Poland presents plan to fortify border to Russia, Belarus DW 05/27/2024
Poland plans to fortify its eastern border with anti-drone surveillance and fortifications to fend off potential hostile actions from Russia and Belarus. [ more ]
Risk of military incidents on Belarus-Ukraine border quite high: Lukashenko
Belarus moved combat-ready battalions to its western border due to high risk of military incidents with Ukraine, emphasizing peace-loving stance amid threats. Lukashenko warned of a possible apocalypse if Russia uses nuclear weapons. [ more ]
Polish prosecutors open investigation into judge who fled to autocratic Belarus
Polish judge fled to Belarus, stirring investigations on his alleged ties to a foreign intelligence service and handling of classified information. [ more ]
Spy scandal: Why did a Polish judge 'defect' to Belarus? DW 05/11/2024
A Polish judge sought protection from Belarus, accusing Poland of unjust policies and espionage accusations, shedding light on foreign intelligence infiltration concerns. [ more ]
Aliaksei Protas and his 2024 draft eligible brother Ilya Protas practice with Belarusian Extraliga team
Aliaksei Protas and his younger brother Ilya Protas, Belarusian natives, are both excelling in their hockey careers in North America and potentially could play together in the NHL for the Washington Capitals. [ more ]
Belarusian Leader Lukashenka Discusses Cooperation And Ukraine With Chinese President Xi
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya called on U.S. lawmakers to support the Belarusian democracy movement and tighten sanctions on Lukashenka.
Tsikhanouskaya urged U.S. lawmakers to urge the International Criminal Court to investigate Lukashenka for the deportation of Ukrainian children to Belarus and increase military aid to Ukraine. [ more ]
Belarus refuses to invite OSCE observers to monitor upcoming elections
Belarusian authorities will not invite OSCE observers for the upcoming parliamentary and local elections, consolidating President Lukashenko's control over political institutions.
The move comes in the wake of widespread protests and a harsh crackdown on dissent following the controversial 2020 presidential election. [ more ]
As Belarusians vote in sham' polls, Lukashenko reveals re-election plan
President Lukashenko announces intention to seek re-election in 2025, further extending his long-term grip on power.
Opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya calls for boycott of the parliamentary and local elections, labeling them as fake and controlled by the regime. [ more ]
Belarus heads to polls in tightly controlled elections opposition have called a farce'
The parliamentary elections in Belarus are expected to solidify Lukashenko's rule despite opposition calls for a boycott. Most candidates support Lukashenko's policies.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, an opposition leader in exile, urges voters to boycott the elections, calling the process a 'senseless farce' with no real choice for the people. [ more ]
Journalists say tech giants aid suppression DW 01/20/2024
Google, Meta, and other tech giants are complying with restrictions imposed by the Belarusian government, making it difficult for users to access independent media content.
Exiled journalists and opposition leaders argue that technology companies have enormous power and should be on the side of promoting democratic values. [ more ]
Russia-Ukraine war live: thousands of Ukrainian children taken to Belarus, Yale research shows
Over 2,400 Ukrainian children have been taken to facilities in Belarus since Russia's invasion.
The role of Belarus in the forced transfer of children from Russian-occupied territories is being investigated.
The research by Yale University provides extensive information about the alleged role of Belarus in the Russian relocation program for Ukrainian children. [ more ]
Belarus linked to forcible transfer of Ukrainian children: Study
More than 2,400 Ukrainian children have been deported from Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine to Belarus.
Belarus has collaborated with Moscow in the forcible transfer of these children, which is overseen by President Alexander Lukashenko.
The children are subjected to re-education, including military training, and the deportations are funded under the Union State initiative between Belarus and Russia. [ more ]