Belarus Confiscates Passports of Released Political Prisoners, Sparks...

In September 2025, Belarus made headlines for the release of 52 political prisoners under a deal brokered by the United States, which coincided with the easing of certain sanctions on Belarus’s national airline, Belavia. However, this gesture...

Belarusian Railroad Workers: Transit From China To Europe Paralyzed

21 A real collapse. Belarus and Poland occupy a strategic position within the China-Europe transport corridor. A significant part of container trains from China to Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium passes through them. Now this route is...

US to impose sanctions on companies from Russia, Turkey, China, Iran, India, and Belarus

The US will impose sanctions on companies from Russia, Turkey, China, Iran, India, and Belarus. The US Department of Commerce has announced that it will impose sanctions against companies from Russia, Turkey, India, Iran, Pakistan, China, Belarus,...

Ukraine’s Beach Soccer Team Boycotts Euroleague Match Against Belarus

Ukraine national beach soccer team. Beach Soccer Federation of Ukraine According to the online media Suspilne. All of this stems from the Ministry of Youth and Sports order: the Ukrainian national beach soccer team should boycott the Euroleague’s...

Belarus regards Vietnam one of key partners in Asia: President

Hanoi (VNA) – Belarus regards Vietnam as one of its key partners in Asia and a growth driving force of the global economy, President Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has affirmed. At a ceremony to receive the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador...

Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners, Gains US Sanctions Relief, Warm Letter From Trump

In an unexpected development this week, the United States has lifted some key sanctions on close Russian ally Belarus, with President Trump also issuing a warm thank you to the country. Over 50 political prisoners have been released, reportedly at...

Belarus regards Việt Nam one of key partners in Asia: President

MINSK — Belarus regards Việt Nam as one of its key partners in Asia and a growth driving force of the global economy, President Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko has affirmed. At a ceremony to receive the credentials of Vietnamese Ambassador to...

Russian, Belarusian troops repel air attack by simulated enemy during Zapad drills

MOSCOW, September 13. /TASS/. Russian and Belarusian anti-aircraft missile units repelled an air attack by a simulated enemy as part of the Zapad 2025 joint strategic drills, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "During the Russia-Belarus Zapad...

Russia and Belarus start wargames on EU doorstep in feared invasion rehearsal

A major military presence is being deployed on NATO’s eastern flank as Russia and Belarus launch a major joint military operation. As Europe reels from the unprecedented drone intrusion last week, the “Zapad” or “West” 2025 drills are set to take...

Some Categories Of Belarusians Will Have To Pay More Taxes

7 It has become known what the authorities are up to. Tax changes may be introduced in Belarus. It's not only about their annual indexation, but also about innovations for some fees. These issues were discussed on September 12 by the expert...

Russia, Belarus to Practice Destroying Sabotage Groups during Zapad Drills

"As part of the joint strategic drills, Russian and Belarusian servicemen are training to interact in the planning and execution of joint operations to block and destroy illegal armed groups. Commanders and headquarters of the joint group of...

Russia, Belarus to practice destroying sabotage groups during Zapad drills — top brasss

MOSCOW, September 13. /TASS/. The Russian and Belarusian Armed Forces' headquarters have begun planning joint operations to destroy sabotage groups as part of the Zapad 2025 drills, the Russian Defense Ministry reported. "As part of the joint...

The U.S. Assessed The Probability Of Nuclear Threat During The Joint Exercises Of Russia And Belarus

5 Analysts state a sharp change in the rhetoric of Moscow and Minsk. On September 12, Russia and Belarus began joint military exercises "Zapad-2025" - the first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The maneuvers are held in Belarus, as...

Alexander Yaroshuk And Gennady Fedynich: The Main Business Of Our Life Is To Make Belarus Free

2 Alexander Yaroshuk and Gennady Fedynich The union leaders talked about their experiences in prison and future plans. The chairman of the Belarusian Congress of Democratic Trade Unions, vice-president of the International Trade Union...

Lithuanian Prime Minister: We Will Be Adamant On The Issue Of Sanctions For Belarusian Fertilizers

3 Inga Ruginenė Vilnius will not allow transit even with US pressure. Lithuanian Prime Minister-designate Inga Ruginenė says that despite possible pressure to reimpose sanctions on Belarus, including lifting restrictions on the transit of potash...

Belarus frees 8 more journalists as US eases sanctions on state airline

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) celebrated on Thursday the release of at least eight Belarusian journalists, part of a group of 52 political prisoners freed as the US eased sanctions on Belarus’ state airline Belavia. Gulnoza Said,...

Belarus: Freed prisoners were forcibly deported — opposition

Dozens of political prisoners who were released by Belarus as part of a US-brokered deal this week were forcibly deported, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, a leader of the Belarusian opposition, said Friday. Minsk freed 52 prisoners on Thursday as part...

Lukashenko announced the creation of a new potato variety in Belarus

During a visit to the reconstructed “Loshitsky” complex in Minsk, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the development of a new potato variety by academics, RBK reports. During a conversation with Minsk residents, the head of...

Poland has completely closed its border with Belarus

Warsaw completely closed its border crossings with Belarus tonight. Polish border guards erected barbed wire, installed shields, and stopped traffic. The official explanation from the Polish side is security. The Russian-Belarusian military...

Poland restricts flights along the border with Belarus and Ukraine