Belarus Shows First Glimpse of Jailed Lukashenko Rival in Nearly …
23 hours 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 ...
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after ... - Associated Press News
22 hours 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.
Jailed Belarus opposition figure seen for first time in months - BBC
19 hours ago · Viktor Babaryko was arrested in 2020 after challenging authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko at the polls.
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 …
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...
Belarusian authorities launch a new wave of repression ahead of ...
Nov 6, 2024 · TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Belarusian authorities have launched a new wave of arrests, seeking to uproot any sign of dissent ahead of January’s election in which authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko is seeking a seventh term, rights campaigners said.
Belarus shows first glimpse of jailed Lukashenko rival in ... - Yahoo
1 day ago · Lukashenko, in power since 1994 and seeking a new term on Jan. 26 in an election that the opposition has denounced as a sham, denies there are political prisoners in the ex-Soviet state.
Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone …
2 days ago · Lukashenko's spokesperson denied on Monday that the Belarusian leader apologized to Zelenskyy. "The President of Belarus did not apologize to Zelensky for the simple reason that we have nothing to apologize for," Natalia Eismont, Lukashenko's press secretary, told the pro-Kremlin Russian outlet RBC News.. Eismont confirmed that a phone call between Zelenskyy and Lukashenko took place days ...
Lukashenko: No one came out of mutiny a hero, Belarus leader ... - BBC
Jul 6, 2023 · We're part of a small group of journalists invited to the Palace of Independence in Minsk for "a conversation" with Mr Lukashenko. Only a few weeks ago there'd been feverish speculation about his...
Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko to stand for re ... - CNN
Feb 25, 2024 · Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says he will run for another term in elections set to be held in 2025, a move likely to extend the long rule of a key ally of Russia’s Vladimir Putin.