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Belarus Starts Coronavirus Vaccination With Sputnik V

The former Soviet country has become the first country outside Russia to use the Moscow-developed vaccine.

7 Protests That Defined the Year in Russia and Former Soviet Republics

Anger in Khabarovsk, historic demonstrations in Belarus and revolution in Kyrgyzstan.

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.

opinion Artyom Shraibman

Why Belarusians Are Turning Against Russia

Russia’s association with Lukashenko’s crackdown may persuade Belarusians that it is impossible to be a pro-Russian democrat.

Border Restrictions

Belarus Blocks Land Border Exits

The latest restrictions are part of an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

ongoing opposition

Belarus Opposition Rallies in Scattered Protests

More than 100 people have reportedly been detained so far.

opinion Kirill Martynov

Russia Is Preparing for Another Round of Fraudulent Elections

The Kremlin is planning to install proxies in every single gubernatorial post in upcoming federal parliamentary elections.

opinion Arkady Moshes

Belarus Protests Have Explosive Potential for EU-Russia Relations

The Belarusian revolution is far from over, and there are many scenarios in which the EU and Russia won’t be able to keep their differences over Belarus...

'gross interference'

Russia's Top Diplomat Accuses West of Meddling in Belarus

Lavrov's visit to Minsk marks the latest show of Moscow's support for authorities in its ex-Soviet neighbor.

Key Belarus Opposition Figure Charged With Graft and Fraud

Viktor Babaryko was considered President Alexander Lukashenko's strongest election rival until his June arrest.

Thousands March in Belarus Opposition Rally in Minsk

For more than three months Belarus has been gripped by historic weekly opposition rallies.

Belarus Adds Opposition Telegram Channel Founders to Terror List

"In Belarus terrorism is punishable by life imprisonment or death," the Nexta channel wrote.

Kremlin Slams Brutality, Provocations in Belarus After Protester’s Death

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized both unprovoked police brutality and provocations by protesters.

BELARUS CRACKDOWN

Over 1,000 Belarus Protesters Detained Amid Ongoing Protests

The political crisis in Belarus shows no signs of slowing down as protesters continue to take to the streets.

Belarus Briefing | Nov. 17

Protester died and remembered. Lukashenko sanctioned.

opinion Alexei Levinson

Russia's Growing Indifference to Protests in Belarus

Even opposition-minded Russians are not too excited about getting rid of Alexandr Lukashenko.

OSCE Condemns Belarus Torture, Calls for Fresh Presidential Vote

The OSCE said that human rights abuses in Belarus "were found to be massive and systematic and proven beyond doubt."

Belarus Launches Nuclear Plant Despite Baltic Outcry

Neighboring Lithuania described the energy project as "geopolitical" and immediately stopped electricity imports from Belarus.

Political Crisis in Belarus

Belarus Rights Abuses Under Fire at UN

A long line of diplomats urged Belarus authorities to halt the crackdown on demonstrators.

opinion Gennady Rudkevich

What's Next for Protesters in Belarus?

Protests continue, but Lukashenko remains. Can either side break the stalemate?

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