Europe Belarus The formation of the unified Belarus-Russia transport system and the implementation of the State of the Union's programmes for the transport of goods and passengers were discussed by parliamentarians in Novopolotsk
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
Europe Belarus The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Bank spoke about measures taken to support the economy in the context of sanctions
Europe Belarus President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that the results of economic cooperation between the two countries are satisfactory, during his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko in Moscow
Europe Belarus Permanent Representative of Belarus to the UN Office in Geneva commented on the report on "human rights violations" in Belarus during the 2020 election period as "true hypocrisy"
Europe Belarus About 20 countries will take part in the 30th edition of Minsk International Book Fair, with Russia as the guest of honor, Dmitry Makarov, executive director of the book fair, told reporters
Europe Belarus Internal troops and riot police squads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are now armed with attack drones
Europe Belarus Enterprises affiliated with the Ministry of Industry increased production by 23,5% in 2022, Industry Minister Aleksandr Rogozhnik said at the meeting of the Ministry's college
Europe Belarus The country is ready to launch production of Sukhoi Su-25 ground attack aircraft, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 17 February
Europe Belarus An exercise will be held in Klichev District today 7 February and tomorrow to check coordination between government bodies in response to acts of terrorism