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wanted abroad

Belarus Arrests Jehovah’s Witness at Russia’s Request

It marks the first time Belarus has arrested a member of the religious group following a request from Russia.

opinion

Artyom Shraibman

Oatmeal and Water: The Thinning Belarus-Russia Relationship

A row over energy prices is a sign that Belarus and Russia are set to have a cooler and more pragmatic relationship.

news

Putin Squeezes Belarus Strongman in Drive to Skirt Term Limits

Vladimir Putin’s surprise firing of Russia’s government and unveiling of constitutional changes that would weaken the presidency may only be Plan B...

opinion

Artyom Shraibman

Oil Spoils the Russia-Belarus Romance

Belarus is using oil to make a political statement.

NEW ALTERNATIVES

Belarus Touts U.S. as Possible Alternative to Russian Oil

Belarus is looking for alternatives to Russian oil and is in talks with the U.S., Saudi Arabia and the UAE about supplies.

MOSCOW-MINSK ARGUMENT

Belarus Buys Oil from Norway as Russia Dispute Continues

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko said he wants to halve Belarus’ reliance on Russian energy.

union state

‘Russia Is a Part of Belarus,’ President Lukashenko Quips

Moscow and Minsk have recently discussed a project for even deeper ties.

opinion

Maxim Samorukov

Is the Kremlin Finally Ready to Play Hardball With Belarus?

Russia needs Belarus and Lukashenko to serve as an alluring example to other post-Soviet rulers of how beneficial integration with Russia can be.

Threatened independence

Hundreds Protest Russia-Belarus Integration Pact in Minsk

Protesters waved flags and chanted “No to occupation,” while video showed people tearing up photos of Putin.

UNION STATE

Latest Russia-Belarus Integration Talks Fall Flat

Five-hour meeting between Vladimir Putin and Belarus' Alexander Lukashenko ends without agreement.

NO NEED TO WORRY

Belarus' Lukashenko Dismisses Fears Russia Could Swallow His Country

Lukashenko dismissed fears that a possible integration with Russia could end with his country losing its independence.

Flip-flop

Are Russia and Belarus Creating a Unified Cabinet and Parliament?

Comments made by Belarus’ top diplomat in Moscow have set Russian-speaking media abuzz.

'foregone conclusion'

Opposition Wins no Seats in Belarus Election as Lukashenko Vows to Stay Put

"I have promised that I would not hang on to this seat until my fingers turn blue," Lukashenko said.

neighbors' quarrel

Belarus Slams Russia Over Warplanes, Joint Border

A spat over payment for fighter jets is the latest crack in the relationship between the two allies.

Indicted abroad

Belarus Detains Russian Accused of U.S. Election Meddling

The Internet Research Agency (IRA) translator and data analyst was reportedly detained at the request of the U.S.

road bump

Belarus Rejects Russia’s ‘Unacceptable’ Terms of Integration

Integration talks between Minsk and Moscow have fueled concerns of a possible quiet annexation.

Moscow snubbed

Russia Complains Over Belarus's Refusal to Host Airbase

Minsk says the base would risk exacerbating regional tensions.

underground ring

Belarus Finds Illegal Ukrainian Arms Shipments to Russia

The smuggling network moved weapons, parts and ammunition from Ukraine through Lithuania and Belarus to reach Russia.

Steps to unity

Russia, Belarus to Form Economic ‘Confederacy’ by 2022 – Kommersant

“The partial economic integration is on a level no less than in the European Union,” the newspaper wrote after seeing the plan of action.

opinion

Can an Ambassador's Sacking Save Russia-Belarus Relations?

On April 30, Vladimir Putin relieved Russian ambassador to Belarus Mikhail Babich of his duties and replaced him with Dmitry Mezentsev, a former senator...

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