Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusians Opens in Vilnius
On May 12, a Council of Europe Information Point for Belarusians opened in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Armenia Requested Extradition of Son of Armenian Oligarch Tsarukyan From Belarus
Armenia’s Prosecutor General’s Office sent a request to Belarus’ Prosecutor General’s Office seeking
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US Delegation Visits Polish-Belarusian Border
A US delegation led by Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno
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Belarus and Iran Discuss Cooperation in Science
On May 12, Belarusian Ambassador to Iran Dzmitry Kaltsou met with Iranian Minister of Science, Research
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Lukashenka Signs Directive on Strategic Partnership With China
On May 12, Aliaksandr Lukashenka signed the directive “On the Practical Implementation of the All-Weather
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Swiss Pensioners Face Problems Receiving Pensions in Belarus Due to Sanctions
Pensioners entitled to Swiss pensions and living in Belarus and Russia have encountered problems due
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Russian Ombudsman Thanks Belarus for Assistance in Prisoner Exchanges
Tatyana Moskalkova, Russia’s human rights ombudswoman, thanked Belarus for its “concrete actions” during
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World Boxing Lifts Restrictions on Belarusian Athletes
The international federation World Boxing has lifted restrictions on Belarusian athletes. “
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Lithuanian Citizen Detained in Belarus on Suspicion of Espionage
The KGB has detained Lithuanian citizen Miroslavas Trotskis in Belarus. It is claimed that Trotskis was
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United Transitional Cabinet Urges Belarusians to Participate in Coordination Council Elections
The United Transitional Cabinet has appealed to Belarusians to vote in the Coordination Council elections.
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Minsk City Court Hands Down In Absentia Sentences to Four Defendants
The Minsk City Court has handed down in absentia sentences to several defendants under special proceedings.
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Lukashenka Approves Appointment of New Head of Personnel Policy Directorate
Alyaksandr Lukashenka today approved the appointment of Alyaksandr Shundryk as head of the main personnel
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Election Commission Proposes Extending Voting Period in Coordination Council Elections
The Election Commission has proposed that the Coordination Council extend the voting period in the elections.
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“You Will Seriously Think About Who You Will Continue Serving With.” Lukashenka Receives Khrenin for Report
Personnel issues as well as the results of an inspection of the Armed Forces were the topics of Defence
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Lukashenka Sends Former Minister and Presidential Aide to Lead Homiel
Former Architecture and Construction Minister and Lukashenka’s aide-inspector for Homiel Region Ruslan
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Tsikhanouskaya Speaks at Opening of Eastern Partnership Youth Conference
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke at the opening of the Eastern Partnership Youth Conference, which began
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Nausėda Administration Sees No Conditions for Political Dialogue With Minsk
Lithuania sees no conditions for political dialogue with Minsk. This was stated on Žinių radijas by Lithuanian
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Attack Begins On Voting Platform For Coordination Council Elections
A large-scale attack has begun on the voting platform for the Coordination Council elections.
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Belarus Invites President Of Laos To Visit
Belarus has confirmed its readiness to host Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith on an official visit at
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Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Authorities Bring Charges Against Andriy Yermak
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office
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Coordination Council To Continue Cooperation With Sumsub. Elections To Start On May 11
After an additional review, the team of Pavel Liber and the Election Commission for the Coordination
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Trump Calls Lukashenka ‘A Fantastic Leader’
US President Donald Trump has once again mentioned Belarusian political prisoners and called Aliaksandr
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Sumsub Denies Ties To Russia
Sumsub, the company selected to verify voters in the Coordination Council elections, has responded to
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Council of the Republic Approves Ratification of Visa-Free Regime With Myanmar and Memorandum on Employment of Pakistanis
The Council of the Republic today approved the ratification of a number of interstate agreements, including
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Pashinyan Will Not Attend EAEU Summit
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not personally participate in the Eurasian Economic Union
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Kachanava Receives New Deputy
The Council of the Republic today elected Ihar Brylevich as deputy chairman. He became the new deputy
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Man Detained Over Comments After Returning From Abroad
The Minsk Regional Executive Committee’s Internal Affairs Directorate reported the detention of a 39-year-old
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Lukashenka on the War With Iran: “They Bombed and Showered It With Bombs and Missiles… So, Did They Win? No”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka convened a meeting today on army armaments and the defence procurement program.
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Poczobut: After My Health Improves, I Intend to Return to Hrodna
Former political prisoner, journalist and one of the leaders of the Polish minority in Belarus Andrzej
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EU May Approve New Sanctions Against Russia
EU foreign ministers may approve an expansion of sanctions against Russia today. This was stated by EU
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Latvian Defence Minister Resigns After Drone Incident
On Sunday evening, Latvian Defence Minister Andris Sprūds lost his post following last week’
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Ryzhankou Says All Questions Regarding Polish Conditions Have Been Resolved
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou said that all questions regarding the Polish conditions
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Trump Thanks Lukashenka For “Cooperation And Friendship”
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the recent 5-for-5 exchange on the Belarusian-Polish border.
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Start Of Coordination Council Elections Postponed To 10 P.M. On May 11
The start of elections to the Coordination Council has been postponed to 10 p.m. Minsk time on May 11.
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Pavel Liber On SumSub: Our Team Continues Additional Verification Of All Information
Developer of the voting platform for the Coordination Council elections Pavel Liber commented on the
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Pozirk: Coordination Council To Consider Postponing Elections Over Security Concerns
The Coordination Council election commission will discuss the possibility of postponing the elections
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Company With Russian Roots And 2026 Data Breach To Process Passport Data In Coordination Council Elections — Nasha Niva
Voter verification in the upcoming Coordination Council elections, which begin on May 11, will be carried
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Lukashenka Again Skips State Flag, Emblem And Anthem Day
Aliaksandr Lukashenka once again decided to ignore ceremonial events in Minsk marking the Day of the
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“For Russia and Freedom Until the End”: Crowd Joins in Gazmanov Song at Concert in Minsk
Russian singer Oleg Gazmanov, known for his support of the aggression against Ukraine, headlined a festive
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Ukrainian General Staff Reports 147 Combat Clashes on Day of Ceasefire
A total of 147 combat clashes were recorded over the past 24 hours, the General Staff of the Armed Forces
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Coale Promises to Raise Case of 19-Year-Old Political Prisoner Sentenced to 10 Years in Belarus
Former political prisoner Siarhei Sparysh, released on Sept. 11, 2025, with U.S. assistance, appealed to U.
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“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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