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Belarus Weekly: Russians tortured Ukrainians in Belarus at start of full-scale invasion, investigation shows

Belarus Weekly: Russians tortured Ukrainians in Belarus at start of full-scale invasion, investigation shows

by Maria Yeryoma

Russian troops operated a torture chamber on Belarusian state-owned property in 2022, journalistic investigation reveals. Over 150 Russian drones flew into Belarusian airspace in November — three times the previous monthly record of incursions. The European Parliament urges stronger sanctions on Belarus, Iran, and North Korea for aiding Russia’s war

Belarus Weekly: New Russian military doctrine to cover Belarus with nuclear umbrella

Belarus Weekly: New Russian military doctrine to cover Belarus with nuclear umbrella

by Maria Yeryoma

Belarus’ authorities are on full alert ahead of upcoming presidential elections in January 2025, new wave of police raids target relatives of political prisoners. Belarusian police conduct counter-protest drills to prevent “manifestations of extremism and terrorism” during the election campaign. Russia’s military doctrine was updated, covering Belarus with a

Belarus Weekly: Dictator Lukashenko allows six token candidates to 'challenge' him at the ballot

Belarus Weekly: Dictator Lukashenko allows six token candidates to 'challenge' him at the ballot

by Maria Yeryoma

Belarus concludes registration for the 2025 presidential election, allowing six token candidates to “challenge” dictator Alexander Lukashenko at the ballot. Ahead of the upcoming election, Belarusian law enforcers conduct sweeping raids, human rights group Viasna reports. Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto argues against sanctions, engages with Belarus, Russia at Eurasian

Belarus Weekly: Russian MiG-31K jets deployed in Belarus first time in 18 months

Belarus Weekly: Russian MiG-31K jets deployed in Belarus first time in 18 months

by Maria Yeryoma

The Polish government approves Donald Tusk's controversial migration strategy, suggesting to temporarily suspend the right to asylum amid the artificial migration crisis orchestrated by Belarus. Lukashenko says Russia’s nuclear weapons deployment in Belarus was long overdue, confirms Russian control over nuclear warheads. Belarusian political prisoner Palina Sharenda-Panasiuk re-sentenced for

Belarus Weekly: Lithuania urges ICC to investigate Lukashenko for crimes against humanity

Belarus Weekly: Lithuania urges ICC to investigate Lukashenko for crimes against humanity

by Maria Yeryoma

Lithuania urges the International Criminal Court to investigate dictator Alexander Lukashenko and his regime for crimes against humanity, citing mass repression, deportations, and persecution of Belarusians. Vladimir Putin of Russia announces amendments to nuclear doctrine, threatening nuclear response for aggression against Belarus. IAEA director general confirms safety of controversial Belarusian

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko admits to decade-long cooperation with occupied Donetsk

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko admits to decade-long cooperation with occupied Donetsk

by Maria Yeryoma

In a meeting with a top Russian militant, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko admits to a decade-long cooperation with occupied Donetsk and complicity in hosting abducted Ukrainian children. The U.S. condemns Belarusian state-owned TV channel for broadcasting “repentance” of U.S. citizen turned Belarusian political prisoner Yury Ziankovich. Far-right German

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko frees 37 political prisoners; charges pressed against Belarus fighter

Belarus Weekly: Lukashenko frees 37 political prisoners; charges pressed against Belarus fighter

by Maria Yeryoma

In the fourth round of pardons since July, Lukashenko frees another 37 political prisoners, with around 1,300 remaining behind bars. Prosecutors in the Russian-occupied Donetsk Oblast pressed charges against a Belarusian Kalinouski Regiment fighter held in captivity for two years. Latvian parliament passes a bill banning Belarus-registered vehicles from

Belarus Weekly: Russian drones again cross into Belarusian airspace

Belarus Weekly: Russian drones again cross into Belarusian airspace

by Maria Yeryoma

EU hits 28 Belarusian judges, propagandists, law enforcers with personal sanctions over human rights violations. Russian drones again cross into Belarusian airspace in Russia's most extensive drone attack on Kyiv in 2024. Belarusian political prisoners excluded from historic East-West prisoner swap, sparking despair among Belarusian opposition. Subscribe to the Newsletter

Belarus Weekly: 4 Russian kamikaze drones fly deep into Belarusian airspace over past week

Belarus Weekly: 4 Russian kamikaze drones fly deep into Belarusian airspace over past week

by Maria Yeryoma

Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko claims he withdrew troops from the Belarus-Ukraine border to “de-escalate.” Four Russian kamikaze drones entered Belarusian airspace over the past week. NATO warns that deepening military integration between Russia and Belarus undermines regional stability and alliance defenses. Media reports of disturbances at the Belarus-Poland border linked

Belarus Weekly: Putin, Lukashenko meet in Minsk; Yanukovych's plane spotted in Homel

Belarus Weekly: Putin, Lukashenko meet in Minsk; Yanukovych's plane spotted in Homel

by Maria Yeryoma

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus meet in Minsk to discuss security and economy after both countries recently announced exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons. As Putin visited Minsk, former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych's plane was spotted landing in the Belarusian city of Homel. Belarusian political analyst Alexander

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