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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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Julie Davis leaves post as US Ambassador to Ukraine - media

Julie Davis is leaving her post due to disagreement with Trump regarding aid to Ukraine. The diplomat only began her work in Kyiv in May 2025.

Politics • April 28, 07:16 PM • 10319 views
Ukraine will warn partners that Moscow continues to plan operations against NATO countries – Zelenskyy

The Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Moscow's plans for operations against NATO and the involvement of Belarus. Ukraine will inform its partners and strengthen sanctions against Russia's military-industrial complex.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 04:35 PM • 4313 views
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A continuous line of defense to Sumy does not mean an offensive on Kyiv – expert explains threats from the north

The construction of fortifications from the Kyiv Sea to Sumy is part of the preparation for a protracted war. Experts deny the threat of a large-scale offensive on Kyiv at this time.

War in Ukraine • April 28, 03:59 PM • 26215 views
The Prosecutor General's Office stated they will use all available means to hold archaeologist Butyagin accountable

Poland handed over archaeologist Butyagin to the Russian Federation as part of an exchange with Belarus, despite Ukraine's extradition request. He is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea.

Politics • April 28, 01:16 PM • 52117 views
To Poland via Belarus for $19.3 thousand – organizer of escape for soldier AWOL detained in Kharkiv

In Kharkiv, the organizer of a soldier's escape to Poland for $19,300 was detained. The man promised a border crossing via Belarus despite the individual's AWOL status.

Society • April 27, 12:13 PM • 3672 views
In Belarus, restrictions on bank cards and tighter control over accounts are being prepared - CPD

The National Bank of Belarus is preparing limits on payment cards and stricter account blocking to combat "drops". The measures are being synchronized with RF policy, changing the principles of the financial system.

News of the World • April 25, 01:09 PM • 3137 views
EU to target oil, banks, and shadow fleet – what's in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia

New restrictions cover 20 banks, 46 shadow fleet vessels, and digital ruble operations. Companies from China and the UAE were sanctioned for assisting the military-industrial complex.

Economy • April 23, 05:17 PM • 45607 views
Nothing will happen suddenly - Budanov on threats to Ukraine from Belarus

The head of the President's Office admitted: the military threat from Belarus to Ukraine continues to exist and should not be ignored.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:32 PM • 3637 views
Russians have many sick and fantastic ideas - Zelenskyy on the threat from Belarus

The President spoke about the Kremlin's risky scenarios regarding the Belarusian side. Ukraine seeks to prevent the neighboring state from being drawn into hostilities.

War in Ukraine • April 23, 12:10 PM • 2954 views
Oil supply via Druzhba to EU restored - Slovakia confirmed

Oil transit to the EU has resumed as planned. The crude oil is already heading to MOL's refineries in Hungary and Slovakia via the Ukrainian section of the pipeline.

Economy • April 23, 08:38 AM • 4085 views
Ukraine is ready for any format, we expect the resumption of the trilateral track – Zelenskyy on negotiations with Russia

Ukraine is ready for any format of negotiations outside of Russia and Belarus. The President expects the resumption of trilateral meetings with the United States.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 05:23 PM • 3774 views
Belarus, following Russia, restricts mobile internet and network speed - CCD

The Belarusian authorities are introducing a limit of 30 GB per month and reducing network speed. Users complain about unstable connection and service interruptions.

News of the World • April 22, 12:49 PM • 3607 views
Support the war and perform abroad - HUR disclosed data on 11 more Russian athletes

Intelligence and the Ministry of Sports identified 11 representatives of the Russian Federation associated with the aggressor's army. These individuals visited occupied territories and promote war.

War in Ukraine • April 22, 11:36 AM • 11605 views
Ukraine announced the resumption of oil supplies via the Druzhba pipeline - MOL

Ukrtransnafta resumed pumping oil through the Druzhba pipeline after a break. Deliveries to Hungary and Slovakia are expected no later than tomorrow.

Economy • April 22, 11:28 AM • 15920 views
Slovakia expects Druzhba oil pipeline supplies to resume on April 23

Ukrtransnafta has started filling the pipeline after the completion of repairs. The transit of Russian oil to Slovakia will resume on Thursday morning.

Economy • April 22, 09:16 AM • 3135 views
Poland reached agreements with France in the field of nuclear deterrence - what is it about

Macron and Tusk agreed on cooperation in nuclear deterrence and strengthening border protection. Poland will join the group of European allies.

Politics • April 21, 06:19 AM • 4916 views
Lukashenka threatened neighbors and Ukraine with a "response" in case of aggression against Belarus

The Belarusian dictator warned neighboring states about the use of all available weapons in case of an attack. He counts on Russia's military support to protect Belarus.

News of the World • April 20, 05:02 PM • 5576 views
Russia does not keep large forces in Belarus that could carry out a repeated invasion - Demchenko

The spokesman for the State Border Guard Service stated that there are no large Russian forces or infantry for a repeated offensive. Intelligence is monitoring the situation and is not recording any build-up of units.

War in Ukraine • April 20, 03:29 PM • 3545 views
Lukashenka announced readiness to meet with Trump after preparation of a "big deal"

The self-proclaimed president of Belarus announced his readiness for negotiations after the interests of both countries are agreed upon. The agreement should go beyond the lifting of sanctions.

Politics • April 19, 09:16 AM • 5064 views
Lukashenka stated that the US will have to learn democracy from Belarus

The Belarusian dictator accused the US of human rights violations due to military interventions. According to him, the US only talks "about some democracy, about human rights – all this is just talk."

News of the World • April 17, 05:57 PM • 6490 views
Belarus seems to have indeed received a task from Russia to keep the Defense Forces on edge - Kovalenko

Russia has tasked Belarus with keeping Ukrainian forces on edge at the border. Lukashenka is building roads and preparing artillery positions for possible provocations.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 05:03 PM • 3577 views
In April, the high pace of destroying the occupiers continues at the front; the enemy is unable to seize the initiative - Zelenskyy

The President reported that the high pace of eliminating the enemy continued in April. The Russians are trying to regroup forces due to a shortage of personnel.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:46 PM • 4040 views
Belarus is building roads to the border and preparing artillery positions - Zelenskyy conveyed a warning to Lukashenka and reminded him of Venezuela

Intelligence recorded military activity in the border area of Belarus. Zelenskyy instructed to warn Minsk about Ukraine's readiness to defend its territories.

War in Ukraine • April 17, 04:34 PM • 62181 views
Sybiha reacted to the recognition of the university in Vilnius as "extremist" in Belarus

The Foreign Minister called Lukashenka's regime's decision a crime against youth and an attempt to limit their future. Ukraine is ready to accept Belarusian students.

Politics • April 15, 10:06 PM • 26131 views
The HUR declassified the structure of the "Shvabe" holding and its foreign assets, totaling 48 enterprises

Intelligence has released data on 48 Rostec enterprises that produce weapons for the Russian Federation. Thirty companies of the holding are still not subject to international sanctions.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 12:18 PM • 15915 views
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Six years in search of truth: widow of Odrex clinic patient awaits results of another examinationPhoto

In Svitlana Huk's case regarding her husband's death during treatment at the Odrex clinic, another medical examination has been ordered, this time in Lviv. Six years after the case began, the widow places great hopes on the results of the new examination.

Society • April 14, 09:13 AM • 26716 views
World Aquatics lifts sanctions on Russian and Belarusian swimmers

The International Aquatics Federation has allowed athletes from Russia and Belarus to compete with flags and anthems. The countries have also regained full membership in the federation.

Sports • April 13, 01:19 PM • 4251 views
CPD: Russia promotes fake news about the Klaipėda People's Republic in Lithuania

The Kremlin is spreading AI-generated videos about separatism in the strategic port of Klaipėda. The campaign's goal is to destabilize Lithuania and undermine trust in NATO.

Society • April 13, 04:30 AM • 11353 views
Number of foreign companies in Russia decreased by a third due to the war - intelligence

Due to aggression against Ukraine, the number of foreign firms in Russia fell by 35. 5%. A massive outflow of capital has been recorded even among formally friendly countries.

News of the World • April 9, 10:33 AM • 2940 views
Through the forest with instructions and programmed GPS: a scheme for smuggling men to the EU via Belarus exposed in KyivPhoto

A 32-year-old man organized a border crossing into Belarus using a GPS navigator. The organizer was detained in Kyiv while receiving $5,000.

Kyiv • April 8, 12:38 PM • 5427 views