Unrest in Belarus opinion 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. opinion 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... 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. 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 Rights Abuses Under Fire at UN A long line of diplomats urged Belarus authorities to halt the crackdown on demonstrators. Lukashenko Warns Belarus Protesters He Will 'Take No Prisoners' Lukashenko ignored the opposition's ultimatum to step down by Sunday, saying he would leave "in your dreams!" Political Consultant Detained in Belarus Returns to U.S. Vitali Shkliarov had been detained in Belarus late July and accused of mobilizing protesters. Macron Ready to Meet Belarus Opposition Leader The French president would be Tikhanovskaya's highest-profile meeting since the election and the protests which she has helped inspire. Secret Lukashenko Inauguration Triggers Fresh Belarus Clashes Footage showed riot police violently dispersing protesters while some demonstrators including women had bloodied faces. Russia Withdraws Security ‘Reserve’ From Belarus Border Russian state television showed what it said were live images of truckloads of the units returning to their areas of deployment. Belarus Opposition Leader Criticizes Putin’s Talks With ‘Usurper’ Lukashenko “All accords signed with the illegitimate Lukashenko will be reconsidered by the new government,” Tikhanovskaya said. Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus Despite Mass Arrests Sunday's protest took place on the eve of crunch talks between strongman Alexander Lukashenko and his main ally, Russia's Vladimir Putin. Detained Belarus Opposition Leader Says She Was Threatened With ‘Dismemberment’ Kolesnikova's account of her abduction and threats came as President Lukashenko urged “stronger” measures against the opposition. Belarus Jails Opposition Figure Kolesnikova as Nobel Winner Intimidated Maria Kolesnikova and Maxim Znak were both detained this week amid a widening crackdown on the opposition. Unknown People Try to Enter Belarus Nobel Laureate Alexievich's Apartment Amid Opposition Arrests Alexievich, the last free leading member of the opposition's Coordination Council still in Belarus, vowed to remain in the country. ‘Don’t Give In to Lies,’ Belarus Opposition Leader Tells Russians “Russian propaganda is trying to distort the events in Belarus,” Tikhanovskaya said in a video address. Belarus Opposition Lawyer Detained by 'Masked Men' Maxim Znak is the latest opposition figure to be detained or forced to leave Belarus in an intensifying crackdown. Belarus Leader Admits to Staying ‘Too Long’ in Power in Russian State TV Interview “I’ve built up Belarus for a quarter-century, I won’t just give it up,” Lukashenko said. View more articles
