foreign Representatives Not To Travel To Moscow For Parade
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported on the results of Ukraine’s long-range strikes on Russian targets.
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Searches Of Relatives Of Coordination Council Candidates Continue
The Coordination Council reports that searches and interrogations were carried out this morning at the
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Belarusian Information Ministry Targets Threads, Over 20 Accounts Declared “Extremist”
Belarus’s Information Ministry has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials”. This time, it
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St Elisabeth Monastery Banned From Displaying Weapons At May 9 Celebrations
St Elisabeth Monastery in Minsk has been banned from displaying weapons at events marking Victory Day.
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Russia Declares Ceasefire For May 8–10 And Threatens Strike On Kyiv
Russia’s Defence Ministry has announced a ceasefire from midnight on May 8 until May 10 in connection
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Security Forces Say ‘ABC-Belarus’ Declared An “Extremist Formation”
Belarus’s Interior Ministry has designated the “Anarchist Black Cross of Belarus” (ABC-Belarus) as an
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Council of Europe Information Point For Belarusians To Open In Vilnius On May 12
An information point of the Council of Europe for Belarusians will be officially opened on May 12 at
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IOC Lifts Restrictions On Belarusian Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) no longer recommends imposing restrictions on the participation
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Putin And Lukashenka To Meet Over Dinner On May 8
Vladimir Putin will meet with Aliaksandr Lukashenka tomorrow evening, May 8. Russian presidential aide
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Belarus Intends to Resolve Issue With Lithuanian Trucks by End of May
Almost 1,700 Lithuanian freight trucks have left Belarus, where they had been stranded since November 2025.
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Belarus Expects Visit by Egyptian President
Belarus is expecting a visit by the president of Egypt, with a corresponding invitation having been sent
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Ministry of Information Declares Ales Pushkin’s Facebook Account “Extremist”
Belarus’ Ministry of Information has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.” Among other
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Two More Political Prisoners Sentenced for “Persistent Disobedience” in Penal Colonies
Belarus continues to open criminal cases against political prisoners under Article 411 of the Criminal
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Viasna Aware of More Than 10 Searches Conducted at Relatives of Coordination Council Candidates
The Viasna Human Rights Center has learned of more than 10 searches carried out involving candidates
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Former Malady Front Activist Yauhen Skachko Awaiting Transfer to Penal Colony, Faces Health Problems
Former Malady Front activist Yauhen Skachko, sentenced to three years in prison, is to be transferred
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Pavel Liber: A Proven Secure Solution Will Be Used for Voting in the Upcoming Coordination Council Elections
Elections to the fourth convocation of the Coordination Council will take place from May 11 to May 17
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Fragments From Russia’s War Against Ukraine Melted Down in Brest for Monument in Moscow
A ceremony was held in the Brest region to melt down coins for the “Living Memory of Grateful Generations”
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Tsikhanouskaya’s Advisers Discuss Creation Of “For A Democratic Belarus” Group In Armenian Parliament
A group titled “For a Democratic Belarus” may be established in the Armenian parliament. The issue was
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Rights Defenders Report Searches Of Relatives Of Coordination Council Candidates
Human rights defenders have learned of several cases of searches conducted at the homes of relatives
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Zelenskyy: Russia Has Violated Ceasefire
Russia has violated the ceasefire declared by Ukraine from midnight on May 6. Ukraine will determine
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Simonyan: Belarus Governance Model Unacceptable For Armenia
Speaker of Armenia’s National Assembly Alen Simonyan responded to the Belarusian Foreign Ministry’s reaction
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Tsikhanouskaya Discusses Countering Abuse Of Interstate Search Mechanisms In Armenia
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with representatives of Armenian civil society and experts. According to
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Kim Jong Un Amends Constitution
Kim Jong Un has updated North Korea’s Constitution, Yonhap reported. The changes concern the definition
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Poland Remains Priority Target For Belarusian Intelligence – ABW
Poland’s Internal Security Agency (ABW) has published the public part of its report on activities in
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Russia Launches More Than 110 Missiles And Drones At Ukraine
Russia launched 111 aerial weapons against Ukraine starting from 6 p.m. on Tuesday. A total of 108 drones
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Lavrov And Rubio Discuss Schedule Of Bilateral Contacts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister
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US To Allocate Up To $100 Million For Containment At Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant
The United States will allocate up to $100 million to ensure the containment of nuclear materials at
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