Europe Belarus Rumours about the serious health problems of President Aleksandr Lukašenko are spreading; first ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, he appeared weakened and trembling at the celebrations for the defeat of Nazism on 9 May in Moscow
Europe Belarus The country has partially reinstated border controls with Russia after 28 years to prevent the entry of third country nationals; human rights activists believe it is a move to target Russian men trying to avoid mobilisation
Europe Belarus Roman Protasevich, Belarusian dissident blogger, arrested in 2021 and landed in Minsk, was sentenced to eight years in prison
Europe Belarus Belarusian air carrier Belavia will launch direct flights to the Russian city of Murmansk on 23 May according to the airline's press service