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Belarus

A state in Eastern Europe
The Republic of Belarus is a landlocked country located in Eastern Europe. It covers an area of approximately 207,600 square kilometers and has a population of about 9.2 million people, with its capital being Minsk. The history of Belarus includes periods as part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, the Russian Empire, and the Soviet Union. The country has been independent twice: first in 1918 as the Belarusian People's Republic, and again in 1991 after the collapse of the USSR.
1994
Alexander Lukashenka won the presidential elections for the first time and has been in power ever since
1995
Lukashenka expanded presidential powers following two referendums
1997
Belarus and the Russian Federation signed an agreement to create a Union State
2000
The Mir Castle Complex was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list
2020
The first power unit of the Belarusian Nuclear Power Plant was connected to the energy system
2020
A wave of peaceful protests began in the country, lasting until March 2021. The reason was disagreement with the official results of the presidential elections
2022
Belarus effectively supported Russia's recognition of the “independence” of the so-called LPR/DPR and Russian aggression against Ukraine
2026
It became known that repeaters for guiding Russian drones to strike Ukraine are located on the country's territory
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More than 400 publications from Russia and Belarus found in Ukrainian online stores

The banned publications were sold on Prom. ua, Rozetka.ua, Shafa.ua, and OLX.ua. The State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting secured their removal and warned the sellers.

Society • 08:43 AM • 3144 views
Businesses will get 15% of the cost of Ukrainian-made equipment back: what can be purchased and how to receive compensation

Businesses and individual entrepreneurs can get 15% of the cost of domestic equipment excluding VAT reimbursed. The program includes 309 items from 17 manufacturers.

Economy • November 5, 12:58 PM • 36431 views
Canada has banned hockey players from Russia and Belarus from participating in the World Junior Championship

Canada has banned the national teams of Russia and Belarus from competing in the World Junior Hockey Championship. The ban will remain in effect during the aggression against Ukraine.

Sports • November 4, 01:31 AM • 32530 views
German military personnel in Lithuania have stepped up surveillance of Belarus and Russia due to the threat of provocations

German military personnel are deploying reconnaissance and drone detection systems in Lithuania due to possible provocations from Belarus and Kaliningrad. The brigade is scheduled to be fully deployed in 2027.

News of the World • November 3, 10:56 PM • 4594 views
An unidentified object violated Latvia’s airspace near the borders with Russia and Belarus

An unidentified object briefly entered Latvia’s airspace near the borders with Russia and Belarus. The threat passed after 30 minutes.

War in Ukraine • November 1, 09:44 PM • 4770 views
Evacuees from occupied Oleshky crossed the Ukrainian border — Zelenskyy showed a videoVideo

During a humanitarian operation, people from Oleshky were evacuated. They crossed the border of Ukraine.

Society • October 31, 01:00 PM • 52897 views
Lubinets: There was no screening during the humanitarian mission from Oleshky

During the humanitarian mission from Oleshky and the surrounding villages, residents who wished to leave were evacuated without checking their phones or documents. In Belarus, they transfer to Ukrainian buses.

Society • October 31, 12:17 PM • 7956 views
"We’ll be home soon": Lubinets shows the first footage of evacuees from OleshkyVideo

Four planes carrying residents of Oleshky arrived in Homyel. Dmytro Lubinets said that the evacuees would soon be in Ukraine.

Society • October 31, 10:55 AM • 28829 views
Planes carrying evacuees from Oleshky have arrived in Belarus - Arahamiia

Four planes carrying residents of Oleshky landed in Gomel. In a few hours, the evacuees, together with the Ukrainian delegation, will arrive in Ukraine.

Society • October 31, 08:23 AM • 22910 views
Ukrainian delegation with evacuated residents of Oleshky has set out for Anapa - ArakhamiaVideo

The Ukrainian delegation is accompanying evacuated residents of Oleshky to Anapa. From there, they will travel home by bus via Belarus.

Society • October 30, 02:33 PM • 24043 views
Repeaters for Russian drones continue to operate in Belarus - Demchenko

Repeaters periodically transmit signals from Belarus for Russian drones. During massive attacks, the UAVs move along the border.

War in Ukraine • October 30, 12:59 PM • 5458 views
Trump pressures Lithuania to open its ports for Belarusian potash exports despite EU sanctions

The US wants to open Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash to reduce dependence on Canada. Vilnius is opposed because of EU sanctions.

Economy • October 30, 11:25 AM • 6770 views
In Germany, two Belarusians suspected of preparing sabotage operations in Russia’s interests have been detained

Two Belarusians are suspected of preparing arson attacks on critical infrastructure in Russia’s interests. They are also being investigated in connection with a fire in Romania.

Crimes and emergencies • October 28, 11:37 PM • 5328 views
Melania Trump confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have begun demining to deliver humanitarian aid to Oleshky

Melania Trump said that demining of Oleshky had begun to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. There is no official confirmation from Ukraine.

Society • October 28, 10:54 PM • 6481 views
The German brigade in Lithuania will monitor Kaliningrad and Belarus using electronic warfare equipment

The German brigade in Lithuania will use electronic warfare to detect the military activity of Russia and Belarus. The data will update the allies’ databases.

News of the World • October 28, 06:02 PM • 4470 views
In Volyn, a female veteran of the Russian army was detained after coming to renew her Ukrainian international passportPhoto

The woman had served in the Russian army since 2022 and came from Belarus to obtain a Ukrainian passport for travel to the EU. She faces life imprisonment.

Society • October 23, 08:10 AM • 8238 views
Russia is preparing another increase in gasoline prices due to a fuel shortage following strikes on oil refineries

Following the strikes on oil refineries, Russia plans to raise gasoline and diesel prices and import up to 620,000 tonnes of fuel per month.

War in Ukraine • October 23, 01:17 AM • 27556 views
Sweden may bar Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions even with neutral status

Sweden is considering the possibility of denying visas to athletes from Russia and Belarus even if they have neutral status. The restrictions could affect the 2027 World Championships in Falun.

Sports • October 21, 08:37 PM • 4634 views
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Autogas in Ukraine is getting more expensive: what is the reason and what should drivers expect next

Autogas prices are rising due to seasonal demand and Ukraine's dependence on imports. From January 1, an additional increase in prices may be driven by the excise tax.

Economy • October 21, 06:45 PM • 67907 views
More than 45,000 foreigners from 151 countries have signed contracts with the Russian army — Coordination Headquarters

The Coordination Headquarters has identified 45,959 foreigners who signed contracts with the Russian army. Recruitment is growing fastest in Africa and Latin America.

War in Ukraine • October 20, 03:36 PM • 7456 views
Kazakhstan introduces special entry permits for Russians – applications will have to be submitted 72 hours in advance

Starting July 1, 2027, Russians and citizens of about 60 other countries will have to submit entry applications 72 hours in advance. The permit will be free of charge.

Politics • October 15, 12:37 AM • 5523 views
Lithuania wants to establish a permanent U.S. military base near the borders of Russia and Belarus – Trump has already responded

Lithuania is ready to fully fund a permanent U. S. base and has submitted the proposal to Washington. Trump promised to consider it.

Politics • October 15, 12:25 AM • 20542 views
Trump did not invite OSCE observers to the U.S. midterm elections — The Hill

The Trump administration declined to invite OSCE observers to the midterm elections, breaking with a practice that had lasted more than 20 years. Democrats criticized the decision.

Politics • October 14, 10:49 AM • 39244 views
Lukashenko commented on the incident involving armed people from Belarus entering Latvia

Lukashenko denied Belarus’s involvement in the October 6 incident at the border with Latvia. He claimed that the event was allegedly staged for EU money.

Politics • October 13, 11:00 AM • 5612 views
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A blow to Putin’s digital empire: what the loss of Yandex data centers will meanPhoto

Following the FP-1 attacks, three of Yandex’s supercomputers stopped working, causing disruptions to services and risks for thousands of companies. Experts predict mounting pressure on Russia’s economy and digital infrastructure.

War in Ukraine • October 12, 11:27 AM • 78211 views
The U.S. offered Russia the unfreezing of billions of dollars in assets in exchange for a partial ceasefire – NYT

The Trump administration considered unfreezing assets and selling Lukoil’s assets as incentives for a partial ceasefire. The export of fertilizers from Belarus was also discussed.

War in Ukraine • October 11, 04:09 PM • 7226 views
Russia has redeployed military personnel to Belarus to participate in CSTO exercises: what is known about the maneuvers

CSTO exercises involving more than 1,500 military personnel from five countries have begun in Belarus. The troops are practicing peacekeeping operations and countering biological threats.

News of the World • October 11, 03:15 PM • 4838 views
The U.S. offered russia a number of "incentives" in exchange for halting strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure — media reports

The Trump administration is considering unfreezing assets, a deal regarding "Lukoil," and easing sanctions on fertilizers. moscow has not confirmed its agreement.

Economy • October 11, 10:41 AM • 17506 views
Belarus sent a note of protest to Ukraine over an alleged attack on a Belarusian truck — Kyiv responded

Belarus delivered a note of protest to Ukraine over a strike on a truck in the Bryansk region. Kyiv called the allegations unfounded.

Politics • October 9, 06:41 PM • 5071 views
In Latvia, a pro-Russian activist was sentenced to six years for making a donation to the Russian army

A Riga court found Polina Kamlova guilty of transferring €43 for equipment for Russian military personnel in Ukraine. She received a six-year prison sentence.

Crimes and emergencies • October 7, 11:16 PM • 5799 views