The Latest Breaking News from Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad

Baltic countries Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania disconnect electricity grids from Russia and Belarus for energy security and independence.

Nearly 3 1/2 decades after leaving the Soviet Union, the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania this weekend will flip a switch to end electricity-grid connections to neighboring Russia and Belarus

The acclamation of Alexander Lukashenko as Belarus president for a seventh straight term was confirmed on January 26. The electoral authorities announced that the man known as “Europe’s last dictator” – the only president the country has had since it held its first “democratic” election in 1994 – had won…

Poland says it is under attack from its eastern neighbour, and its razor-wire fence reflects EU’s harsher migration stance

The UK and Canada have joined forces to impose the fresh wave of sanctions in response to “sham” presidential elections held in Belarus on Sunday.

Belarus' President Lukashenko's controversial reelection raises international concerns over human rights violations and lack of democracy in the country.

Alexander Lukashenko secures 7th term in Belarus amid criticism of election as a sham, solidifying his 31-year rule. Ties with Russia strengthen as opposit...

EU declares Belarus election illegitimate, threatens sanctions, demands prisoner release, and plans to meet opposition leader.

Belarus releases American woman from detention under Lukashenko's rule amid political tensions.

German foreign minister calls election ‘bitter day’, while Vladimir Putin congratulates autocrat on ‘confident victory’