Putin Announces Easter Ceasefire
Vladimir Putin has announced a ceasefire in connection with the Easter holiday. It will come into force
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Security Forces Hint at Reason for Detentions at Minsk Office of ZROBIM Architects
A Telegram channel close to security forces linked the detentions at the Minsk office of ZROBIM architects
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More Than 500 Lithuanian Trucks Remain in Belarus — State Customs Committee
More than 1,300 Lithuanian trucks previously detained in Belarus have returned home. This was stated
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A Word in Defense of Poor YouTube
Alyaksandr Lukashenka is unhappy with the results on the fronts of the ideological war. Oddly enough
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“Another Attempt to Hide the Scale of Repression” – Tsikhanouskaya Adviser on Designation of Prisoners’ Relatives Chat as “Extremist Formation”
Tsikhanouskaya’s legal adviser Leanid Marozau commented on the designation of the Telegram chat
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Poland to Recognize Temporary Foreigner Identity Certificate as Document for Opening Bank Accounts
The Polish Financial Supervision Authority said banks had already been informed of the need to recognize
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Viasna: Materials Published by Propaganda Channels Do Not Create New Security Risks
The Viasna human rights center commented on the publication of video recordings of seminars and some
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Belarus Ratifies Double Taxation Agreement With Myanmar
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a law ratifying an agreement between Belarus and Myanmar on the elimination
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Lukashevich Receives Copies of Credentials From Ambassadors of Somalia, Egypt and Bangladesh
First Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Siarhey Lukashevich held meetings with the ambassadors of Somalia
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Security Forces Raid Minsk Office of ZROBIM Architects – Zerkalo
Around 50 employees of the architectural studio ZROBIM architects have been detained in Minsk, Zerkalo
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Belarus Opens New Border Outpost on Ukrainian Border
A new border outpost complex, Hdzien, was officially opened in the area of responsibility of the Homiel
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Zhuk Says Lukashenka Is Not a Supporter of Bans Regarding YouTube Blocking
New Information Minister Dzmitry Zhuk believes that other mechanisms of interaction should be sought
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Tsierakhau Appointed Deputy Prime Minister
Aliaksandr Tsierakhau has been appointed deputy prime minister of Belarus. He will be responsible for
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Orda to Become Ambassador to Mongolia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka on Wednesday appointed a new Belarusian ambassador to Mongolia. Former head of
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Lukashenka Replaces Markau With Zhuk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka replaced the information minister on Wednesday. According to Lukashenka’
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Budrys Sees No Need to Tighten Restrictions on Belarusians
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys does not see a need to tighten restrictions on Belarusian citizens.
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Speaks About Contacts With Belarus
Lithuania maintains contacts with Belarus. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said this in an
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Somalia Looks to Cooperation With Belarus in Trade and Investment
On 8 April, Somalia’s non-resident ambassador to Belarus Mohamed Abukar Zubeyr presented copies
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Election Commission Draws List Numbers for Coordination Council Elections
The Election Commission for the Coordination Council elections has held a draw for the electoral lists.
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Syarheyenka and Bellegprom Head Travel to Myanmar Presidential Inauguration
Speaker of the House of Representatives Ihar Syarheyenka, acting on the instructions of Alyaksandr Lukashenka
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Group Preparing Political Killings Uncovered in Lithuania, Including Belarusian Nationals Among Suspects
A group that was preparing to kill a Russian activist granted asylum in Lithuania and a political adviser
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Lithuanian Seimas Foreign Affairs Committee Says Sanctions Against Belarusians Are Insufficient
The Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs has approved the extension until 2028 of the current national
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Belarus 24 TV Channel Director General Added to Myrotvorets Database
The director general of the Belarus 24 TV channel and of the program “Main Air”
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Lithuanian Foreign Minister Says Return of Detained Trucks Possible Without Violating Sanctions
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said Lithuanian carriers can retrieve their trucks from Belarus
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YouTube Channel Pershy Region Recognized as “Extremist” in Belarus
The Ministry of Information has updated the “Republican List of Extremist Materials.”
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Discusses Implementation of Agreements Reached After Lukashenka Visit With Algerian Ambassador
First Deputy Foreign Minister Siarhei Lukashevich met with Algeria’s ambassador to Russia and Belarus
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Belarusian Embassy in North Korea Planned to Open by 1 August
The Belarusian embassy in North Korea will open by 1 August 2026. The relevant resolution was signed
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Ryzhankou Receives Credentials of Ghanaian Ambassador and Discusses President’s Visit to Belarus
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou received copies of the credentials of Ghana’
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Anastasiya Makhamet Appointed Deputy Representative of the United Transitional Cabinet for Social Policy
Anastasiya Makhamet has been appointed deputy to United Transitional Cabinet representative for social
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STV Says YouTube Deleted Its New Channel
(Updated) On April 8, a new STV channel (@ctvplus) disappeared from the YouTube platform, which the broadcaster
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679 Trucks Have Returned From Belarus to Lithuania
As of 7 April, 679 trucks have returned to Lithuania from Belarus, Delfi reports, citing the Lithuanian
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Political Prisoners, Opening of Democratic Forces Office and Legalisation Issues Discussed During Tsikhanouskaya’s Meetings in Spain
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya held a series of meetings with politicians during her visit to Spain on 6-8
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New North Korean Ambassador Begins Work in Belarus
On 7 April, North Korean Ambassador to Belarus Chi Gyong Su presented copies of his credentials to Belarusian
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Deputy Speaker of Polish Sejm Assesses Prospects for Warming Relations With Belarus
Krzysztof Bosak, deputy speaker of the Polish Sejm from the opposition right-wing Confederation party
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Apartment of Convicted Economist Daneika Put Up for Sale
The apartment of economist Pavel Daneika, who was convicted in absentia, has been put up for sale.
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Lukashenka Congratulates Vietnam’s New President
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has congratulated To Lam, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist
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Lithuania and Latvia Face Migrant Pressure, but Not Poland
Lithuanian and Latvian border guards again recorded a significant number of attempted border crossings
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Belarus Estimates Genocide Case Damage at $1.82 Trillion
Belarus’ State Property Committee has calculated the damage inflicted on the country during World War Two.
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Lithuanian Politicians Tell LRT About Possible Schemes for U.S. Transit of Belarusian Potash
Broadcaster LRT has published an article on the prospects for discussing the transit of Belarusian potash
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Will Akela Miss: Lukashenka and the Russian-Armenian Duel
At a recent meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian President Vladimir Putin effectively
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Ryzhankou Says Lithuania Unwilling to Hold Talks With Belarus
Maksim Ryzhankou, Belarus’ foreign minister, said he sees no willingness on Vilnius’
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Lukashenka Approves Amendments to Agreement on Liability for Customs Violations in the Customs Union
Alyaksandr Lukashenka has signed a decree approving, as a basis for negotiations, a draft protocol on
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Two Apartments in Minsk Purchased in Melnikava’s Name After Her Disappearance, Zerkalo Reports
Two apartments in Minsk were purchased in the name of missing former Coordination Council speaker Anzhalika
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Belarusian Foreign Ministry Threatens Response “Using All Available Means” to YouTube Blocking of State Media
The Belarusian Foreign Ministry issued a statement in connection with the blocking of BelTA, ONT and
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“They Will Never Cope With the Chinese” – Lukashenka Summarises US Campaign Against Iran
The US and Israeli operation against Iran showed that the United States is vulnerable and will not be
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Lukashenka Assesses What Kyrgyzstan Would Do in the Event of Conflict in Belarus
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during a meeting with the new CSTO secretary general, Taalatbek Masadykov, a representative
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Lukashenka Urges CSTO to Be Cautious Regarding Armenia
Alyaksandr Lukashenka believes that the Collective Security Treaty Organisation should be cautious in
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Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe to Prepare Report on Belarus
The Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe will prepare a report on the
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Visas and Political Prisoners: Democratic Forces Representatives Hold Talks in Italy
On April 2-3, Dzianis Kuchynski, diplomatic adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, visited Italy.
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Belarusian Helsinki Committee Designated as “Extremist Formation”
The Belarusian Helsinki Committee has been designated an “extremist formation”.
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