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A Fashionable Scheme: The Belarusian Company Bringing Luxury Goods to Russia

The intermediary linked to a businessman close to Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko reports artificially low prices in customs documents to circumvent...

Belarus to Scale Back Joint Military Drills With Russia

Minsk said the troop reduction was meant “to demonstrate to our allies and partners around the world the truly peace-loving position of the Republic...

Shelter from Interpol: How a Finnish Criminal Found a New Life and Business in Belarus

Arto Kalevi Autio is linked to a sweeping financial scandal that engulfed Finland’s Youth Foundation. He has evaded prosecution by seeking refuge in...

Lithuania to Spend $1.2Bln on Border Defenses With Russia and Belarus

Lithuania’s Defense Ministry said the new spending would “block and slow down the actions of hostile states.”

With Access to Europe’s Rights Court Lost, How Can Russians Still Seek Justice on the International Stage?

Human rights lawyer Karinna Moskalenko discusses the international mechanisms still available to Russian citizens and her current work on Belarus.

Belarus Releases U.S. National Jailed Amid Opposition Crackdown

Yuras Zyankovich, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was arrested in April 2021 during a crackdown on opposition activists protesting against Lukashenko's rule...

This Belarusian Firm Supplies Western Tech Giants Like Apple – And Russia's Defense Industry

Izovac and its affiliates have supplied some $200 million in equipment to Russian defense contractors since the invasion of Ukraine, according to an investigation...

Belarus Now ‘Untouchable’ Under Russia’s Nuclear Umbrella, Lukashenko Says

A pact signed by Moscow and Minsk in December formalizes the two countries' intention to enhance their joint defense posture.

Belarusian Police Deny Beating Russian Comedian During Arrest

Russian stand-up comedian Artemyi Ostanin was arrested at Minsk Airport on Monday at Moscow’s request, Belarusian officials said.

Russian Comedian Beaten During Arrest in Belarus, Human Rights Official Says

Authorities pressed criminal charges against Artemyi Ostanin for inciting hatred after pro-war bloggers took offense at one of his shows in February.

Latvia Restricts Border Crossings with Russia and Belarus

Latvia accuses Russia and Belarus of intentionally orchestrating an influx of refugees to destabilize the region.

Russia to Build Drone Factory in Belarus

The plant is expected to produce up to 100,000 drones per year once fully operational, Belarusian state media reported.

Lukashenko Offers to Host Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

“Tell Trump that I expect him here with Putin and Zelensky,” the Belarusian leader said in an interview with U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal.

‘My Plays Train the Audience To Stay Human’: Belarusian Playwright Andrei Kureichik

The renowned playwright behind “Insulted. Belarus" discusses his new play, staging resistance and using art to respond to the three-year war in Ukraine...

‘You Can't Trust Putin’: Chechens, Georgians and Belarusians Fighting for Ukraine Warn of Russian Betrayal

As the U.S. seeks an end to the war in Ukraine, fighters whose homelands suffered from Russian expansion believe that Moscow will never stop.

Lukashenko Accuses U.S. of Trying to Divide Russia and China

“It seems to me they are trying to pit the Russians against the Chinese. The Russians must not allow that,” the Belarusian leader said.

Nobel Laureates Urge Trump, EU to Secure Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners

The appeal came days after the United States carried out a “special operation” to secure the release of two Belarusians and an unidentified U.S. citizen...

American Among 3 Detainees Freed by Belarus, White House Says

U.S. officials said Wednesday they had secured the release of three "hostages" who had been detained in Belarus, including an American citizen, in a diplomatic...

Deadly Chips: How a Belarusian State Firm Bypasses Sanctions and Helps Russia Prolong Its War

The Belarusian company Integral is producing microchips needed to build rockets using Western equipment, components and raw materials, an investigation...

Putin, Xi Hail Lukashenko’s Victory Amid Western Condemnation

Vladimir Putin said Sunday’s election showed Lukashenko had the “undoubted” backing of the people.

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