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Articles with tag "Belarus"

Lukashenko Accuses U.S. of Trying to Divide Russia and China

“It seems to me they are trying to pit the Russians against the Chinese. The Russians must not allow that,” the Belarusian leader said.

Nobel Laureates Urge Trump, EU to Secure Release of Belarusian Political Prisoners

The appeal came days after the United States carried out a “special operation” to secure the release of two Belarusians and an unidentified U.S. citizen...
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American Among 3 Detainees Freed by Belarus, White House Says

U.S. officials said Wednesday they had secured the release of three "hostages" who had been detained in Belarus, including an American citizen, in a diplomatic...
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Deadly Chips: How a Belarusian State Firm Bypasses Sanctions and Helps Russia Prolong Its War

The Belarusian company Integral is producing microchips needed to build rockets using Western equipment, components and raw materials, an investigation...
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Putin, Xi Hail Lukashenko’s Victory Amid Western Condemnation

Vladimir Putin said Sunday’s election showed Lukashenko had the “undoubted” backing of the people. 
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Lukashenko Extends 30-Year Rule in Election Decried by Exiled Opposition

The long-time ruler and former collective farm boss appeared to have won 87.6% of Sunday’s vote, according to an official exit poll.
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Polls Open in Belarus With Lukashenko Set to Extend 30-Year Rule

All of President Alexander Lukashenko’s political opponents are either in prison or in exile.
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Belarus’ Lukashenko Is a Shoo-In for His Seventh Election as President

The former collective farm manager has learned his lesson from the 2020 election and is expected to stand unopposed apart from a few handpicked strawmen...
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How Belarus Supported Assad – While Helping the Pentagon Arm His Opponents

Bulgaria acted as an intermediary in the supply of anti-tank missile systems between Belarus and the U.S.
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Putin Orders Signing of Russia-Belarus Security Deal

The decree comes just before the 25th anniversary of the founding of the “Union State” between Russia and Belarus.
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Belarusian Political Prisoner Kalesnikava Appears in Photo After 21 Months Without Contact

Kalesnikava, who led huge protests against President Alexander Lukashenko in 2020, had not been heard from since February 2023.
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Belarusian Leader Praises Trump, Says U.S. ’Not Ready’ for Female President

“America was ready to elect a Black president, but America is not ready to elect a woman,” Alexander Lukashenko said at a woodchopping event.
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Lukashenko Says Belarus Ready to Join BRICS

“We fully share the BRICS philosophy. Belarus is coming to you with specific ideas and projects,” Alexander Lukashenko said at the bloc’s annual...
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Belarus to Hold Next Presidential Election on Jan. 26

Widespread fraud was reported during the last presidential election in 2022, triggering weeks of mass protests and a crackdown on dissent.
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Belarusian Military Says Destroyed Drones After Airspace Violation

Unconfirmed reports on social media suggested that Iranian-designed Shahed drones were shot down over the southern Gomel region.
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Kyiv Says Belarus ‘Concentrating’ Troops on Border, Warns Against ‘Unfriendly Actions'

Kyiv accused Belarus of building up equipment and troops on the border, saying it had recorded the presence of Wagner mercenaries.
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Belarus Warns of Ukrainian Border ‘Provocations’ Amid Kursk Offensive

Kyiv previously claimed Minsk was playing up tensions on the border to divert attention from Ukraine’s incursion into Russian territory.
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Lukashenko Says Biden Had ‘Nothing to Do With’ Historic Prisoner Exchange

“Of course, someone like the U.S. President will boost his authority with this, even though he had nothing to do with it,” the Belarusian leader claimed...
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Belarus Pardons German Man Facing Execution – State Media

Rico Krieger, 30, was shown on Belarusian public television last week, saying "I really hope that President Lukashenko will forgive me and pardon me."
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Belarusian President Lukashenko Meets With Putin at Russian Monastery

Lukashenko’s trip follows moves he has made over the past month that some observers interpret as an effort to ease tensions with the West.
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