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Lukashenko Had a Dream. And That Dream Went ‘Boom.’

“I once dreamed about this, and now we have more than one,” Lukashenko said upon receiving an arsenal of Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile systems...

Russia and Belarus Launch Joint Nuclear Drills

The Belarusian army said the exercises are “not directed against third countries and do not threaten regional security.”

Belarus Closes Transit Route for Russian Military Conscripts

Earlier, rights lawyers said that a Russian man listed in a military conscription database was barred from flying out of Minsk National Airport this week...

Poland Released Russian Archeologist in U.S.-Brokered Prisoner Swap, FSB Says

Trump’s special envoy to Belarus said he and his team secured the release of three Poles and two Moldovans as part of the exchange.

Trump Envoy Said Calling Europeans ‘Pussies’ Helped Win Lukashenko Over

John Coale also admitted to not knowing where Belarus is located when he was first approached for the role of special envoy.

Belarus Frees 250 Political Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal

Washington agreed to remove sanctions on several Belarusian companies in return.

Russian Army Releases First Images of Oreshnik Launch System

The Defense Ministry said the nuclear-capable hypersonic ballistic missile was ready for combat deployment in Belarus.

opinion Boris Bondarev

Freeing Political Prisoners Does Not Cure the Disease of Dictatorship

Releasing political prisoners is important but merely addresses the symptoms instead of the root cause of the autocratic regime.

Belarus Frees Protest Leader, Nobel Laureate in Deal With U.S.

Protest leader Maria Kalesnikava and Nobel Peace Prize-winning rights activist Ales Bialiatski are among the 123 people to walk free in the deal.

First Russian, Belarusian Figure Skaters Cleared for 2026 Winter Olympics

The three athletes were invited to take part in the upcoming Games after passing background checks confirming they have no ties to the military and do...

Belarus Pardons 31 Ukrainians Under Lukashenko-Trump Pact

In exchange, Washington partly lifted sanctions on Belarus' state carrier Belavia, allowing it to service and buy parts for its fleet, which includes Boeing...

‘Belarus’ Strategic Importance Cannot Be Ignored’: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya

The Belarusian opposition leader spoke to MT about Russia’s war, Europe’s fatigue and the future of a nation cut adrift.

2K Trucks Stuck in Belarus After Lithuania Closes Border – Association

An estimated 60 million euros ($69 million) in assets are currently stuck in Belarus, a senior member of the Lithuanian road carriers' association said...

Lithuania Closes Border With Belarus Over Repeated Balloon Incursions

Last week, more than 170 flights were disrupted, affecting almost 30,000 passengers.

Russia Boosts Fuel Imports From Belarus as Refinery Strikes Deepen Domestic Shortages

Roughly one in three of Russia’s refineries has come under attack over the past two months.

Poland to Reopen Border With Belarus

Warsaw closed the border ahead of the Zapad-2025 exercise, in which forces from Russia and Belarus simulated war with the West.

Russia and Belarus Stage Simulated Nuclear Strike During Zapad-2025 War Games

Russia first unveiled the Oreshnik, a hypersonic ballistic missile, during a highly publicized strike on Ukraine last November.

U.S. Military Officers Visit Belarus to Observe Zapad-2025 Exercises

Video released by Belarus showed two men in U.S. Air Force uniforms shaking hands with Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin.

‘Iron Diplomacy’: With NATO On Edge, Russia and Belarus Launch Major Military Drills

As Moscow and Minsk seek to show off their latest military capabilities, their NATO neighbors are expecting the two allies to probe their defenses.

Russia and Belarus Begin Zapad-2025 Military Exercises

The drills come as tensions rise on NATO’s eastern flank, with Poland accusing Russia this week of deliberately launching drones into its airspace.

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