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Belarus crisis: Russia blasts EU for 'illegal unilateral sanctions'

"Regrettably, [the] EU continues its attempt to influence [the] situation in Belarus," said Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Belarus

Belarus crisis: 'We prevented an attempt at a revolution,' says FM

We prevented an attempt at a revolution in Belarus, says country's foreign minister

Belarus

Belarus cracks down on foreign journalists covering protests

The Associated Press said two of its journalists have been deported as scores of other foreign media reporters had their accreditations withdrawn.

Montenegro

Euroviews. Montenegro is heading the same way as Belarus. Not enough is being done to avoid disaster ǀ View

As Montenegrins go to the polls on Sunday, the spectre of a second Belarus is rearing its head. Can the EU avoid the same unrest and chaos by acting sooner?

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Belarus

'I won't run in new election' Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews she would not run if new, fair elections were held in Belarus, and that her role is to help in the transition of power after 26 years of rule under Alexander Lukashenko.

Albania

'Give us a chance': Albanian PM says OSCE must mediate Belarus crisis

“I am proposing that the OSCE becomes a facilitator of the necessary dialogue, to help Belarus out of this situation,” said Edi Rama.

Belarus

EU calls on Moscow to refrain from Belarus intervention

Putin says he's ready to send forces to Belarus if protests spin 'out of control'. But the EU and NATO have called on him to refrain from intervening.

Belarus

Belarus: Lukashenko ‘afraid of his own people’ claims opposition

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko is “afraid of his own people” a member of the Belarusian Opposition Coordination Council has told Euronews, after Lukashenko called on Russian president Vladimir Putin to help quell unrest in the country.

Belarus

Mass arrests in Belarus as authorities question Nobel Laureate

Riot police in Minsk dispersed anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday night. The protest in the capital city marks the 19th day of consecutive demonstrations since the disputed early-August election.

Belarus

'I cannot forget what has happened,' says striking worker in Belarus

Despite threats of sackings or prosecutions, some workers in Belarus are determined to go ahead with strikes in protest against the reelection of Alexander Lukashenko. Julia is one such worker and tells Euronews why she's striking.

Belarus

Euroviews. The EU should learn from its role in Libya’s chaos before getting too involved in Belarus ǀ View

The revolution and subsequent civil war in Libya show what happens when a vacuum is left behind after the fall of dictators and the state apparatus that keep them in power.

Belarus

Watch again: Belarusians protest on independence anniversary

The demonstrations come as nationwide protests flare after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his 26 year rule in an August 9 election.

Belarus

'Belarus has woken up': Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya addresses MEPs

The opposition leader, who has become a lightning rod for protests in Belarus, addressed MEPs via video link from exile in Lithuania.

Belarus

Nobel laureate Alexievich summoned over Belarus opposition council

Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich has been summoned by Belarus investigators over a new opposition council that is aiming to facilitate a transition of power in the country.

Lithuania

Thousands form human chain in Lithuania in solidarity with Belarus

Tens of thousands of people joined hands forming a human chain from Vilnius to Medininkai in Lithuania, as a show of solidarity with Belarusians fighting for democracy in their country.

World

Lukashenko still has control but many eyes are on Russia, says analyst

Alex Kokcharov is a Russia and Eastern Europe Analyst at the think-tank IHS Markit.

Belarus

Belarus: Lukashenko brandishes rifle amid ongoing mass protests

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Belarus return to the streets of Minsk to demand the resignation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the latest wave of demonstrations against his disputed re-election.

Belarus

Belarusians prepare for violent protests with first aid training

As evidence of a crackdown emerges, Belarusians are finding ways to protect themselves in the form of a first aid class. An organisation is providing the training to help those if things take another violent turn.

Belarus

Belarus: Strongman Lukashenko orders army to defend borders

"It involves taking the most stringent measures to protect the territorial integrity of our country," Lukashenko said.

Belarus

‘He can crawl to the hospital’ — one man’s story of police brutality in Belarus

‘He can crawl to the hospital’ — one man’s story of police brutality in Belarus