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Articles with tag "Lukashenko"
extended timeline
Russia’s War in Ukraine Is ‘Dragging On,' Belarus Leader Admits
Lukashenko claimed Belarus is “doing everything now so that there isn’t a war.”
'No separate agreements'
Belarusian President Demands Role in Talks on Ukraine 'War'
Lukashenko complained that last month's talks in Istanbul were the result of "pressure from the west on Ukraine, not to go to Belarus at any cost."
FORMAL RECOGNITION
Lukashenko Says Crimea is Russian, Will Visit Peninsula With Putin
The Belarus strongman had previously been non-committal over his position regarding the status of Crimea.
lack of contact
Belarus Leader Says EU Refusing to Discuss Migrants
Lukashenko said Germany's Angela Merkel promised him that Brussels would discuss the fate of the 2,000 migrants stranded in Belarus.
pipeline pawn
Belarus Warns Against New EU Sanctions, Says Could Cut Gas
Russia's Yamal-Europe gas pipeline transits through Belarus on its way to EU members Poland and Germany.
BORDER CRISIS
Russia’s Aeroflot Denies Transporting Migrants to Belarus
Russia has hit back at accusations it has played a role in the migrant crisis on the Belarus-Poland border.
crisis talks
Putin, Lukashenko Discuss Migrant Stand-Off on Poland-Belarus Border
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki later accused Putin of orchestrating the unprecedented wave of migrants trying to enter Poland from Belarus.
'BROTHERLY PEOPLE'
Putin Vows to Back Lukashenko Against 'Interference'
Putin hailed the bilateral ties between Russia and Belarus and promised Moscow's continued backing for the increasingly isolated Lukashenko.
'EXTREMIST' CONTENT
Belarus to Recognize Banned Media Outlets’ Readers as 'Extremist'
Initial reports that Belarusians could be imprisoned for subscribing to banned media outlets were later disputed.
CRACKDOWN
Minsk Extends House Arrest for Detained Russian Girlfriend of Dissident Blogger
Russian citizen Sofia Sapega, 23, was arrested in May after Minsk forced a Ryanair flight to make an emergency landing.
financial isolation
Belarus Leader Hits Out as U.S., U.K. Levy New Sanctions
London pointed to "the continued undermining of democracy and human rights violations" by Belarus' leaders.
deflecting criticism
Belarus Leader Denies Violent Crackdown on Critics
Lukashenko spoke on the one-year anniversary of a contested election that was followed by a harsh crackdown on the opposition.
olympic asylum
Belarus Olympic Athlete 'Happy to be in Safety' in Poland
The athlete has been at the center of a diplomatic drama after she publicly criticized her coaches.
into exile
Belarus Olympic Athlete Stops Over in Vienna Before Poland Refuge
Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she feared for her life if she was forced to return home after criticizing her coaches.
'We were waiting for this'
Belarus Jails Students and Raids Media in Crackdown
Authorities in the ex-Soviet country are in the midst of a months-long effort to crush Belarus's remaining pockets of dissent.
opinion
Ilya Klishin
The Dilemma of the Great Terror: How to Report Roman Protasevich’s 'Confession'?
Roman Protasevich's "interview" — which bears resemblance to Stalin's infamous show trials — presents a challenge for journalists covering it.
Putin-Lukashenko Meeting
Putin, Lukashenko to Meet After Belarus Plane Diversion
The meeting in Sochi comes as airlines revealed Russia has blocked some European flights for avoiding Belarus airspace.
Legal Wrangling
Belarus Plane Diversion Raises Legal Questions
Belarus has been widely accused of air piracy, but the legal situation is murkier than it sounds.
GLOBAL OUTRAGE
Explainer: Events Surrounding Belarus Flight ‘Hijacking’
The forced landing of a European commercial flight with a dissident on board has caused East-West tensions to flare.
Tricky Deal
Russian National Guard to Partner With Belarus Police Amid Protests
Under the new agreement, Russia and Belarus will cooperate on combatting extremism and terrorism, among other things.
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