12/29/2020 - After Russia, Belarus Starts Covid Vaccination With Sputnik V
02/11/2021 - Belarus strongman crows that he's "survived" a foreign "blitzkrieg"
02/12/2021 - Polish mayor honours Belarusian who got bus out of snow
02/18/2021 - Belarus jails two TV journalists for filming mass protest
02/18/2021 - Belarus jails 2 reporters for coverage of anti-government protest
02/22/2021 - UK back at Human Rights Council with a long list of targets, China, Russia, Belarus and Myanmar
03/26/2021 - Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics
05/06/2021 - Why wearing the wrong socks is risky in Belarus
05/18/2021 - Belarus raids top news site in widening crackdown
05/23/2021 - Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', says opposition
05/23/2021 - Belarus Sends Fighter Jet To Force Land Passenger Plane, Arrests Blogger
05/23/2021 - "It's Piracy": Global Aviation Stunned Over Belarus Flight Diversion
05/24/2021 - Belarus accused of 'hijacking' plane to arrest activist, provoking outrage in the West
05/24/2021 - Belarus forces commercial flight to land so that dissident can be arrested
05/24/2021 - "Some KGB Agents" Were On Jet: Airline CEO On Belarus Dissident's Arrest
05/24/2021 - Ryanair CEO says Belarus plane grounding was 'state-sponsored piracy'
05/24/2021 - Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board
05/24/2021 - Europe Threatens To Limit Belarus Air Traffic After Plane Forced To Land
05/24/2021 - "Reasonable Approach": Russia Defends Belarus Over Flight Diversion
05/24/2021 - Belarus faces sanctions over 'state piracy' as some airlines to avoid its air space
05/24/2021 - Belarus journalist's father: We're afraid Roman will be tortured
05/24/2021 - UN Chief Backs "Independent Investigation" Into Belarus Forced Landing
05/24/2021 - Belarus journalist's family fear torture after plane arrest
05/24/2021 - European Union Cuts Air Links With Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing
05/24/2021 - Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?
05/24/2021 - "Outrageous": Joe Biden Condemns Belarus Forced Plane Landing
05/24/2021 - EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
05/25/2021 - Russia's power over Belarus is in the spotlight after plane 'hijacking' incident
05/25/2021 - EU hits back at Belarus for hijacking of Ryanair flight
05/25/2021 - Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest
05/25/2021 - Father Of Arrested Belarus Blogger Says Son "Physically Harmed"
05/25/2021 - "You Have Bomb On Board," Belarus Told Pilot Of Diverted Ryanair Plane
05/25/2021 - Belarus Activist's Girlfriend Being Held On Suspicion Of "Crimes": Russia
05/25/2021 - "Code Is Red": Transcript Of Controller During Belarus Mid-Air Bomb Scare
05/25/2021 - Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus
05/25/2021 - Belarus plane arrest - is it a first?
05/26/2021 - Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives
05/26/2021 - Belarus leader accuses ill-wishers of crossing 'red lines' and waging a 'hybrid war'
05/26/2021 - "Attacks" On Belarus Have Crossed "Red Lines": President
05/26/2021 - Fear and violence in the jails of Belarus
05/26/2021 - Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest
05/26/2021 - UN's Top Aviation Body To Meet Today Over Belarus Plane Diversion
05/27/2021 - Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman
05/27/2021 - Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally
05/28/2021 - Russia's Putin, Belarus' President To Meet After Plane Diversion Incident
05/28/2021 - Ban on flights to, from and through Belarus change map of Europe's commercial aviation
05/28/2021 - Air France Flight To Moscow Cancelled After Russia Opposes Belarus Diversion
05/28/2021 - Belarus plane: Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety
05/28/2021 - Belarus plane diversion: Putin plays down crisis at talks with Lukashenko
05/29/2021 - US Targets Belarus With Sanctions Over Forced Diversion Of Plane
05/29/2021 - Belarus: Hundreds join global solidarity protests
05/29/2021 - "Please Help Us Free Roman Protasevich": Parents Of Belarus Critic
05/31/2021 - Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists
06/01/2021 - Belarus activist 'stabs his neck' in court
06/01/2021 - Belarus Activist Stabs Himself In Neck In Court: Rights Group
06/03/2021 - Belarus TV Broadcasts Tearful Interview With Jailed Activist
06/04/2021 - Jailed Activist Interview "Disgrace" For Belarus Government, Says Germany
06/04/2021 - Roman Protasevich arrest: EU bans Belarus jets from its airspace
06/09/2021 - Belarus plane: Sofia Sapega 'not giving in' after arrest
06/14/2021 - Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event
06/15/2021 - Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk
06/21/2021 - UK Joins US, Canada In New Sanctions On Belarus Over Journalist's Arrest
06/21/2021 - Biden administration slaps sanctions on Belarus after flight diversion
06/24/2021 - Belarus opposition head Tikhanovskaya condemns 'sham trial' of husband
06/25/2021 - Belarus Moves Russian Woman Arrested Off Plane To House Arrest: Report
06/25/2021 - Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest
07/02/2021 - Belarus closes border to Ukraine over coup claim
07/06/2021 - Babaryko case: Belarus jails top Lukashenko critic for 14 years
07/07/2021 - Lithuania plans barrier on Belarus border to stem migrant flow
07/13/2021 - Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus
08/01/2021 - Belarus Olympics: Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refusing to fly home
08/01/2021 - Belarus Olympian safe in Tokyo hotel after refusing 'forced' flight home
08/02/2021 - Belarus Olympian Refuses "Forced" Flight Home. Tokyo Says "Safe" Here
08/02/2021 - Belarus Olympic Athlete "Likely To Go" To Poland, Says Husband: Report
08/02/2021 - Belarus Athlete At Tokyo Granted Polish Visa After Refusing To Go Home
08/02/2021 - IOC launches investigation into Belarus sprinter case
08/03/2021 - Can't Be Tolerated: US On Belarus's Attempt To Force Olympian To Return
08/03/2021 - Vitaly Shishov: Belarus dissidents who disappeared and died
08/03/2021 - Belarus sprinter Krystina Timanovskaya to leave Tokyo for Poland
08/04/2021 - Belarus Athlete Leaves Japan On Vienna-Bound Flight
08/04/2021 - Belarus Olympic Athlete To Head To Warsaw After Vienna Stopover: Austria
08/04/2021 - Belarus protests: Trial of opposition figures begins
08/04/2021 - Belarus Olympic Athlete Stops Over In Vienna Before Poland Refuge
08/05/2021 - "Happy To Be In Safety": Belarus Olympic Athlete In Poland After Row
08/05/2021 - Belarus Olympian Timanovskaya says grandmother warned her not to come home
08/05/2021 - Olympics expels Belarus coaches over athlete removal
08/06/2021 - Vitaly Shishov: Belarus activist feared for life before he died
08/06/2021 - Belarus crackdown fails to crush opposition spirit
08/09/2021 - Shishov case: Belarus leader Lukashenko denies link to dissident's death
08/10/2021 - Lithuania blames Belarus for migrant crisis
08/10/2021 - Lithuania to build fence on Belarus border to stop migrants
08/18/2021 - Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border
08/23/2021 - Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx
09/06/2021 - Belarus jail terms for opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak
09/06/2021 - Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison
09/21/2021 - Belarus accused of 'weaponizing' migrants at the EU’s border: Here’s what you need to know
09/29/2021 - Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot
10/17/2021 - Belarus Expels French Ambassador, Embassy Cites No Reason For Move
10/17/2021 - Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him
10/21/2021 - How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU
10/29/2021 - Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx
11/08/2021 - Man Wanted For Attack On US Capitol Seeks Asylum In Belarus: Report
11/08/2021 - Poland fears major breach by migrants on Belarus border
11/09/2021 - Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation
11/09/2021 - Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis
11/10/2021 - Belarus migrants: Poland faces fresh border breaches
11/10/2021 - Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis
11/10/2021 - Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?
11/11/2021 - Belarus threatens EU gas as bloc considers sanctions
11/11/2021 - Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland
11/12/2021 - Belarus threatens to choke off EU gas supply over border dispute
11/12/2021 - Migrant Crisis: Turkey Bans Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis On Flights To Belarus
11/12/2021 - Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis
11/12/2021 - Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis
11/13/2021 - Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU
11/15/2021 - Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies
11/15/2021 - Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area
11/16/2021 - Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus
11/17/2021 - Desperate Man Searches For Daughter Trapped At Belarus Border For 25 Days
11/17/2021 - Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp
11/18/2021 - Hundreds Of Migrants Arrive Back In Iraq On Flight From Belarus
11/19/2021 - Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We helped migrants cross into EU
11/19/2021 - Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’
11/22/2021 - Belarus Says "Need No Confrontation" With Poland, Urges EU To Take Migrants
11/27/2021 - The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus
12/14/2021 - Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests
12/16/2021 - Venezuela, Belarus strengthen bilateral ties
01/20/2022 - US charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy over flight diversion
01/25/2022 - Don't Help Russia Invade Ukraine: US' Tough Warning To Belarus
02/09/2022 - Ukraine tensions: Russia to begin military drills with Belarus
02/16/2022 - "Not A Single (Russian) Soldier Will Stay After Drills", Belarus Asserts
02/20/2022 - Ukraine crisis: Russia keeps troops in Belarus amid Ukraine fears
02/22/2022 - Sanctions impact on Belarus potash fertilizer and global food production
02/24/2022 - Belarus Army "Not Taking Part" In Ukraine Invasion: President
02/25/2022 - Putin Ready To Send Delegation To Belarus Capital For Ukraine Talks
02/27/2022 - Ukraine Says Ready For Talks With Russia, But Not In Belarus
02/27/2022 - Ukraine Agrees To Russia Talks At Belarus Border
02/27/2022 - Belarus Votes To Go Nuclear Amid Ally Russia's Attack On Ukraine
02/28/2022 - Russia, Ukraine delegations to meet in Belarus
02/28/2022 - Ukraine-Russia Talks Begin At Belarus Border On Day 5 Of War
03/01/2022 - Belarus President Orders More Troops To Ukraine Border
03/02/2022 - Moldova Next Target? Belarus President's Battle Map Pic Raises Questions
03/02/2022 - Winter Paralympics 2022: Russia and Belarus athletes classed as neutral after Ukraine invasion
03/02/2022 - Ukraine Crisis: World Bank Stops All Its Projects In Russia, Belarus
03/03/2022 - IKEA Suspends Russia, Belarus Operations Amid Ukraine Crisis
03/03/2022 - Airbnb Suspends All Operations In Russia, Belarus Amid Ukraine Invasion
03/06/2022 - American Express Exits Russia, Belarus Over "Unjustified" Ukraine Attack
03/07/2022 - Third Round Of Talks Between Russia And Ukraine Today In Belarus: Kyiv
03/15/2022 - Belarus Says Resisting Attempts To Drag It Into Ukraine Conflict
03/17/2022 - UK Suspends All Exchange Of Tax information With Russia, Belarus
03/22/2022 - Evan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus
03/24/2022 - Australia Sanctions Belarus President, Russian Individuals Over Ukraine
04/06/2022 - Belarus reopens sales of potash; extent of Western sanctions on Russian fertilizers not clear
04/07/2022 - Boston Marathon bans runners from Russia, Belarus weeks before race
04/26/2022 - War in Ukraine: The village with Russia and Belarus on its doorstep
05/04/2022 - Russia-Ally Belarus Launches "Surprise" Military Manoeuvres
05/06/2022 - Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years
05/06/2022 - Belarus Critic's Girlfriend Jailed For 6 Years: Rights Group
06/25/2022 - Ukraine Reports Massive Attack From Belarus
06/25/2022 - Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles
06/27/2022 - Belarus Critic's Girlfriend Asks President Alexander Lukashenko For Pardon
06/27/2022 - Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon
07/19/2022 - "Unlawful": UN Agency On Belarus Diverting Ryanair Plane
07/21/2022 - Ukraine War Must End To Prevent Nuclear 'Abyss': Belarus President
09/13/2022 - Russia, Myanmar, Belarus Not Invited For Queen's Funeral: Report
10/07/2022 - Nobel Peace For Belarus Rights Advocate, Russian And Ukrainian Groups
10/07/2022 - Belarus Says Alfred Nobel "Turning In His Grave" After Activist's Award
10/07/2022 - Belarus, Ukraine, Russia activists win Nobel Peace Prize
10/10/2022 - Belarus, Russia To Form Joint Military Group
10/11/2022 - "Purely Defensive": Belarus On Deploying Troops Alongside Russian Forces
10/11/2022 - Russian Ally Belarus Begins Military Inspection For "Combat Readiness"
10/12/2022 - Amnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus border
10/14/2022 - Belarus Warns Ukraine Not To Push "Nuclear-Armed Russia" To A Corner
10/15/2022 - First Russian Soldiers Arrive In Belarus For New Joint Force
10/16/2022 - Nearly 9,000 Russian Troops To Be Hosted In Belarus 'To Protect Borders'
10/25/2022 - Ukraine war: Russia troop deployment to Belarus prompts speculation
11/29/2022 - Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care - allies
12/16/2022 - Russia's Putin And Belarus' Lukashenko To Hold Talks On Monday
12/19/2022 - Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus
12/19/2022 - Putin Says Russia Has "No Interest" In Absorbing Belarus
12/19/2022 - Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko
12/19/2022 - Russian Drones Hit Kyiv As Vladimir Putin Visits Belarus
12/29/2022 - Belarus Defence Ministry Says It Downed Ukrainian Missile In Border Region
12/29/2022 - Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile
01/05/2023 - Belarus Nobel Peace Prize Winner On Trial In Russia, Says Rights Group
01/05/2023 - Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus
02/16/2023 - Belarus Says Will Only Join Russia's Ukraine Offensive Only If...
02/16/2023 - Lukashenko warns Belarus will join Russia in war if attacked
02/16/2023 - Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia
02/28/2023 - Drones in Belarus Destroy Russian Spy Plane Worth Rs 273 Crore: Report
03/01/2023 - China and Belarus express 'extreme interest' in Ukraine peace
03/03/2023 - Belarus Jails Nobel Peace Prize Winner Ales Bialiatski For 10 Years
03/06/2023 - Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years
03/25/2023 - Russia Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus, Says Putin
03/25/2023 - Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus
03/26/2023 - Ukraine Says Russia Holding Belarus As "Nuclear Hostage"
03/27/2023 - Russia Won't Change Plans On Deploying Nuclear Weapons In Belarus: Kremlin
03/28/2023 - Belarus Says Will Host Russian Nuclear Arms Due To Western 'Pressure'
03/28/2023 - Biden Expresses Concern Over Putin's Plan To Deploy Nukes In Belarus
05/04/2023 - Iran, Belarus May Become SCO Full-Time Members
05/10/2023 - My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in Belarus
05/14/2023 - Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours
05/22/2023 - Roman Protasevich: Belarus pardons activist hauled off flight
05/25/2023 - Russia Begins Deployment Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

Russia Begins Deployment Of Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

Published: 05/25/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Russia moved ahead on Thursday with a plan to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, whose leader said the warheads were already on the move, in the Kremlin's first deployment of such bombs outside Russia since the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union.

Roman Protasevich: Belarus pardons activist hauled off flight

Published: 05/22/2023 in BBC News - World

Roman Protasevich was jailed for eight years earlier this month, for inciting unrest in Belarus.

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko misses event, fuelling health rumours

Published: 05/14/2023 in BBC News - World

Speculation about Alexander Lukashenko's health has grown after he missed a key state celebration.

My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in Belarus

Published: 05/10/2023 in BBC News - World

The sons of two anti-government figures are in jail because of their fathers' actions, the BBC hears.

Iran, Belarus May Become SCO Full-Time Members

Published: 05/04/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

The observer countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Iran and Belarus could soon become full-time members of the charter as the decision is under consideration as of now, an official said on Thursday.

Biden Expresses Concern Over Putin's Plan To Deploy Nukes In Belarus

Published: 03/28/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden on Tuesday blasted Russian President Vladimir Putin's stated plan to deploy nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, branding it "dangerous" talk.

Belarus Says Will Host Russian Nuclear Arms Due To Western 'Pressure'

Published: 03/28/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus said on Tuesday it was forced to host Russian nuclear weapons due to "unprecedented" Western pressure, insisting their deployment did not violate international agreements.

Russia Won't Change Plans On Deploying Nuclear Weapons In Belarus: Kremlin

Published: 03/27/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

The Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus.

Ukraine Says Russia Holding Belarus As "Nuclear Hostage"

Published: 03/26/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Kyiv on Sunday said Russia was holding Minsk as a "nuclear hostage" after Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons to ally Belarus.

Putin: Russia to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Published: 03/25/2023 in BBC News - World

The Russian leader says the move would not violate nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

Russia Will Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus, Says Putin

Published: 03/25/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday he would deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbour and ally Belarus.

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya: Exiled Belarus opposition leader sentenced to 15 years

Published: 03/06/2023 in BBC News - World

Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, who fled after elections she is widely thought to have won, gets 15 years.

Belarus Jails Nobel Peace Prize Winner Ales Bialiatski For 10 Years

Published: 03/03/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus handed a 10-year jail term to Nobel Prize winning activist Ales Bialiatski on Friday, drawing sweeping international condemnation.

China and Belarus express 'extreme interest' in Ukraine peace

Published: 03/01/2023 in BBC News - World

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko - an ally of Russia's President Putin - is on a state visit to China.

Drones in Belarus Destroy Russian Spy Plane Worth Rs 273 Crore: Report

Published: 02/28/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Reports said that a military transport aircraft and snow-clearing vehicles were also damaged in the drone attack.

Zelensky: 'Big mistake' if Belarus gets involved in war with Russia

Published: 02/16/2023 in BBC News - World

The Ukrainian president was asked about if Russia attacked from the Belarussian border.

Lukashenko warns Belarus will join Russia in war if attacked

Published: 02/16/2023 in BBC News - World

Alexander Lukashenko warns he is ready to wage war if one Ukrainian soldier enters Belarus.

Belarus Says Will Only Join Russia's Ukraine Offensive Only If...

Published: 02/16/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that his country would "only" join Russia's offensive in Ukraine if his country, which hosts Russian forces, was attacked first by Kyiv's army.

Ales Bialiatski: Nobel Prize-winning activist stands trial in Belarus

Published: 01/05/2023 in BBC News - World

Ales Bialiatski been held without trial since he was arrested during anti-government protests in 2021.

Belarus Nobel Peace Prize Winner On Trial In Russia, Says Rights Group

Published: 01/05/2023 in NDTV News - World-news

Jailed Nobel Prize winner Ales Bialiatski went on trial in Minsk on Thursday in what supporters see as a bid to clamp down on Viasna, Belarus's top rights group which he founded.

Belarus says it downed Ukraine air defence missile

Published: 12/29/2022 in BBC News - World

Belarus summoned the Ukrainian ambassador, after saying it shot down a Ukrainian air defence missile.

Belarus Defence Ministry Says It Downed Ukrainian Missile In Border Region

Published: 12/29/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus' defence ministry said its air defences had downed a Ukrainian S-300 missile in the Brest border region at around 10 a.m. (0700 GMT) on Thursday.

Russian Drones Hit Kyiv As Vladimir Putin Visits Belarus

Published: 12/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian "kamikaze" drones hit key energy infrastructure in and around Kyiv on Monday and President Vladimir Putin visited Belarus for the first time since 2019, fuelling Ukrainian fears he will...

Ukraine to boost Belarus border defences as Putin meets Lukashenko

Published: 12/19/2022 in BBC News - World

Kyiv fears a fresh Russian assault is on the horizon after President Putin travelled to Minsk.

Putin Says Russia Has "No Interest" In Absorbing Belarus

Published: 12/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday his country has "no interest" in absorbing Belarus, Moscow's main ally that heavily depends on it for cheap oil and loans.

Ukraine war: Overnight strikes hit Kyiv as Putin visits Belarus

Published: 12/19/2022 in BBC News - World

The unusual night attack causes blackouts across the city, but no one is killed, Kyiv officials say.

Russia's Putin And Belarus' Lukashenko To Hold Talks On Monday

Published: 12/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Belarus on Monday for talks with his counterpart and ally Alexander Lukashenko.

Maria Kolesnikova: Jailed Belarus opposition figure in intensive care - allies

Published: 11/29/2022 in BBC News - World

Maria Kolesnikova is in a serious but stable condition in hospital, her allies say.

Ukraine war: Russia troop deployment to Belarus prompts speculation

Published: 10/25/2022 in BBC News - World

Russia is sending thousands more troops to Belarus. Is the country going to join the war in Ukraine?

Nearly 9,000 Russian Troops To Be Hosted In Belarus 'To Protect Borders'

Published: 10/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The defence ministry in Minsk on Sunday said just under 9,000 Russian troops would be stationed in Belarus as part of a "regional grouping" of forces to protect its borders.

First Russian Soldiers Arrive In Belarus For New Joint Force

Published: 10/15/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The first Russian soldiers to take part in a new joint force with Belarusian troops have arrived in Belarus, Minsk's defence ministry said on Saturday.

Belarus Warns Ukraine Not To Push "Nuclear-Armed Russia" To A Corner

Published: 10/14/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned Ukraine and the West on Friday not to force his ally Russia into a corner, saying Moscow had nuclear weapons for a reason.

Amnesty accuses Latvia of abusing migrants on Belarus border

Published: 10/12/2022 in BBC News - World

Amnesty International accuses Latvian authorities of violence and even torture against migrants.

Russian Ally Belarus Begins Military Inspection For "Combat Readiness"

Published: 10/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian ally Belarus, which has let Moscow's army launch attacks on Ukraine from its territory, said on Tuesday it was beginning a military inspection to ensure "combat readiness".

"Purely Defensive": Belarus On Deploying Troops Alongside Russian Forces

Published: 10/11/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Minsk said Tuesday that a contingent of Belarusian troops deploying alongside Russian forces was a "purely defensive" grouping whose aim was to defend the borders of the ex-Soviet republic closely...

Belarus, Russia To Form Joint Military Group

Published: 10/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said Belarus and Russia will deploy a joint military task force in response to what he called an aggravation of tension on the country's western borders

Belarus, Ukraine, Russia activists win Nobel Peace Prize

Published: 10/07/2022 in BBC News - World

The peace prize goes to Ales Bialiatsky, Russia's Memorial and the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties.

Belarus Says Alfred Nobel "Turning In His Grave" After Activist's Award

Published: 10/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus on Friday denounced the Nobel Committee for handing its prestigious peace prize to imprisoned activist Ales Bialiatski, saying its founder Alfred Nobel was "turning in his grave."

Nobel Peace For Belarus Rights Advocate, Russian And Ukrainian Groups

Published: 10/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to rights advocate Ales Bialiatski, Russian rights organisation, and Ukrainian rights organisation

Russia, Myanmar, Belarus Not Invited For Queen's Funeral: Report

Published: 09/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain has not invited representatives from Russia, Belarus and Myanmar to attend Queen Elizabeth's state funeral due to be held next Monday.

Ukraine War Must End To Prevent Nuclear 'Abyss': Belarus President

Published: 07/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that the West, Ukraine and Russia must all agree to halt the conflict in Ukraine to avoid the "abyss of nuclear war".

"Unlawful": UN Agency On Belarus Diverting Ryanair Plane

Published: 07/19/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The United Nations agency in charge of investigating the diversion of a Ryanair flight by Belarus last year announced Tuesday it has completed its review, once again pointing the finger at the...

Sofia Sapega: Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student appeals for pardon

Published: 06/27/2022 in BBC News - World

Sofia Sapega's plea comes a year after she was detained by the KGB on a diverted flight in Minsk.

Belarus Critic's Girlfriend Asks President Alexander Lukashenko For Pardon

Published: 06/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The Russian girlfriend of a Belarusian dissident sentenced to six years in prison has asked strongman Alexander Lukashenko for a pardon, state media said on Monday.

Russia promises Belarus Iskander-M nuclear-capable missiles

Published: 06/25/2022 in BBC News - World

The Iskander-M systems can carry both conventional and nuclear warheads, with a range of up to 500 km.

Ukraine Reports Massive Attack From Belarus

Published: 06/25/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Ukraine said it came under "massive bombardment" Saturday from neighbouring Belarus, a Russian ally not officially involved in the conflict, the day after announcing a retreat from the strategic city...

Belarus Critic's Girlfriend Jailed For 6 Years: Rights Group

Published: 05/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The Russian girlfriend of a Belarusian dissident arrested with him when their plane was forced to land in Minsk was on Friday sentenced to six years in prison, a rights group said.

Belarus Ryanair plane arrest student Sofia Sapega jailed for six years

Published: 05/06/2022 in BBC News - World

The verdict on Sofia Sapega comes a year after she was forcibly removed from a diverted Ryanair flight.

Russia-Ally Belarus Launches "Surprise" Military Manoeuvres

Published: 05/04/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus, a Moscow ally that shares a border with Ukraine, launched "surprise" military manoeuvres on Wednesday, to test the reactive capacity of its army, its defense ministry said.

War in Ukraine: The village with Russia and Belarus on its doorstep

Published: 04/26/2022 in BBC News - World

Yogita Limaye visits a Ukrainian village on the border of Russia and Belarus that has been torn apart by war.

Boston Marathon bans runners from Russia, Belarus weeks before race

Published: 04/07/2022 in National

The Boston Athletic Association joins several international sports groups that have barred Russian and Belarusian athletes in the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus reopens sales of potash; extent of Western sanctions on Russian fertilizers not clear

Published: 04/06/2022 in MercoPress

According to RIA,  the Belarus government will grant potash export licenses to Belaruskali and Belarus Potash Co (BPC) as of April 6th. Belarus announced that it is authorizing licenses for the export of potash beginning this month, according to the official news agency RIA. Russia's close ally is the world’s third-largest producer of potash, widely used in soy production. Belaruskali, a local state-owned company, is among the world’s leading companies in the field.

Australia Sanctions Belarus President, Russian Individuals Over Ukraine

Published: 03/24/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Australia on Friday placed sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and members of his family, and 22 Russian individuals, who it called "propagandists and disinformation operatives."

Evan Neumann: US Capitol riot suspect gets asylum in Belarus

Published: 03/22/2022 in BBC News - World

Evan Neumann fled to Europe after being charged in connection with the 6 January riot.

UK Suspends All Exchange Of Tax information With Russia, Belarus

Published: 03/17/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain said Thursday it is suspending accords on sharing tax information with Russia, the latest in a series of sanctions aiming to squeeze Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.

Belarus Says Resisting Attempts To Drag It Into Ukraine Conflict

Published: 03/15/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that Belarus had intercepted a missile fired at it two days ago from Ukraine, but that it would resist what he called attempts to draw it into the...

Third Round Of Talks Between Russia And Ukraine Today In Belarus: Kyiv

Published: 03/07/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The third round of talks between delegations from Russia and Ukraine will take place at 1400 GMT on Monday in Belarus, a Ukrainian negotiator said in a tweet.

American Express Exits Russia, Belarus Over "Unjustified" Ukraine Attack

Published: 03/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

US credit card and payments giant American Express said Sunday it is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus over Moscow's "unjustified" attack on Ukraine, the latest financial services blow...

Airbnb Suspends All Operations In Russia, Belarus Amid Ukraine Invasion

Published: 03/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Home rental company Airbnb Inc is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky said in a tweet on Thursday.

IKEA Suspends Russia, Belarus Operations Amid Ukraine Crisis

Published: 03/03/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Thursday it would suspend its activities in Russia and Belarus, affecting nearly 15,000 employees, 17 stores and three production sites, in response to the war in...

Ukraine Crisis: World Bank Stops All Its Projects In Russia, Belarus

Published: 03/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The World Bank on Wednesday announced it was halting all of its ongoing projects in Russia and Belarus in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

Winter Paralympics 2022: Russia and Belarus athletes classed as neutral after Ukraine invasion

Published: 03/02/2022 in BBC News - World

Athletes from Russia and Belarus will compete as neutrals at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing.

Moldova Next Target? Belarus President's Battle Map Pic Raises Questions

Published: 03/02/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko is seen standing in front of a map, which shows Ukraine divided into four sections

Belarus President Orders More Troops To Ukraine Border

Published: 03/01/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday he had ordered more troops to the south of the country, by the border with Ukraine, the Belta news agency reported.

Ukraine-Russia Talks Begin At Belarus Border On Day 5 Of War

Published: 02/28/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials began on the Belarusian border on Monday, Moscow said, as Russia's diplomatic and economic isolation deepens four days after invading Ukraine, the biggest...

Russia, Ukraine delegations to meet in Belarus

Published: 02/28/2022 in MercoPress

While talks are held, Russia’s nuclear forces are on standby Talks between Ukrainian and Russian officials are scheduled to start Monday at a venue on the Belarusian border, it was announced Sunday.

Belarus Votes To Go Nuclear Amid Ally Russia's Attack On Ukraine

Published: 02/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus held a referendum on Sunday to adopt a new constitution that would ditch its non-nuclear status at a time when the country has become a launchpad for Russian troops invading Ukraine and...

Ukraine Agrees To Russia Talks At Belarus Border

Published: 02/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Ukraine on Sunday said it would hold talks with Russia at its border with Belarus -- near the Chernobyl exclusion zone -- after a phone call between President Volodymyr Zelensky and Belarusian leader...

Ukraine Says Ready For Talks With Russia, But Not In Belarus

Published: 02/27/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejected a Russian offer of talks in Belarus on Sunday, saying Minsk itself was complicit in the Russian invasion, but leaving the door open to negotiations in...

Putin Ready To Send Delegation To Belarus Capital For Ukraine Talks

Published: 02/25/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The Kremlin on Friday said President Vladimir Putin is ready to send a delegation to Belarus's capital Minsk for talks with Ukraine, as Russian forces approach Kyiv on the second day of Moscow's...

Belarus Army "Not Taking Part" In Ukraine Invasion: President

Published: 02/24/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus's leader Alexander Lukashenko said Thursday that his military is not taking part in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, as Kyiv said Moscow's troops were entering the country from Belarusian...

Sanctions impact on Belarus potash fertilizer and global food production

Published: 02/22/2022 in MercoPress

Potash (potassium chloride, KCl) is an excellent source of soluble potassium, one of the three primary plant macronutrients along with nitrogen and phosphorus. Some of the first consequences of the Ukraine conflict? Belarus, a close ally of Russia's Vladimir Putin, has announced that the Belarus Potash Corporation, BPC, will no longer abide by some contracts following sanctions imposed by the United States and other countries.

Ukraine crisis: Russia keeps troops in Belarus amid Ukraine fears

Published: 02/20/2022 in BBC News - World

The decision fuels renewed fears that Russia plans to invade Ukraine, despite denials from Moscow.

"Not A Single (Russian) Soldier Will Stay After Drills", Belarus Asserts

Published: 02/16/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus's foreign minister Vladimir Makei said Wednesday that "not a single" Russian soldier will remain in the country after the massive joint manoeuvres by Minsk and Moscow on Ukraine's border end.

Ukraine tensions: Russia to begin military drills with Belarus

Published: 02/09/2022 in BBC News - World

The US has called the 10-day drills an "escalatory" action amid tensions over Ukraine.

Don't Help Russia Invade Ukraine: US' Tough Warning To Belarus

Published: 01/25/2022 in NDTV News - World-news

The United States on Tuesday warned Belarus that its authoritarian government will also face reprisals if it assists ally Russia in invading neighboring Ukraine.

US charges four Belarus officials with aircraft piracy over flight diversion

Published: 01/20/2022 in BBC News - World

Prosecutors say the men reported a fake bomb threat to detain an opposition journalist in Minsk.

Venezuela, Belarus strengthen bilateral ties

Published: 12/16/2021 in MercoPress

“Despite the great distance that separates us, we have enormous economic and political coincidences with Belarus,” Adán Chávez said The Governments of Venezuela and Belarus agreed Wednesday to set up in Caracas the VIII High-Level Joint Committee between the two countries to foster trade agreements and bilateral ties, it was reported.

Belarus: Opposition leader Tikhanovsky jailed for 18 years over protests

Published: 12/14/2021 in BBC News - World

Sergei Tikhanovsky, a former presidential candidate, is convicted after a trial condemned as a sham.

The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Published: 11/27/2021 in BBC News - World

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq.

Belarus Says "Need No Confrontation" With Poland, Urges EU To Take Migrants

Published: 11/22/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday Belarus seeks no confrontation with Poland but wants the European Union to take in 2,000 of the migrants stranded on its border, and he added that if the...

Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

Published: 11/19/2021 in BBC News - World

In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland.

Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We helped migrants cross into EU

Published: 11/19/2021 in BBC News - World

In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko denies inviting migrants but accepts they were helped.

Hundreds Of Migrants Arrive Back In Iraq On Flight From Belarus

Published: 11/18/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Hundreds of Iraqis who failed to enter the EU from Belarus returned home Thursday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that Belarus's attempt to "weaponise migration" had to stop.

Poland border crisis: Belarus moves migrants stranded in camp

Published: 11/17/2021 in BBC News - World

About 1,000 migrants are offered shelter from the cold after camping at the Belarus-Poland border.

Desperate Man Searches For Daughter Trapped At Belarus Border For 25 Days

Published: 11/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Anguished relatives of migrants trapped in the forest along the Poland-Belarus border are arriving in Polish border towns in the hope of helping their loved ones escape as violence from border guards...

Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Published: 11/16/2021 in BBC News - World

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence.

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

Published: 11/15/2021 in BBC News - World

As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests.

Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

Published: 11/15/2021 in BBC News - World

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border.

Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Published: 11/13/2021 in BBC News - World

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland.

Belarus border: Scrambling for facts in Europe's new crisis

Published: 11/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Journalists and aid workers are kept away from the bleak spectacle of migrants on the Polish border.

Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis

Published: 11/12/2021 in BBC News - World

Turkey has stopped all citizens from Iraq, Syria and Yemen from flying from Turkey to Belarus.

Migrant Crisis: Turkey Bans Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis On Flights To Belarus

Published: 11/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Turkey banned Syrian, Yemeni and Iraqi citizens from flights to Belarus' capital Minsk on Friday, potentially closing off one of the routes used by migrants that the EU says have been flown in by...

Belarus threatens to choke off EU gas supply over border dispute

Published: 11/12/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Belarus has threatened to cut off its transit of gas supply to Europe if the EU imposes sanctions over a migrant crisis at its western border.

Belarus accused of orchestrating border crisis with Poland

Published: 11/11/2021 in BBC News - World

EU nations, the US and UK say Belarus is putting migrants' lives in danger for political purposes.

Belarus threatens EU gas as bloc considers sanctions

Published: 11/11/2021 in BBC News - World

The EU is reportedly preparing fresh sanctions over an escalating migrant crisis at Belarus's border.

Belarus migrants: What routes do they use to reach Minsk?

Published: 11/10/2021 in BBC News - World

The migrant crisis along the EU's borders is the result of increasing numbers arriving in Belarus by air.

Belarus accused of state terrorism over migrant crisis

Published: 11/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Poland's prime minister says Belarus is flying in migrants and sending them to the border.

Belarus migrants: Poland faces fresh border breaches

Published: 11/10/2021 in BBC News - World

The defence minister say many attempts were made to cross but 15,000 soldiers are now stationed there.

Belarus migrants: Poland PM blames Russia's Putin for migrant crisis

Published: 11/09/2021 in BBC News - World

Thousands of migrants are at the Belarus-Poland border, camping in cold and dangerous conditions.

Belarus migrants: Poland fears armed border escalation

Published: 11/09/2021 in BBC News - World

It comes after hundreds of migrants tried to cut a barbed-wire fence and enter Poland illegally.

Poland fears major breach by migrants on Belarus border

Published: 11/08/2021 in BBC News - World

Thousands of troops patrol the border, where migrants have tried to enter Poland from Belarus.

Man Wanted For Attack On US Capitol Seeks Asylum In Belarus: Report

Published: 11/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus state television says an American charged in the US Capitol riot investigation illegally crossed into the tightly controlled ex-Soviet country and is seeking asylum.

Poland to build Belarus border wall to block migrant influx

Published: 10/29/2021 in BBC News - World

The wall to curb a wave of migrants entering from Belarus has been approved by Poland's parliament.

How Belarus is helping ‘tourists’ break into the EU

Published: 10/21/2021 in BBC News - World

Belarus is accused of taking revenge for EU sanctions by offering migrants tourist visas, and helping them across its border.

Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him

Published: 10/17/2021 in BBC News - World

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term.

Belarus Expels French Ambassador, Embassy Cites No Reason For Move

Published: 10/17/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

France's ambassador to Belarus has left the country after the authorities in Minsk demanded he leave by Monday, the embassy said.

Maria Kolesnikova: No regrets for Belarus activist jailed for coup plot

Published: 09/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Maria Kolesnikova calls the case against her "absurd" in her first interview since her conviction.

Belarus accused of 'weaponizing' migrants at the EU’s border: Here’s what you need to know

Published: 09/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Lithuania, Latvia and Poland have accused Belarus of flying in migrants from the Middle East to then send across their borders.

Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced To 11 Years In Prison

Published: 09/06/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A court in Belarus sentenced one of the country's most prominent opposition figures, Maria Kolesnikova, to 11 years in prison on Monday after she led unprecedented protests against President Alexander...

Belarus jail terms for opposition figures Kolesnikova and Znak

Published: 09/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Maria Kolesnikova receives 11 years in jail and Maxim Znak 10 on charges of trying to seize power.

Poland to build Belarus border fence after migrant influx

Published: 08/23/2021 in BBC News - World

Poland and its EU allies have accused Belarus of weaponising migrants in response to sanctions.

Lithuania says Belarus officers illegally pushed migrants over border

Published: 08/18/2021 in BBC News - World

Video shows 12 Belarusian officers in riot gear as migrants scramble towards Lithuanian territory.

Lithuania to build fence on Belarus border to stop migrants

Published: 08/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Tensions are running high with Belarus after a surge of non-EU migrants into Lithuania.

Lithuania blames Belarus for migrant crisis

Published: 08/10/2021 in BBC News - World

Over 4,000 people are reported to have crossed in Lithuania in recent months.

Shishov case: Belarus leader Lukashenko denies link to dissident's death

Published: 08/09/2021 in BBC News - World

Alexander Lukashenko insists he had nothing to do with a suspicious hanging in Ukraine last week.

Belarus crackdown fails to crush opposition spirit

Published: 08/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Beaten up, jailed, forced into exile - protesters are still battling against President Lukashenko.

Vitaly Shishov: Belarus activist feared for life before he died

Published: 08/06/2021 in BBC News - World

The girlfriend of a Belarusian activist who died in Ukraine says he would never have killed himself.

Olympics expels Belarus coaches over athlete removal

Published: 08/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Ms Timanovskaya said she was forced to leave Tokyo after she complained about her coaches online.

Belarus Olympian Timanovskaya says grandmother warned her not to come home

Published: 08/05/2021 in BBC News - World

Krystina Timanovskaya says she fled after being warned it was not safe to fly home from the Olympics.

"Happy To Be In Safety": Belarus Olympic Athlete In Poland After Row

Published: 08/05/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya said she was "happy to be in safety" in Warsaw on Thursday a day after arriving in Poland, where she took take refuge after saying she feared for...

Belarus Olympic Athlete Stops Over In Vienna Before Poland Refuge

Published: 08/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya arrived in Austria on Wednesday en route to Poland, where she is expected to take refuge after saying she feared for her life if forced to return...

Belarus protests: Trial of opposition figures begins

Published: 08/04/2021 in BBC News - World

Protest organiser Maria Kolesnikova has been charged with threatening national security.

Belarus Olympic Athlete To Head To Warsaw After Vienna Stopover: Austria

Published: 08/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya was expected to land in Vienna shortly on a flight from Tokyo and then head to Poland on a humanitarian visa, the Austrian government said Wednesday.

Belarus Athlete Leaves Japan On Vienna-Bound Flight

Published: 08/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian Olympic athlete Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left Japan on a Vienna-bound flight Wednesday and was expected to head for Poland, where she has been offered a humanitarian visa.

Belarus sprinter Krystina Timanovskaya to leave Tokyo for Poland

Published: 08/03/2021 in BBC News - World

Krystina Timanovskaya took refuge in the Polish embassy after refusing to board a flight to Belarus.

Vitaly Shishov: Belarus dissidents who disappeared and died

Published: 08/03/2021 in BBC News - World

For years opponents of Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko have been hounded - sometimes fatally.

Can't Be Tolerated: US On Belarus's Attempt To Force Olympian To Return

Published: 08/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken blasted Belarus' attempt to send home a sprinter from the Tokyo Olympics against her wishes as intolerable "transnational repression".

IOC launches investigation into Belarus sprinter case

Published: 08/02/2021 in BBC News - World

Olympian Krystina Timanovskaya says she was almost forced on a plane home after criticising coaches.

Belarus Athlete At Tokyo Granted Polish Visa After Refusing To Go Home

Published: 08/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A Belarusian athlete who took refuge in the Polish embassy in Tokyo on Monday, a day after refusing her team's orders to board a flight home from the Olympic Games, has been granted a humanitarian...

Belarus Olympic Athlete "Likely To Go" To Poland, Says Husband: Report

Published: 08/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, a Belarusian Olympic athlete who claimed her team tried to force her to leave Japan, will likely travel to Poland, her husband told AFP on Monday, adding he himself had left...

Belarus Olympian Refuses "Forced" Flight Home. Tokyo Says "Safe" Here

Published: 08/02/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A Belarusian athlete who refused to board a flight after she said she was taken to the airport by her team against her wishes was "safe and secure" in Tokyo, the International Olympic Committee said...

Belarus Olympian safe in Tokyo hotel after refusing 'forced' flight home

Published: 08/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Krystsina Tsimanouskay alleges she was almost forced onto a plane home after criticising her coaches.

Belarus Olympics: Krystsina Tsimanouskaya refusing to fly home

Published: 08/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Krystsina Tsimanouskaya tells Reuters she will not go to Belarus after she is taken to Tokyo airport.

Lithuania votes to curb influx of migrants from Belarus

Published: 07/13/2021 in BBC News - World

The strict legislation allows the mass detention of migrants, as hundreds arrive from Belarus.

Lithuania plans barrier on Belarus border to stem migrant flow

Published: 07/07/2021 in BBC News - World

More than 1,000 migrants have been held after crossing the border since 1 June, officials say.

Babaryko case: Belarus jails top Lukashenko critic for 14 years

Published: 07/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Viktor Babaryko was banned from running against the president last year and detained.

Belarus closes border to Ukraine over coup claim

Published: 07/02/2021 in BBC News - World

President Alexander Lukashenko claims he has uncovered a foreign plot to overthrow his regime.

Roman Protasevich: Belarus jet drama dissident moved to house arrest

Published: 06/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Opposition journalist Roman Protasevich was seized from a Ryanair plane along with his girlfriend.

Belarus Moves Russian Woman Arrested Off Plane To House Arrest: Report

Published: 06/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus has moved Russian citizen Sofia Sapega, who was arrested with her journalist boyfriend Roman Protasevich on May 23 after the grounding of a Ryanair plane in Minsk, from a detention facility to...

Belarus opposition head Tikhanovskaya condemns 'sham trial' of husband

Published: 06/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Opposition head Svetlana Tikhanovskaya calls the trial of her husband and five others act of "revenge".

Biden administration slaps sanctions on Belarus after flight diversion

Published: 06/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

The extraordinary diversion of a commercial airliner was described by some European Union leaders as a "hijacking."

UK Joins US, Canada In New Sanctions On Belarus Over Journalist's Arrest

Published: 06/21/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Britain on Monday said it had joined the United States, Canada and the European Union in imposing fresh sanctions on Belarus after the detention of an opposition journalist.

Belarus plane: Ryanair boss says pilot had no choice but to land in Minsk

Published: 06/15/2021 in BBC News - World

Michael O'Leary says the crew was warned that a bomb would explode if the plane stayed on course.

Belarus parades detained journalist Protasevich at media event

Published: 06/14/2021 in BBC News - World

Roman Protasevich, who was taken off a Ryanair flight, is made to appear at an official briefing.

Belarus plane: Sofia Sapega 'not giving in' after arrest

Published: 06/09/2021 in BBC News - World

In the first letters to her family since her arrest, Sofia Sapega says she is "holding up" in prison.

Roman Protasevich arrest: EU bans Belarus jets from its airspace

Published: 06/04/2021 in BBC News - World

The move follows Belarus's grounding of a Ryanair flight to arrest a dissident journalist.

Jailed Activist Interview "Disgrace" For Belarus Government, Says Germany

Published: 06/04/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Germany on Friday condemned as a "disgrace" for the Belarus government an interview shown on state television with a journalist arrested after his plane was forced to land in Minsk.

Belarus TV Broadcasts Tearful Interview With Jailed Activist

Published: 06/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian journalist Roman Protasevich, who was arrested after his plane was forced to land in Minsk, appeared on state television Thursday in a tearful interview that family and campaigners say was...

Belarus Activist Stabs Himself In Neck In Court: Rights Group

Published: 06/01/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A Belarusian political activist stabbed himself in the neck on the first day of his trial Tuesday and was rushed to hospital, a rights group said.

Belarus activist 'stabs his neck' in court

Published: 06/01/2021 in BBC News - World

Stepan Latypov is shown collapsed in a courtroom in Minsk in footage that has emerged.

Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

Published: 05/31/2021 in BBC News - World

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests.

"Please Help Us Free Roman Protasevich": Parents Of Belarus Critic

Published: 05/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Hundreds of people in Warsaw on Saturday rallied in support of the Belarusian opposition, days after the regime in Minsk diverted a European passenger plane and arrested a dissident journalist...

Belarus: Hundreds join global solidarity protests

Published: 05/29/2021 in BBC News - World

Crowds call for the release of an activist who was arrested when his flight was grounded in Minsk.

US Targets Belarus With Sanctions Over Forced Diversion Of Plane

Published: 05/29/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The United States on Friday announced punitive measures against Belarus targeting the regime of strongman President Alexander Lukashenko, who met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin amid a global...

Belarus plane diversion: Putin plays down crisis at talks with Lukashenko

Published: 05/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Russia's president dismisses outrage over Belarus's diversion of a jet to arrest a dissident journalist.

Belarus plane: Russia accuses EU of risking passenger safety

Published: 05/28/2021 in BBC News - World

Russia condemns a decision to avoid Belarusian airspace over the arrest of a dissident journalist.

Air France Flight To Moscow Cancelled After Russia Opposes Belarus Diversion

Published: 05/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Air France cancelled another flight from Paris to Moscow on Friday after Russia rejected a flight plan that would have skipped Belarusian airspace, the airline said.

Ban on flights to, from and through Belarus change map of Europe's commercial aviation

Published: 05/28/2021 in MercoPress

Sanctions against President Lukashenko further isolate Belarus' flag carrier Belavia. Photo: TASS The Russian government Thursday banned at least two European flights from landing in Moscow because they intended to avoid Belarusian airspace as per the European Union's advise, it was reported.

Russia's Putin, Belarus' President To Meet After Plane Diversion Incident

Published: 05/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarus strongman Alexander Lukashenko will meet Friday after the UN civil aviation agency announced it will investigate the diversion of a passenger plane and the...

Belarus: Russia blocks some flights for avoiding its ally

Published: 05/27/2021 in BBC News - World

Air France and Austrian Airlines Moscow routes are stopped as Russia rejects their new flight plans.

Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman

Published: 05/27/2021 in BBC News - World

The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC.

UN's Top Aviation Body To Meet Today Over Belarus Plane Diversion

Published: 05/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The UN civil aviation agency will hold an urgent meeting Thursday to discuss Belarus after Western powers on the UN Security Council called for the body to investigate Minsk's diversion of a European...

Belarus plane: Lukashenko hits back at condemnation of journalist's arrest

Published: 05/26/2021 in BBC News - World

As Western pressure grows, Alexander Lukashenko says his country's critics are "strangling" Belarus.

Fear and violence in the jails of Belarus

Published: 05/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Hundreds of people described as "political prisoners" are held, including journalists and protesters.

"Attacks" On Belarus Have Crossed "Red Lines": President

Published: 05/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Wednesday that "attacks" on the country have crossed "red lines" after the diversion of a Ryanair flight over Belarusian airspace sparked a global...

Belarus leader accuses ill-wishers of crossing 'red lines' and waging a 'hybrid war'

Published: 05/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday launched a tirade against what he described as "ill-wishers" who were trying to "strangle" his country.

Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives

Published: 05/26/2021 in BBC News - World

Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats.

Belarus plane arrest - is it a first?

Published: 05/25/2021 in BBC News - World

We take a look back at previous incidents where planes may have been intercepted and forced to land.

Families in anguish over pair held in Belarus

Published: 05/25/2021 in BBC News - World

Roman Protasevich and his girlfriend Sofia Sapega were detained after a plane was diverted to Minsk.

"Code Is Red": Transcript Of Controller During Belarus Mid-Air Bomb Scare

Published: 05/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

A Ryanair pilot who landed his plane in Belarus on Sunday repeatedly questioned information about an alleged bomb threat, before ultimately agreeing to land in Minsk, according to a transcript...

Belarus Activist's Girlfriend Being Held On Suspicion Of "Crimes": Russia

Published: 05/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The Russian girlfriend of a Belarusian dissident arrested with him when their plane was diverted to Minsk is being held on suspicion of crimes at the time of protests last year, Moscow said Tuesday.

"You Have Bomb On Board," Belarus Told Pilot Of Diverted Ryanair Plane

Published: 05/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus air traffic control told a Vilnius-bound Ryanair flight there was a bomb on board and suggested it divert to Minsk, according to a transcript released by the transport ministry Tuesday.

Father Of Arrested Belarus Blogger Says Son "Physically Harmed"

Published: 05/25/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The father of arrested Belarusian opposition blogger Roman Protasevich said Tuesday it was clear his son had been harmed from a video of him "confessing" to charges of organising protests.

Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest

Published: 05/25/2021 in BBC News - World

EU leaders promise more sanctions after a dissident journalist was arrested on a diverted flight.

EU hits back at Belarus for hijacking of Ryanair flight

Published: 05/25/2021 in MercoPress

Belarus' flag carrier Belavia has been banned from operating at EU airports. The European Union seems determined not to let Sunday's incident at Minsk airport go by and is pressing for harsh sanctions against the regime of Belarussian leader Aleksander Lukashenko, starting with a ban on all Belarussian aircraft to fly through EU skies.

Russia's power over Belarus is in the spotlight after plane 'hijacking' incident

Published: 05/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Russia has been steadily increasing its power and influence over its neighbor Belarus.

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Published: 05/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held.

"Outrageous": Joe Biden Condemns Belarus Forced Plane Landing

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

US President Joe Biden slammed Belarus on Monday for the "outrageous" act of forcing a flight from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk where a dissident journalist onboard was arrested.

Belarus plane: What happens with a military jet interception?

Published: 05/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Simon Browning looks at standard aviation protocols after a "major diplomatic incident" on Sunday.

European Union Cuts Air Links With Belarus Over Forced Plane Landing

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

EU leaders agreed to cut air links with Belarus on Monday, as leader Alexander Lukashenko's regime paraded a dissident journalist arrested after his flight was forced to land in Minsk.

Belarus journalist's family fear torture after plane arrest

Published: 05/24/2021 in BBC News - World

The father of an activist who was detained after his flight was diverted tells the BBC he is "really afraid".

UN Chief Backs "Independent Investigation" Into Belarus Forced Landing

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday backed calls for an independent investigation after Belarus forced down a commercial airliner so it could arrest an opposition activist.

Belarus journalist's father: We're afraid Roman will be tortured

Published: 05/24/2021 in BBC News - World

The father of Roman Protasevich fears for his son after he was seized from a plane by Belarus.

Belarus faces sanctions over 'state piracy' as some airlines to avoid its air space

Published: 05/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Several airlines said on Monday they would avoid Belarusian air space after it sent a warplane to intercept a Ryanair jetliner to arrest a dissident journalist.

"Reasonable Approach": Russia Defends Belarus Over Flight Diversion

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday defended a decision by Belarusian authorities to divert a Ryanair passenger flight carrying an opposition activist who was arrested.

Europe Threatens To Limit Belarus Air Traffic After Plane Forced To Land

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

European leaders threatened to limit international air traffic over Belarus and possibly target its ground transport as well, after a Ryanair plane was forced to land in an incident denounced by...

Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board

Published: 05/24/2021 in BBC News - World

Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat.

Ryanair CEO says Belarus plane grounding was 'state-sponsored piracy'

Published: 05/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

"This was a case of state-sponsored hijacking ... state-sponsored piracy," O'Leary told Irish Newstalk radio on Monday.

"Some KGB Agents" Were On Jet: Airline CEO On Belarus Dissident's Arrest

Published: 05/24/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus secret police are believed to have been present when a dissident journalist was detained when his plane was diverted to Minsk, the head of the Irish airline said on Monday.

Belarus forces commercial flight to land so that dissident can be arrested

Published: 05/24/2021 in MercoPress

Belarusian leader Lukashenko was admittedly behind the operation The Government of Belarus Sunday forced a Ryanair Boeing 737 en route from Athens, Greece to Vilnius, Lituania which was flying over their territory to land and make the arrest of 26-year-old dissident journalist Roman Protasevich possible.

Belarus accused of 'hijacking' plane to arrest activist, provoking outrage in the West

Published: 05/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)

Belarus has provoked outrage after it reportedly forced a commercial flight to land and arrested opposition figure Roman Protasevich who was on board.

"It's Piracy": Global Aviation Stunned Over Belarus Flight Diversion

Published: 05/23/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

The United Nations' aviation agency said it was "strongly concerned" by the apparent forced landing of a Ryanair jetliner in Belarus.

Belarus Sends Fighter Jet To Force Land Passenger Plane, Arrests Blogger

Published: 05/23/2021 in NDTV News - World-news

European Union leaders will discuss toughening their sanctions regime against Belarus on Monday at their planned summit, after Minsk diverted a passenger flight and arrested an opposition activist.

Belarus 'diverts Ryanair flight to arrest journalist', says opposition

Published: 05/23/2021 in BBC News - World

A flight from Greece to Lithuania lands in Minsk, reportedly because of a bomb scare.

Belarus raids top news site in widening crackdown

Published: 05/18/2021 in BBC News - World

Major independent site Tut.by goes offline and its editor's home is raided.

Why wearing the wrong socks is risky in Belarus

Published: 05/06/2021 in BBC News - World

Socks and a TV box coloured red and white are treated as opposition protests in Belarus.

Belarus banned from Eurovision over song lyrics

Published: 03/26/2021 in BBC News - World

The country has been disqualified for twice fielding songs deemed to have broken competition rules.

UK back at Human Rights Council with a long list of targets, China, Russia, Belarus and Myanmar

Published: 02/22/2021 in MercoPress

On China, Mr Raab will refer to reports of abuses in Xinjiang, including torture, forced labor and forced sterilization of women Britain this Monday will call for the United Nations to be given "urgent and unfettered" access to Xinjiang to investigate reports of abuses in the Chinese region.

Belarus jails 2 reporters for coverage of anti-government protest

Published: 02/18/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Journalism advocacy group calls for global response to "clear attack on press freedom," as opposition leader lauds reporters' bravery and vows Lukashenko "can't break us."

Belarus jails two TV journalists for filming mass protest

Published: 02/18/2021 in BBC News - World

A judge rules that by live-streaming a protest the Belsat TV journalists incited unrest in Minsk.

Polish mayor honours Belarusian who got bus out of snow

Published: 02/12/2021 in BBC News - World

A Belarusian who came to the rescue of a bus stuck in the snow has won praise and a free travel pass.

Belarus strongman crows that he's "survived" a foreign "blitzkrieg"

Published: 02/11/2021 in World - CBSNews.com

Alexander Lukashenko is making it clear that huge protests in the autumn, the biggest challenge yet to his decades-long rule, didn't dent his authority.

After Russia, Belarus Starts Covid Vaccination With Sputnik V

Published: 12/29/2020 in NDTV News - World-news

Belarus on Tuesday began a vaccination drive against coronavirus using the Sputnik V jab, becoming the first country outside Russia to use the vaccine developed by Moscow.