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Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
World
January 26, 2025
Belarus president set to extend 30-year rule as critics slam ‘sham’ election
CNN — Belarusians are voting in a closely managed presidential election that is all but certain to extend the rule…
US is pushing Russia ‘toward using’ nuclear weapons by arming Ukraine, Belarus leader says
World
October 7, 2023
US is pushing Russia ‘toward using’ nuclear weapons by arming Ukraine, Belarus leader says
CNN — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said Friday that by arming Ukraine, the United States is pushing Russia toward using…
Belarusian president says he warned Wagner boss Prigozhin twice to watch out
World
August 26, 2023
Belarusian president says he warned Wagner boss Prigozhin twice to watch out
CNN — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has said he warned Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin twice to watch out for threats…
Belarusian President Lukashenko meets with Russian defense minister in Minsk, state media reports
World
April 10, 2023
Belarusian President Lukashenko meets with Russian defense minister in Minsk, state media reports
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in Minsk on Monday, according to Belarusian state news agency…
Moscow rejects Lukashenko’s proposed truce
World
March 31, 2023
Moscow rejects Lukashenko’s proposed truce
The Kremlin has ruled out a truce in Ukraine proposed by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Friday. “In the context…
“Terrorist” from Ukraine involved in failed attempt to destroy Russian aircraft at Belarussian airfield, says Lukashenko
World
March 7, 2023
“Terrorist” from Ukraine involved in failed attempt to destroy Russian aircraft at Belarussian airfield, says Lukashenko
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that a “terrorist” working for the Ukrainian special services has been detained in the…
Belarus appoints new foreign minister, according to state media
World
December 13, 2022
Belarus appoints new foreign minister, according to state media
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Sergei Aleinik as new foreign minister, state news agency Belta reported Tuesday. Prior to…
Belarus President wishes Ukraine “a peaceful sky” on Independence Day
World
August 24, 2022
Belarus President wishes Ukraine “a peaceful sky” on Independence Day
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Wednesday issued a message congratulating the people of Ukraine on their Independence Day. “I am…
Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters’ pressure
World
August 14, 2020
Belarus authorities free detainees amid protesters’ pressure
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarusian authorities have released about 1,000 people detained amid demonstrations contesting the results of the presidential…