The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Sabalenka, Djokovic chase rare air at Australian Open

Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka begins her quest for a third consecutive Australian Open women's singles title on Sunday's opening day of play.

AAP · Jan 11, 2025

Belarus Opposition Leader Eyes 'Opportunity' For Change

Exiled Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has told AFP the forthcoming presidential election there will be a "sham" and urged dissidents to prepare for an opportunity to change their country.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025

Zelenskyy Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'

In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me, It's Putin."

Latin Times · Jan 6, 2025

When will Scotland's World Cup qualifying matches take place?

Scotland begin their campaign with an away double header...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Why are Belarus in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play pariah state?

Belarus aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine - so why are they still involved in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play the pariah state?

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Belarusian authorities arrest 7 journalists who worked for an independent newspaper

Belarusian authorities have arrested seven journalists who worked for an independent regional news outlet, the latest move in a sweeping crackdown on dissent and freedom of speech by the country’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Drunk tourist charged with assaulting police

A Belarusian tourist faces charges after attacking police and security guards in Phuket while extremely drunk — and his wife and children are returning home without him.

Bangkok Post · Dec 12, 2024

EU says asylum rights can be suspended for migrants 'weaponized' by Russia and Belarus

The European Union says Poland and other eastern flank countries can suspend asylum rights if they believe that Belarus and Russia are “weaponizing” migrants to destabilize the bloc

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Belarus To Host Russian Nuclear Weapons And Hypersonic Missiles

Belarus hosts Russian tactical nuclear weapons and plans for hypersonic missile deployment under new security treaty with Russia, amid heightened tensions ...

Top News · Dec 10, 2024

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024