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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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"Lukashenka will become a legitimate target" - military assessed the risks of an offensive against Ukraine from Belarus

Statements about an offensive from Belarus are psychological pressure, as the Belarusian army does not have the resources for an attack. In the event of an invasion, Lukashenka will become a legitimate target.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 04:58 PM • 51106 views
Russia plans to deploy long-range drone bases in Belarus, threatening Ukraine - Forbes

Moscow plans to establish four UAV control points on Belarusian territory. This will reduce flight time to Kyiv and increase the threat of missile strikes.

War in Ukraine • April 6, 02:02 PM • 5123 views
Poland reports 96% decrease in illegal border crossing attempts from Belarus

In the first quarter of 2026, only 158 attempts to breach the border were recorded. Poland achieved this result through enhanced security and new government policies.

News of the World • April 4, 09:56 PM • 5617 views
"Ukrainians belong only at home": bots attacked the page of the Ukrainian embassy in Poland

The embassy's page was attacked by AI bots after refuting anti-Ukrainian manipulations. Fake accounts spread Russian narratives about corruption.

Politics • April 4, 12:30 PM • 8515 views
Belarusian parliament approves bill on punishment for "LGBTQ+ propaganda"Photo

The Belarusian parliament has approved fines and arrests for the promotion of LGBTQ+ and pedophilia. Human rights activists claim this legalizes repression following the Russian model.

Society • April 2, 07:08 PM • 6158 views
Two Ukrainians detained in Poland for illegally transporting 12 undocumented Russians

Border guards in Sanok discovered undocumented Russians on a bus driven by Ukrainians. All foreigners were expelled to Belarus, and the transporters were given suspended sentences.

News of the World • April 2, 12:55 PM • 11362 views
New types of assessment for university admission are being introduced in Ukraine

Applicants will be able to enroll based on the results of European graduation exams. For residents of the temporarily occupied territories, grades in Ukrainian language and history will be taken into account.

Society • March 31, 09:48 AM • 11620 views
Trump invited Lukashenka to the Peace Council meeting

Donald Trump thanked Alexander Lukashenka for the release of over 500 political prisoners. The US President invited the Belarusian leader to the Peace Council.

News of the World • March 30, 07:25 AM • 5692 views
Ukraine is ready to hold peace talks anywhere except Russia and Belarus - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is ready for dialogue in neutral countries such as Turkey or Switzerland. Russia refused a trilateral meeting in the US despite Dmitriev's visit.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:48 PM • 13050 views
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia urged the EU to help strengthen air defense

The defense ministers of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia called for an accelerated strengthening of air defense. UAV incidents confirmed the need for investment in air defense systems.

News of the World • March 28, 01:29 PM • 5982 views
Ukraine is ready to become a full member of JEF - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine's goal to become a full member of the Joint Expeditionary Force. The President called for the creation of an industrial alliance.

War in Ukraine • March 26, 02:06 PM • 5873 views
Lukashenka gifted Kim Jong Un an assault rifle and signed a "friendship" agreement with North KoreaVideo

The leaders of the countries signed a friendship treaty and exchanged weapons in Pyongyang. The parties concluded about ten agreements and memorandums on new cooperation.

News of the World • March 26, 01:31 PM • 4877 views
At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity halted - Reuters

Due to attacks on ports and pipelines, Russia has lost the ability to export 2 million barrels per day. This has become the most serious disruption in modern history.

News of the World • March 25, 06:10 PM • 5958 views
Lukashenka arrived in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un - they plan to sign a "friendship treaty"

The Belarusian ruler began an official visit to Pyongyang for negotiations. The parties plan to identify areas of interest and sign a joint treaty.

News of the World • March 25, 08:00 AM • 5158 views
Putin's Russia is the main driving force behind migration crises in Europe - CPD

The Kremlin organizes flows of illegal immigrants through Belarus to destabilize the EU and introduce agents. The goal is to distract the West from helping Ukraine.

News of the World • March 25, 07:48 AM • 5697 views
Lithuania reports high risk of drone incidents due to war in Ukraine

A drone without explosives, likely from Belarus, crashed in the Varėna district. Lithuania is strengthening its air defense due to the threat of such incidents recurring during the war.

News of the World • March 23, 09:57 PM • 6456 views
An unknown drone, likely from Belarus, flew into Lithuania and exploded - Media

An unknown drone with an internal combustion engine crashed into a lake in Lithuania. Radars and border guards did not record any border violations.

News of the World • March 23, 07:44 PM • 6421 views
Russia plans to deploy four UAV control stations in Belarus, as well as in the occupied territories of Ukraine - President

Zelenskyy announced Russia's plans to establish four drone control stations in Belarus. The HUR will inform partners and media about these threats.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 03:57 PM • 62171 views
Trump considers inviting Lukashenka to a meeting in the US - FT

The US is considering a visit by Lukashenka to the White House or Mar-a-Lago. The parties are discussing the release of political prisoners in exchange for further sanctions relief.

News of the World • March 23, 12:10 PM • 4379 views
Ukraine counts on European partners to maintain sanctions against Russia and its accomplices - Zelenskyy

The President of Ukraine reacted to the weakening of pressure on the aggressor and his accomplices. He expects European partners to maintain pressure.

Politics • March 20, 02:35 PM • 4311 views
SBU detains 'mole' in Unmanned Systems Forces, who was a double agent for Russia and BelarusPhoto

A Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman was transmitting data about drones and robotic systems in the Kharkiv region to the enemy. The traitor has been detained and faces life imprisonment.

War in Ukraine • March 19, 09:50 AM • 4826 views
Philippines seeks guarantees for fertilizer supply – negotiating with China and Russia

Philippine authorities are negotiating with major fertilizer exporters due to a 40% price increase. A potential shortage threatens rice harvests and banana exports.

Economy • March 18, 04:59 AM • 6630 views
Ukraine imposed sanctions against Russian Paralympians who participated in the war

The President signed a decree on restrictions against Russian athletes who fought against Ukraine. Among the sanctioned individuals are a fencer, a rower, and an enemy tank driver.

Sports • March 16, 01:54 AM • 6807 views
Ukraine entered the top three in terms of the number of medals at the 2026 ParalympicsPhoto

The Ukrainian national team won 19 awards and took seventh place in the overall standings. First place with 15 gold medals was won by the Chinese team.

Sports • March 15, 09:34 PM • 6171 views
Ukraine's national team will boycott the closing ceremony of the 2026 ParalympicsPhoto

The Ukrainian national team will not attend the closing ceremony of the Games due to the admission of aggressors under their own flags. The team won 17 medals and took seventh place.

Sports • March 15, 09:00 AM • 3949 views
Ukrainians banned from displaying flags and map on uniforms during games in Milan

Ombudsman Lubinets stated that Ukrainian symbols were banned at the Paralympics due to their political nature. At the same time, Russians and Belarusians are competing with flags.

Sports • March 12, 04:43 PM • 5096 views
Director of an enterprise in Kyiv received a notice of suspicion for cooperating with the Russian side for one million euros, circumventing sanctions - Prosecutor General

The head of the enterprise purchased Russian equipment through Belarus, circumventing sanctions. The suspect was detained in Kyiv and taken into custody without the right to bail.

Kyiv • March 10, 09:19 AM • 5081 views
Russian arms exports plummeted by 64% and lost ground to Germany and China

Russia's share of the global arms market has shrunk to 6. 8 percent due to isolation. Germany has surpassed China and Russia in terms of international deliveries.

News of the World • March 9, 08:14 AM • 4604 views
The flag of Ukraine was carried at the opening of the 2026 Paralympics, despite the boycott by the Ukrainian teamPhoto

The Ukrainian team boycotted the opening due to the admission of Russians, but the flag was carried. Spectators booed the Russian delegation, and Ukraine has already won its first gold.

Society • March 7, 01:37 PM • 5266 views
Australia and France join boycott of Paralympic Games opening - Sybiha

Australia, France, and 14 other countries have refused to participate in the opening ceremony of the 2026 Paralympics. This decision was made due to the admission of Russia and Belarus under their national flags.

Sports • March 6, 04:55 PM • 4693 views