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Trump Envoy’s Minsk Visit Precedes Surprise Release Of Belarus Opposition Blogger

21 Jun 2025

Belarus has released prominent opposition activist Siarhei Tsikhanouski, the husband of exiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, after a recent visit by the most senior official from the Trump administration. The release was confirmed by Tsikhanouskaya's office on Saturday, where it said that Tsikhanouski and 13 other political prisoners had...

Russia Nuclear Arsenal Expansion: New Air-to-Air Missiles Deployed Since Cold War

22 May 2025

The expansion of Russia's nuclear weapons arsenal has been confirmed by the United States. A nuclear-armed air-to-air missile will be deployed as part of this expansion. Russia is preparing Belarusian personnel stationed in Belarus to handle nuclear weapons, according to the US Defense Intelligence Agency's (DIA) assessment. These events follow...

Belarus Frees US Citizen As Trump Pushes Diplomatic Talks With Russia, Says White House

13 Feb 2025

Belarus frees three of its detainees amongst them was an American, US President Donald Trump will continue efforts at mediation to stop the war between Ukraine and Russia, Minsk's close ally. The name of the American has not been disclosed by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, who confirmed the...

Belarus President Defies West, Claims Opponents ‘Chose Prison’ Ahead Of Controversial Vote

26 Jan 2025

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko defended the controversial election in his country on Sunday, saying political opponents chose to go to jail or leave the country rather than go through a free and fair electoral process. Speaking after casting his vote, Lukashenko talked at a media conference that lasted over four...

Belarus Frees Political Prisoners Days Before Election: A Gesture Or A Strategy?

24 Jan 2025

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pardoned eight political prisoners on Friday, his office said, an "act of mercy" ahead of the January 26 election, widely seen as a formality to extend his nearly 30-year rule. A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the 70-year-old leader is seeking his seventh term...

Russia, Belarus To Sign Mutual Security Deal, Strengthening Ties Amid Rising Tensions

06 Dec 2024

Russia and Belarus are set to sign a treaty on mutual security guarantees, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The agreement, aimed at strengthening the ties between the two countries, will be finalized during a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on Friday,...

Poland To Temporarily Suspend Asylum Rights Amid Migration Crisis

13 Oct 2024

Poland plans to temporarily suspend the right to asylum as part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at curbing irregular migration, particularly due to rising tensions with Belarus. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced this measure, accusing Belarus of facilitating the movement of migrants across their shared border. During a recent congress...

China Premier Li Qiang Visits Russia Amidst West Criticism And Ukraine Conflict

21 Aug 2024

High-Level Talks in Moscow Chinese Premier Li Qiang is embarking on a four-day trip to Russia and Belarus, with significant meetings scheduled in Moscow. Li, China’s second-highest official under Xi Jinping, will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and hold discussions with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, as reported by...

Belarus Deploys Troops To Border After Ukrainian Drone Incursion

11 Aug 2024

Belarus has dispatched military reinforcements to its border with Ukraine following a reported incident involving Ukrainian drones. Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin stated that several drones crossed into Belarusian airspace on Friday, and were intercepted by the country’s air defenses. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko condemned the incident as a “provocation”...

German Citizen Sentenced To Death In Belarus On Terrorism Charges

22 Jul 2024

A German citizen, Rico Krieger, has been sentenced to death in Belarus on charges including terrorism and mercenary activities, according to the Belarusian human rights group Human Rights Center “Viasna.” The sentencing took place at the Minsk Regional Court on June 24. Krieger, a 29-year-old former emergency medical technician with...

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