Belarus: News
26 Sep 2024
Volodymyr ZelenskyyPutin issues strongest-ever warning to West over Ukraine striking Russia
In the latest changes to Russia's nuclear doctrine, Vladimir Putin has warned that the country would consider deploying nuclear weapons if attacked by any state using conventional weapons.
03 Sep 2024
RussiaMysterious Russian company vanishes after posting eye-watering $37B profit
Banknota LLC, a Russian company that reported a staggering profit of $37.1 billion last year, has mysteriously disappeared.
03 Aug 2024
GermanyWho're 'illegals'? Russian spies who might be living next door
The largest prisoner swap since the Cold War took place on Friday.
18 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiIndians stuck in Russia seek PM's help in video appeal
A group of men from Punjab and Haryana have issued a fresh video plea seeking help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian Army and engaging in the Ukraine conflict.
06 Mar 2024
Punjab7 Indians from Punjab, Haryana 'tricked' into joining Russian Army
At least seven men from Punjab and Haryana have claimed they were deceived into enlisting in the Russian military to fight in Ukraine while visiting Russia as tourists.
22 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismWhat to eat in Belarus: Bookmark these vegetarian dishes
Best known for its stunning forests and scenic lakes, Belarus also grabs a major share of the spotlight for its local food, the variety of which is diverse and speaks volumes about its traditions.
06 Nov 2023
Travel And TourismFun and cool things to do in Belarus
Belarus is a fun place to travel, especially because there are so many offbeat things that one can enjoy.
22 Jul 2023
Vladimir PutinWagner rebellion exposed Putin's weakness, may seek revenge: CIA chief
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director William J Burns has claimed the short-lived mutiny by Wagner Group in Russia last month under its chief Yevgeny Prigozhin exposed weaknesses in the system built by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
01 Jul 2023
Volodymyr ZelenskyyUkraine beefs up security on Belarus border against Wagner mercenaries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reportedly ordered the enhancement of security at his country's border with Belarus to prevent any untoward incident after Russia's mercenary Wagner Group's forces arrived there.
26 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Careful around windows': Ex-CIA director warns Wagner chief of assassination
In an apparent reference to possible assassination, former director of the United States' premier intelligence agency, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), David Petraeus warned Yevgeny Prigozhin, chief of the powerful Russian mercenary group Wagner, to "stay away from open windows."
17 Jun 2023
Vladimir Putin'Nuclear weapons moved...: Putin warns West amid Ukraine counterattack
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said the country has already sent its first batch of "tactical nuclear weapons" to Belarus amid Ukraine's counterattack with help from the Western countries.
16 Jun 2023
ShoppingBelarus calling? Include these souvenirs in your shopping list
Often referred to as White Russia, the beautiful landlocked country of Belarus offers an inviting mix of culture, traditions, and hospitality.
03 Mar 2023
Nobel Peace PrizeNobel laureate Ales Bialiatski sentenced to 10 years in jail
A Belarus court on Friday convicted Ales Bialiatski, a renowned human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, to 10 years in jail for financing protests and facilitating other crimes in a case that many claimed had political motives.
07 Oct 2022
Nobel Peace Prize3 human rights campaigners jointly clinch Nobel Peace Prize 2022
The Nobel Peace Prize 2022 was awarded jointly to Belarusian human rights activist Ales Bialiatski, the Russian human rights organization Memorial and Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties.
06 Aug 2021
TokyoTwo Belarus team coaches removed from Tokyo Olympics
Two Belarus team coaches have been removed from the Olympics, four days after they were involved in trying to send sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya back to their country.
03 Aug 2021
2020 Tokyo OlympicsBelarus sprinter says punishment awaited her back home
Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, who plans to seek refuge in Europe after accusing team officials of trying to force her to leave the Games earlier, said on Tuesday that officials from her country "made it clear" she would face punishment if she returned home.
27 May 2021
WorldMeet Roman Protasevich, journalist arrested by Belarus after plane 'hijack'
Earlier this week, Belarusian authorities drew international criticism for the dramatic arrest of Roman Protasevich, a 26-year-old journalist critical of the nation's government, led by Alexander Lukashenko.
