Belarus condemns Israeli attack on Qatar

Minsk: Belarus condemned on Wednesday the Israeli attack that targeted the residential headquarters of a number of Hamas leaders in Qatar on Tuesday. In a statement, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry affirmed its strong opposition to attacks on the...

Belarus says it shot down drones that went astray during Russia-Ukraine strikes

Belarus on Wednesday said it shot down drones that went astray during overnight Russian and Ukrainian attacks. Chief of the General Staff Pavel Muraveiko, in a video statement shared by the Defense Ministry, said its forces continuously tracked...

Russia calls on Poland to reconsider closing border with Belarus

MOSCOW, Sept. 12 (Xinhua) -- Russia calls on Poland to reconsider its decision to close the border with Belarus as soon as possible, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Thursday. Zakharova said Poland's actions aim "to...

Belarus upgrading military airfields and missile infrastructure – satellite imagery

Belarusian authorities have, in recent years, modernised several of their military airfields, including those from which Russia launched attacks on Ukraine in 2022, and are also expanding missile infrastructure across the country. Source: Skhemy,...

Poland closes border with Belarus — interior ministry

MOSCOW, September 12. /TASS/. Poland has closed all border crossings with Belarus that had remained operational until now, effective at midnight local time [10 pm on Septemeber 11, GMT], the Polish Interior Minister, Marcin Kierwinski, announced...

Minsk Reports Transferring Data on Transit Drones from Russia to Poland

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Belarus has stated that it shared information on transit drones from Russia with Poland. Major General Pavel Muraveiko, Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of...

Brit among dozens of prisoners released by Belarus and pardoned by dictator Lukashenko after US deal to lift sanctions

A British national is among a list of 52 prisoners who were released by Belarus and pardoned by the state's dictator Alexander Lukashenko after the U.S. struck a deal to lift sanctions on a Belarusian airline. The list of prisoners released at the...

EU official freed in Trump-brokered Belarus prisoner release

News Politics Mikalai Khilo was arrested by agents with Belarus’ KGB intelligence service, apparently for insulting Alexander Lukashenko. A European diplomatic staffer in Belarus was among 52 prisoners released on Thursday in a deal brokered by...

Belarus vs Scotland: Who will win the key battles?

Belarus have struggled to pick up wins at 'home' since their move to hosting games at neutral venues, only earning three wins from 11 competitive matches played under their current FIFA restrictions. Picking up four points from two tricky away...

US’ decision to lift sanctions against Belavia shows EU need for dialogue — Belarus’ envoy

MINSK, September 11. /TASS/. By lifting of sanctions against Belavia Airlines the United States shows everyone, first of all the EU, the need for dialogue, Belarus' Permanent Representative to the UN Valentin Rybakov said following a meeting with...

Aryna Sabalenka's boyfriend Georgios has gushing reaction to World No. 1 proudly showing off her twin US Open & Australian Open trophies

Aryna Sabalenka added a second US Open title to her cabinet by taking a stellar win over Amanda Anisimova in the final on September 7. While showing off her new collection of twin titles at both the Australian and US Open, the Belarusian received...

Belarus Introduces Changes In Electricity Tariffs

4 Who will be affected by the innovations. In October, Belarus will introduce some changes in payment for electricity consumption. Thus, people, who have squares in a new building, will be billed for electricity at subsidized rates for three...

Belarusian Spy Network Dismantled in Europe, Says Czech Intelligence Agency

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) in Volgograd, Russia, on April 29, 2025. Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Czech, Hungarian, and Romanian...

US takes highly constructive approach on prisoners in Belarus — Lukashenko

MINSK, September 11. /TASS/. Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko stated that the US is taking a highly constructive position in negotiations on the release of a range of prisoners in Belarus. "The Americans are taking a constructive stance, a...

US embassy in Belarus could reopen soon — BelTA

MINSK, September 11. /TASS/. The US embassy in Minsk may resume operations in the near future, US President Donald Trump’s representative John Coale told Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko. He said that the US wants the embassy to return to...

Polish government heightens tensions over drones — Belarusian president

MINSK, September 11. /TASS/. The Polish authorities are exacerbating tensions over nothing, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said, commenting on the situation with drones in Poland. "We saw where these drones were headed. We shot down...

Belarus alerts Poland to drone incursion, aiding interception of several UAVs

Belarus debutant reveals motivation behind crunching tackle on Lewis Ferguson

Bologna midfielder Ferguson was fortunate to avoid a more serious injury when Dinamo Minsk player Kalinin made an awful lunge on the former Aberdeen star in the second half. He was only booked and the 23-year-old had no regrets about the tackle....

Belarus boss handed vote of no confidence after Scotland loss

Spanish boss Alos has been heavily criticised in his homeland following the defeat, but the Belarus FA have insisted they continue to back him. Read more: Belarus FA president Andrei Vasilevich said: "The head coach of the main national team is...

Belarus shoots down drones, shares airspace data with Poland, Lithuania

MINSK, Sept. 10 (Xinhua) -- Belarus reported shooting down several drones over its airspace overnight, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. Belarus informed Poland and Lithuania about drones approaching their territories, said Chief of the General...