“Today Is a Joyful Day” — Ales Bialiatski Comments on Release of Colleagues
Nobel laureate and human rights defender Ales Bialiatski commented on the release of his colleagues —
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Belarusian Political Prisoners Arrive in Vilnius
Belarusian political prisoners have arrived in Vilnius. Earlier it was reported that 15 people would
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Viasna: Some Pardoned Political Prisoners Have Not Yet Been Released
The human rights centre Viasna reports that some pardoned political prisoners have not yet been released.
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15 Released Political Prisoners Deported From Belarus to Lithuania Without Documents
Dzianis Kuchynski, head of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Lithuania, said that 15 released Belarusian
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Photos of Melnikava From Minsk Gym Appear Online, Authenticity Unclear
Blogger Alyaksandr Rykau (BalaganOFF) has published screenshots of Instagram stories allegedly showing
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Rights Defenders Report New Detention in Minsk on Day of Mass Release of Political Prisoners
The human rights centre Viasna reported that a person was detained in Minsk today on political grounds.
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Tsikhanouskaya Thanks US for Release of 250 Political Prisoners
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya commented on the release of another group of Belarusian political prisoners
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Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn Detained in Yerevan for Sixth Time at Belarus’s Request
Blogger Alyaksandr Lapshyn was detained on March 19 at Yerevan airport at the request of the Belarusian
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US Secures Release of 250 Political Prisoners
The Belarusian government on Thursday released 250 political prisoners as part of an agreement with the
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US to Lift Sanctions on Belinvestbank, Development Bank of Belarus, and Finance Ministry
The United States is lifting sanctions on Belinvestbank, the Development Bank of Belarus, and the Ministry
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Coale: We Want Relations Between Belarus and Lithuania to Improve
The United States wants relations between Belarus and Lithuania to improve, US President’s Special Envoy
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Coale: I Take Instructions Only From Trump, Others Are Inflating Their Importance
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said he works exclusively under the direction of
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Coale: Resumption of US Embassy Operations in Minsk Still Under Discussion
Belarus and the United States continue to work on restoring the functioning of the US Embassy in Minsk
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Coale Says Direct Contact Between Trump and Lukashenka May Happen Soon
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that direct contact between US President Donald
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Coale Comments on US Priorities Regarding Ukraine and the Middle East
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale commented on suggestions that the Russia–Ukraine
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Coale: US Was Disappointed by Lukashenka’s Refusal to Attend Peace Council
The United States was disappointed by Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s refusal to attend the first meeting of
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Ryzhankou Says Western Position Is Pushing Belarus Toward “Eurasian Vector”
Belarusian Foreign Minister Maksim Ryzhankou has urged Western partners to seize the moment and establish
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Coale Promises to Convey Lukashenka’s Views to Trump
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale said that during his meeting with Alyaksandr Lukashenka
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Coale Says Possible Lukashenka Visit to United States Discussed
During a meeting between Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale
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Lithuanian MPs Met Coale in Vilnius Ahead of Minsk Visit, Discussing Fertilisers, Trucks, and Diplomacy
US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale met in Vilnius not only with Lithuanian Prime Minister
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Lukashenka Says Belarus Ready to Follow Agreements With US on Political Prisoners
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during the protocol part of talks with US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus
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Lukashenka Hints to Coale at Direct Air Link With the United States
Alyaksandr Lukashenka, welcoming US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale in Minsk, hinted
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Lukashenka to Coale: My View on the Middle East Matters to You as You Are Fighting Against Our Friends
Alyaksandr Lukashenka said that his view on the situation in the Middle East is important for the United States.
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Tsikhanouskaya at EPP Congress: We Are Doing Everything Possible to Keep Belarus on the Agenda
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is taking part in the congress of the European People’s Party (EPP), an alliance
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Lukashenka and Coale Begin Talks in Minsk
Alyaksandr Lukashenka and US President’s Special Envoy for Belarus John Coale have begun talks in Minsk.
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Statkevich: Stroke Was Artificially and Deliberately Provoked
Mikalai Statkevich has described how he was deprived of necessary medication in the colony and subjected
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Kuchynski Holds Talks With Ambassadors of Ireland, France, Italy and Norway
Director of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Office in Lithuania Dzianis Kuchynski held a series of meetings
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Литовские фуры на спецстоянке в Беларуси
Standoff Over Lithuanian Trucks Nears End as Minsk Signals Retreat
It appears that the saga of Lithuanian heavy trucks seized by the Belarusian regime is nearing its end.
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Lithuanian Foreign Ministry Calls Turchyn’s Meeting With Lithuanian Carriers Propaganda
Lithuania’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said it views the meeting between Belarusian Prime Minister
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Lithuanian Prime Minister Thanks John Coale for Efforts to Secure the Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners
US presidential special envoy for Belarus John Coale arrived in Vilnius today and met with Lithuanian
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Schools and Kindergartens Evacuated in Warsaw After Bomb Threat Letter Sent by Alleged “Offended Belarusian”
Emergency services searched for explosive devices in educational institutions across Warsaw today following
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108th Anniversary of the BNR: Where and When Freedom Day Events Will Take Place
On March 25, Belarusians will mark the 108th anniversary of the proclamation of the Belarusian People’s
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“You Can’t Prove That I Am Me.” Mikalai Statkevich Lives in Minsk Without Documents for a Month
Mikalai Statkevich remains at home in Minsk without documents. According to him, his passport is still
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Lithuania Calls Inclusion of Weather Balloons in EU Anti-Drone Plan a Diplomatic Victory
The Lithuanian Seimas Committee on National Security and Defence supports the European Commission’s action
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Turchyn Reports to Lukashenka on Proposals to Resolve Situation With Lithuanian Trucks
Belarusian Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn reported to Alyaksandr Lukashenka on yesterday’s meeting
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European Commission Deems Belarus’ Detention of Lithuanian Trucks Unacceptable — Linava
The European Commission considers Belarus’ actions in detaining Lithuanian trucks unacceptable and unjustified
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Ex-Colony Officer From Babruisk Who Obtained German Citizenship Refuses to Speak to Journalists
Journalists from the German outlet Welt am Sonntag tracked down former employee of the Babruisk colony
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UTC Warns of Fake Messages Allegedly From “Shlyakh da Voli” Forum Organisers
The United Transitional Cabinet (UTC) has warned about a fake message campaign allegedly sent on behalf
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Russian Federal Assembly Completes Ratification of Agreement with Belarus on Mutual Enforcement of Court Decisions
Russia’s State Duma and Federation Council approved within two days a bill ratifying the agreement between
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Belarus and Venezuela Discuss “Qualitatively New” Economic Cooperation
On March 17, Belarusian Ambassador to Venezuela Dzmitry Dzeravinski met with Venezuela’s sectoral vice
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Latvian State Security Chief Says Migrants in Belarus Are Trained to Confront Border Guards
The head of Latvia’s State Security Service, Normunds Mežviets, said in an interview with the British
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Karpiankou Cites “Color Revolutions” in Georgia, Serbia, and Iran to Justify Creation of Special Forces Units
Deputy Interior Minister and commander of the internal troops Mikalai Karpiankou said that the creation
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Maryna Adamovich Released After Several Hours in Police Custody
Maryna Adamovich, the wife of Mikalai Statkevich, has been released after being held for several hours
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Belarus and Russia Discuss Border Security
On March 16–17, Minsk hosted a scheduled meeting of special representatives of Belarus and Russia to
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Wife of Mikalai Statkevich Detained
Today, March 17, security forces detained Maryna Adamovich, the wife of Mikalai Statkevich.
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Belarusian and Russian Foreign Ministries Hold Consultations on Relations with the United States
Another round of consultations between the foreign ministries of Belarus and Russia on relations with
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Foreign Ministry Wants to Discuss Transit Opportunities with Lithuania
Belarus intends to discuss the use of transit opportunities with Lithuania. This was stated by Deputy
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Foreign Ministry: Belarus Will Decide on Lithuanian Trucks in Due Course
Belarus will make a decision regarding the trucks held in the country in due course and will notify Lithuania
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Third Countries Offered Mediation to Establish Contacts with Lithuania — Sakreta
Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Ihar Sakreta said that third countries had offered to mediate in establishing
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Lukashenka Calls Kazakhstan Referendum Results “Impressive”
Alyaksandr Lukashenka met today with Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Belarus, Timur Zhaksylykov.
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