$44.810.1151.860.02

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
News by theme
Pashinyan announced the end of Armenia's dependence on a "single ally"

Armenia will build a new gas pipeline and move away from its sole ally. Pashinyan plans to implement reforms according to European Union standards.

Politics • May 28, 03:15 AM • 9520 views
Latvia and the Netherlands agree on drone testing near the borders of Russia and Belarus

Latvia and the Netherlands will test drones at the Selija military training ground. The agreement provides for strengthening the allied presence near the borders of the Russian Federation and Belarus.

News of the World • May 27, 10:15 PM • 3717 views
Queues of hundreds of cars formed at checkpoints with Poland - SBGS

On the evening of May 27, queues were recorded on the border with Poland, with the largest number of cars in Shehyni. Border guards advise choosing less congested checkpoints.

Society • May 27, 04:38 PM • 20920 views
Representation of Democratic Belarus opened in Kyiv – TsikhanouskayaPhoto

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has opened the Mission of Democratic Belarus in Kyiv. The office will serve as a platform for systemic cooperation and support for Belarusian volunteers.

Politics • May 27, 12:08 PM • 3596 views
Russia is preparing drone strikes on the Kyiv-Chop highway from the territory of Belarus - ISW

ISW warns of possible Russian attacks on the Kyiv-Chop highway from the territory of Belarus. Border guards currently do not record any enemy strike groups at the border.

Society • May 27, 06:31 AM • 5290 views
Ukraine condemned the admission of Russians to gymnastics competitions with national symbols and called on the sports community not to support the cynical decision

Ukraine condemns the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus to competitions under national flags. Due to the enemy's aggression, 852 Ukrainian sports facilities have been damaged.

Sports • May 26, 04:57 PM • 3963 views
"Madyar" hinted that Ukraine has identified the first 500 targets in Belarus if Lukashenko dares to enter the war on the side of the Russian Federation

Robert Brovdi declared readiness to strike 500 targets in Belarus in the event of its entry into the war. The NSDC called Minsk's allegations regarding drones a lie.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 04:01 PM • 3689 views
Zelenskyy gave a veiled response to Lukashenko's proposal to meet and mentioned TsikhanouskayaVideo

Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.

Politics • May 26, 02:08 PM • 4037 views
Lithuania stated that Russia may be spoofing GPS signals deep within Europe

Russia has deployed 36 antennas in Kaliningrad to spoof GPS signals within a 450 km radius. This creates constant interference for aviation and communications in EU countries.

News of the World • May 26, 12:54 PM • 3428 views
Minsk accuses Kyiv of attempting drone attacks on the border. The NSDC responds: Belarus is lying at the request of the Russian Federation

Belarus claimed 116 flights of Ukrainian drones in a week. The NSDC called this a lie and a provocation demanded by the Russian Federation.

War in Ukraine • May 26, 12:22 PM • 3024 views
Baltic states turn to Ukraine for shelter construction expertise amid drone threat - Politico

The Baltic states have approached Ukraine for its experience in creating shelters due to the threat of Russian drones. Metinvest is already in negotiations regarding the construction of these structures.

Society • May 26, 11:51 AM • 4026 views
Ukraine has never been a threat to Belarus – ZelenskyyVideo

Zelenskyy met with Tsikhanouskaya at a summit in Kyiv. They discussed Russian influence on Belarus and attempts to drag the country into the war against Ukraine.

Politics • May 26, 11:32 AM • 3858 views
Russia plans to almost completely close the skies over Moscow to civil aviation

Starting from June 2026, civil flights will be prohibited in the Moscow zone at altitudes up to 5,100 meters. The restrictions will not apply to scheduled passenger flights.

News of the World • May 26, 04:10 AM • 4855 views
Sybiha stated that over 90 Belarusians have died in the war for Ukraine

Andrii Sybiha reported 90 deaths of Belarusians who fought for Ukraine. The parties discussed the accountability of the Lukashenko regime for war crimes.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 09:37 PM • 17930 views
Sybiha announced the appointment of a new MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition

Yaroslav Chornohor has become the MFA special envoy for cooperation with the Belarusian opposition. The parties agreed on political dialogue and humanitarian cooperation.

Politics • May 25, 08:59 PM • 4146 views
"We have been through this before" - Sybiha on Russia's threats of strikes on Kyiv

Sybiha urged partners to ignore Russia's threats regarding strikes on Kyiv. He emphasized the need for a proportional response through force and support.

War in Ukraine • May 25, 06:32 PM • 5096 views
Exclusive
Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Kyiv is a signal to Lukashenko and preparation for a future without him – political scientist

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's visit to Kyiv has become a signal of a future without Lukashenko. Ukraine is preparing for various scenarios on its northern border.

Politics • May 25, 02:07 PM • 31189 views
The Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that lifting restrictions on representatives of the Russian Federation and Belarus is a betrayal of the Olympic Charter

The Ministry of Youth and Sports condemned the lifting of restrictions on athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus. Ukraine will continue to compete in arenas to combat Russian propaganda.

Sports • May 25, 12:58 PM • 12272 views
Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya arrives in Kyiv for her first visitPhotoVideo

Tsikhanouskaya arrived in Kyiv and honored the memory of a Belarusian volunteer. She inspected the aftermath of the shelling and expressed solidarity with the Ukrainians.

Politics • May 25, 07:00 AM • 4988 views
President of Finland reveals when the border with Russia could be opened

Alexander Stubb named the cessation of using migrants as a weapon as a condition for opening the border. Confidence in this must be provided by the top leadership of the Russian Federation.

News of the World • May 24, 07:29 PM • 6724 views
No movement of equipment or troops recorded in the border zone of Belarus - Demchenko

No movement of equipment or troops for an offensive is being recorded on the border with Belarus. Russia is putting pressure on Minsk, but no strike groups have been formed at this time.

War in Ukraine • May 24, 06:51 PM • 6785 views
Belarus claims phone conversation took place between Macron and Lukashenko

Belarus reported a phone conversation between Macron and Lukashenko at France's initiative. The parties discussed regional issues and relations with the EU.

Politics • May 24, 01:10 PM • 5051 views
European Gymnastics has decided to restore the flag and anthem for athletes from Russia and Belarus

European Gymnastics has restored the flag and anthem for athletes from Russia and Belarus. This decision follows a similar move by the International Gymnastics Federation.

Sports • May 24, 09:24 AM • 5360 views
Drone explodes after falling into Lake Drīdzis in LatviaPhoto

In Latvia, a drone fell into Lake Drīdzis and exploded. There were no casualties; the armed forces and police are searching for the wreckage of the device.

News of the World • May 23, 01:17 PM • 4201 views
Zelenskyy discussed intensifying diplomacy for peace and Russia's plans with Starmer, Macron, and Merz

Zelenskyy discussed strengthening diplomacy and Russia's plans with E3 leaders. The parties agreed on a meeting of advisors and an exchange of intelligence.

Politics • May 22, 04:11 PM • 4260 views
"Trust in the Lukashenko regime is zero" – EU on Belarus's potential role in peace negotiations regarding the war in Ukraine

The EU has rejected Belarus's role as a mediator due to its support for Russian aggression. There is zero trust in the Lukashenko regime, and new restrictions are being prepared.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 01:42 PM • 3809 views
Russian invasion is losing steam, and Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, but on "victorious" terms - Bloomberg

The AFU have stabilized the front and are launching drone strikes deep into the Russian Federation. Putin wants to end the war by the end of the year, provided there is full control over the Donbas.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 08:19 AM • 11445 views
We are at a turning point in the war – Sybiha

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha declared a turning point in the war and the loss of Russia's advantage. He called on NATO for investment and warned of threats from Belarus.

War in Ukraine • May 22, 04:31 AM • 33638 views
Joint nuclear exercises highlighted Belarus's dependence on the Russian Federation - ISW

The Russian Federation and Belarus have completed nuclear exercises using Iskander-M systems. ISW notes the strengthening of the Kremlin's actual control over Minsk.

Politics • May 22, 03:33 AM • 4688 views
Protection against the Russian Federation and Belarus, logistics, and salaries for Chornobyl NPP workers – Zelenskyy visited the north of UkraineVideo

Zelenskyy visited Slavutych to discuss border protection and air defense in the north. In June, the government promises to resolve the issue of salaries for Chornobyl NPP workers.

Society • May 21, 07:03 PM • 5216 views