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Belarus: Protests continue after mass arrests and live-fire threats

The Belarusian interior ministry warned police in the country will use live ammunition “if necessary” to quell protests against Alexander Lukashenko.

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Dozens arrested in Belarus as police break up anti-Lukashenko protests

Thousands rallied for the ninth consecutive Sunday rally against Alexander Lukashenko following his disputed re-election in August.

Belarus

Belarus' authoritarian leader visits his foes in prison

President Alexander Lukashenko spent more than four hours talking to his jailed political foes at a Minsk prison. His office said "the goal of the president was to hear everyone's opinion."

World

“We are women. We are strong.” - Belarusian opposition leader promises to fight until victory

The leader of Belarus’s opposition movement has promised their combat will continue “until victory” - because the Belarusian people will never again accept to live in “a state of slaves”.

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Belarusian opposition figure unfazed by Russian arrest warrant

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition figurehead who is currently in exile, told Euronews she is not frightened about being placed on Russia’s wanted list.

My Europe Series

Why is Lithuania such a staunch ally of Belarus' opposition movement?

Lithuania has hosted exiled leaders of Belarus' opposition movement and been among the first to slap sanctions on Alexander Lukashenko. But why such strong support?

Belarus

Belarus: 100,000 take to the streets to protest against Lukashenko

Protesters gathered in central Minsk for the ninth consecutive Sunday rally against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belgium

Belarus: EU agrees sanctions on 40 officials but not Lukashenko

"There will be no immunity for those who are responsible for the crackdown on demonstrators and opposition politicians," Ursula von der Leyen said.

Europe News

EU giving dialogue with Turkey 'a chance' but warns of sanctions

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen warned that the bloc has a "tool box" of restrictive measures that be applied "immediately" if Ankara doesn't engage in "constructive" dialogue over underwater drilling.

Belarus

UK and Canada impose sanctions on Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko

The two countries say their measures include a travel ban and freezing the officials' assets following last month's disputed election and a violent police crackdown on opposition protesters.

Lithuania

Putin denounces 'pressure' on Belarus as Macron calls for mediation

Vladimir Putin decried "unprecedented external pressure" on Belarus on Tuesday, as French president Emmanual Macron called for European mediation, and UK announced sanctions.

My Europe Series

Lukashenko was 'afraid of the West', says former campaign manager

Alexander Feduta worked in Lukashenko’s campaign office back in 1994 and helped to get Lukashenko elected as the new Belarusian president. Looking back, Lukashenko already had some of the traits seen later in his presidency, but they have become more profound, he says.

Belarus

Belarus: Water cannons deployed to disperse protesters in Minsk

More than 150 people were arrested in demonstrations across Belarus on Wednesday following the secret inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko, according to a monitoring group.

Belarus

Belarus: Alexander Lukashenko inaugurated as president 'in secret'

State news agency Belta reported that Wednesday's ceremony is taking place in the capital of Minsk, with several hundred top government officials present.

Belarus

Belarus: Tens of thousands protest in face of police repression

Over a 100 people were arrested at Sunday's protest in Minsk and other cities, a day after over 400 women were arrested at peaceful women's marches.

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Belarus: More than 300 arrested at women's march in Minsk

Among those arrested was 73-year-old Nina Baginskaya who has become a regular figure of anti-establishment protests since they began in August.

Belarus

Lithuania says its Belarus border is open despite Lukashenko claim

Lithuania's FM, Linas Linkevičius, urged caution when it came to statements made by Belarusian President Lukashenko, telling Euronews there had been "no changes whatsoever" on the border between the two countries.

Belarus

Belarus opposition 'making list' of officers involved in violence

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said the list of names would be published and sent to European Union countries, Russia and the United States

Belarus

Russia to hand €1.2 billion loan to 'closest ally' Belarus, says Putin

The meeting in Sochi between Russia's Putin and Belarus Lukashenko came a day after an estimated 150,000 people marched through Minsk demanding Lukashenko's resignation.

Belarus

Any Putin intervention in Belarus will meet 'huge pushback'

"Russia has not so much support inside the Belarusian society," says political analyst Katsiaryna Shmatsina, as Lukashenko meets Putin on Monday amid the ongoing political crisis in Belarus.