Belarus

The duration of the current embargo on the import of various types of Western agricultural and food products from hostile countries was extended by another six months, until 31 December 2023

State Awards for Professional Distinction were presented by the Prime Minister at a solemn ceremony in the Palace of the Republic in Minsk

Among the threats faced by the CSTO countries is cyber warfare as its destructive influence will grow, said President Lukashenko

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

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

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

Roman Protasevich, Belarusian dissident blogger, arrested in 2021 and landed in Minsk, was sentenced to eight years in prison

Belarusian air carrier Belavia will launch direct flights to the Russian city of Murmansk on 23 May according to the airline's press service

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Bank spoke about measures taken to support the economy in the context of sanctions

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

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"

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

Internal troops and riot police squads of the Ministry of Internal Affairs are now armed with attack drones