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Articles with tag "Lukashenko"

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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.
opinion Gennady Rudkevich

What's Next for Protesters in Belarus?

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

Belarus Police Use Water Cannon in Minsk, Detain Protesters

Tens of thousands continue to rally in Minsk against President Alexander Lukashenko's contested election victory, almost two months ago.
BELARUS CRISIS

Tens of Thousands Protest in Belarus Capital Against Lukashenko

Protests set to enter seventh week following disputed election.
biting satire

Putin, Lukashenko Awarded ‘Ig Nobel Prize’ for Coronavirus Response

Organizers said the two showed that “politicians can have a more immediate effect on life and death than scientists and doctors.”
the new kid

Protest-Plagued Belarus Strongman Transfers Son to Moscow School – Reports

“Lukashenko’s services ... concluded that Kolya will be very uncomfortable” at school in Belarus, one academic said.
POLITICAL PR

‘Harsh Times Ahead’: Russia’s Emergency Loan to Belarus Changes Little for Embattled Lukashenko

The $1.5 billion will largely go towards refinancing Russian, and is only a fraction of what Belarus needs to avoid a living standards crash.
opinion Artyom Shraibman

Can Moscow Manage a Power Transition in Belarus?

Lukashenko's loss of legitimacy has become problematic for the Kremlin — but can it manage Minsk's leadership change?
Close like brothers

Putin, Lukashenko To Talk 'Integration' Amid Belarus Protests

The leaders will discuss plans to further integrate their countries in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi.
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