The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Belarus leader proposes three-way partnership with Russia and North Korea

Alexander Lukashenko put forward axis plan during summit with Vladimir Putin in Sochi as rumours of arms deal persist

The Guardian - UK · Sep 15, 2023

Putin meets the leader of Belarus, who suggests joining Russia's move to boost ties with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted a meeting with his Belarusian ally, who referred to this week’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and suggested that Minsk could join Moscow’s efforts to revive an old alliance with Pyongyang

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 569 of the invasion

Ukraine claims to have seized the village of Andriivka in Donetsk; Lukashenko says Belarus has been supplying Russia with fuel

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023

Coco Gauff claims US Open title with incredible comeback victory over Aryna Sabalenka

The 19-year-old beat Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-3 6-2 - though the Belarusian will be world No.1 next week

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2023

British American Tobacco to end sales in Russia within a month

London-based company says it has agreed to sell Russian and Belarusian businesses, 18 months after initial decision to withdraw

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7, 2023

Polish director demands apology from justice minister for comparing her film to Nazi propaganda

Film director Agnieszka Holland is demanding an apology from Poland's justice minister after he compared her latest film to Nazi propaganda

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

France's Macron says there 'can be no Russian flag' at Paris Olympics

As questions remain over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, French President Emmanuel Macron has insisted that there is “no place” for Russia at the Games.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 7, 2023

Nato should respond more aggressively to Russia, says Polish general

Rajmund Andrzejczak also said North Korea will not sell weapons to Russia without agreement of China

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2023

Belarus bans citizens from renewing passports abroad, spreading fear among those who fled repression

Belarus’ authoritarian president banned citizens from renewing their passports while staying abroad, which could force those who fled the country amid growing repression to return to maintain their travel documents

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Return of US nuclear weapons to UK would be an escalation, says Russia

Moscow says it would respond with ‘countermeasures’, after US air force budget item hinted at possible move

The Guardian - US · Sep 5, 2023