Belarus' strongman leader pardons 20 more ... - Associated Press News
Dec 28, 2024 · TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 20 more people that rights activists describe as political prisoners, a statement on the president’s website said Saturday.. The announcement came amid persistent oppression in the run-up to presidential elections next month that are …
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after ... - Associated Press News
3 days ago · “The terribly emaciated Babaryka epitomizes the nightmare of repressions in Belarus, a sad reminder for others who dare to challenge Lukashenko.” In November, Pratasevich posted photos of Maria Kolesnikova , another prominent opposition activist who had been held for more than 20 months without any communication with relatives or friends.
Is a Putin Ally in Belarus Making a Cautious Overture to the West ...
Dec 24, 2024 · Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, the autocratic leader of the former Soviet republic of Belarus and an ardent backer of Russia in its war against Ukraine, seems to be back at an old game of...
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces : NPR
3 days ago · Babaryka is one of 1,258 political prisoners in Belarus, according to Viasna, the country's leading human rights group. Top opposition figures were imprisoned or fled the country amid the sweeping ...
Belarus' Lukashenko Says Russian Nuclear Shift Was Overdue, …
Oct 13, 2024 · (Reuters) - Changes announced by Russia to its nuclear weapons policy were long overdue and will probably "cool the ardour" of its Western enemies, Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko said in...
Belarus Shows First Glimpse of Jailed Lukashenko Rival in Nearly …
3 days ago · Protasevich, the former editor of an independent news outlet that reported on the protests against Lukashenko, was arrested with his then-girlfriend in May 2021 when Belarusian authorities forced ...
Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone …
5 days ago · Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Belarus' leader, Alexander Lukashenko, apologized over the phone in early 2022 for his country's role in allowing Russia to invade Ukraine.. In a ...
Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months - BBC
Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls.
Belarus President Lukashenko to seek seventh term in January vote
Oct 23, 2024 · Belarus plans to hold a presidential vote, in which incumbent Alexander Lukashenko is likely to secure a seventh straight term, on January 26. The Central Election Commission (CEC) announced...
Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for …
Dec 10, 2024 · MOSCOW (AP) — Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko said Tuesday his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile.