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Belarus frees 25 prisoners in exchange for US lifting some sanctions

Since Trump returned to the White House for his second term, Lukashenko has released hundreds of political prisoners in a series of U.S.-mediated deals that also lifted some U.S. sanctions

The Independent UK · Sep 16

Belarusian opposition politician and scientist Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79

The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.

Euronews · Aug 11

Exclusive: Euronews ‘extremist’ label is Lukashenka’s revenge, Tsikhanouskaya said

Exclusive: Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said Belarus’ “extremist” label for Euronews shows the Lukashenka regime is afraid of independent information, and warned that it could put journalists, sources and audiences at risk for seeking or sharing the channel's news.

Euronews · Aug 7

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Tsikhanouskaya: Euronews ban in Belarus turns viewers into targets of repression

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has condemned Minsk’s designation of Euronews as “extremist” media, calling it an attack on both press freedom and the broadcaster’s audience in Belarus.

Euronews · Aug 7

Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews

As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace.

Euronews · Aug 6

Ukraine war: Belarus’s highwire act teeters under Russian pressure

The Belarusian dictator, Alexander Lukashenko, spoke at a ceremony for military graduates and officers on July 6. He predictably mentioned the war in neighbouring Ukraine. “No one is going to send you into this slaughter,” he assured them, “we do not need war; it is tragic that it is going…

The Conversation · Jul 15

Lukashenka apologises to Zelenskyy, calls him 'young and inexperienced'

Belarus leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus poses no threat to Ukraine as he apologised to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his harsh comments in the past, while saying Ukraine’s president was “not a military man”.

Euronews · Jun 16

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Concerns mount that Belarus could be a launchpad for a new Russian offensive in Ukraine

More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine

The Independent UK · May 31

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Russian drone strikes apartment building in Nato member Romania

Two people injured after Russian drone strike sparks fire in 10-storey building

The Independent UK · May 28

Ukraine’s drone commander warns Lukashenka about 500 potential targets in Belarus

Amid rising tensions with Minsk, Ukrainian military commander issued a warning to Aliaksandr Lukashenka and warned him against Belarus' deeper involvement n Russia’s all-out war.

Euronews · May 27

Ukraine-Russia war latest: UK intelligence suggests almost half a million Russian soldiers have died in Putin’s invasion

Volodymyr Zelensky wrote Ukraine relies ‘almost exclusively’ on the US for ballistic missile defences

The Independent UK · May 27

‘Lukashenka will fulfil all orders of Putin,’ Tsikhanouskaya says amid threats from Minsk and Moscow

Amid Kyiv’s warning that Belarus could be dragged deeper into Russia’s war, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy welcomed the Belarusian opposition leader in Kyiv for her first official visit just days after Moscow’s massive attack.

Euronews · May 26

Newsletter: Drone crisis talks in Lithuania as Russia steps up Kyiv threats

Also in this newsletter: Pope Leo weighs in on the AI.race, and Belarus's opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya slams President Aliaksandr Lukashenka's willingness to "sacrifice" Belarus's "sovereignty" to stay in power.

Euronews · May 26

Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv

Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio that Washington should evacuate its embassy because Moscow is planning ‘systematic strikes’. What we know on day 1,553

The Guardian - AU · May 26

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AAP · May 25

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus for any signs it might offer Russia help in Ukraine

Belarus' exiled opposition leader is visiting Kyiv as the Ukrainian capital cleans up after Russia's biggest missile attack of the year

AAP · May 25

Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus after Russia's biggest missile attack of the year on Ukraine

The exiled opposition leader of Belarus is visiting Kyiv a day after Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine this year

The Independent UK · May 25

Belarus warned not to get ‘dragged into Russia’s war’ as opposition leader visits Ukraine

The exiled opposition leader of Belarus visited Kyiv a day after Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine this year

The Independent UK · May 18

Belarus launches joint drills with Russia to practice nuclear weapons use

Belarus says it has launched joint drills with Russia to practice the use of nuclear weapons that Moscow has deployed on the territory of its neighbor and ally

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Euronews · Mar 27

'Talk to Lukashenka or face Putin,' freed Belarus activist warns EU

After almost five and a half years in prison, Belarusian opposition activist Maria Kalesnikava has a clear warning for Europe, as she sees Belarus increasingly under Russian influence.

Euronews · Feb 18

Ukraine sanctions Belarus’ Lukashenka, saying he will face ‘special consequences’

In 2022, Moscow used Belarus as a launchpad for its attack and has been trying to drag Minsk further into its war since.

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Prisoners freed by Belarus say their passports are taken away in a final 'dirty trick' by officials

Even though Belarus has released dozens of prisoners, those who've been freed say the authoritarian government often delivers one final act of repression by confiscating their passports before deporting them

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Belarus releases 123 prisoners including opposition leaders after US lifts sanctions

Nobel prize winner Ales Bialiatski and opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava among those freed after US talks with Alexander Lukashenko

Euronews · Dec 12, 2025

Three years on, former MEP Kaili still awaits trial in case slammed as 'Belgiangate'

Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini was detained this month in a major fraud probe, as ex-European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili remains in legal limbo three years after her arrest in the 2022 corruption scandal.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

Dictators 'testing the borders of Europe', Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews

The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today.

Euronews · Dec 8, 2025

Europe Today: Elon Musk calls for the EU to be abolished

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

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