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Maria Kalesnikava, a prominent Belarusian opposition figure, faces critical health conditions in prison. Meanwhile, President Lukashenko has freed some political detainees, raising questions about potential policy shifts.
Over 500,000 Belarusians have fled their homeland since 2020, facing intimidation abroad. President Lukashenko's regime ramps up pressure on dissidents as the 2025 election approaches, using international warrants and threats.
Polish authorities have charged three Belarusian officials for diverting a plane to arrest a dissident in 2021. The incident, involving a false bomb threat, led to international condemnation and sanctions against Belarus.
A Japanese national faces espionage charges in Belarus for allegedly photographing infrastructure. Japan protests the arrest, citing human rights concerns in the case.
Belarusian authorities have detained a Japanese man for alleged intelligence gathering. The incident marks the first time a Japanese national has been implicated in such activities in Belarus.
Over 70 European artists urge Serbia not to extradite Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Hniot to Belarus, citing risks of torture. The case highlights ongoing political repression under Lukashenko's regime.
Ukraine calls on Belarus to pull back troops and equipment from their common border, warning against "tragic mistakes". Belarus claims Ukraine has deployed significant forces along the frontier.
Ukraine's border service reports no signs of Belarusian military activity near their shared frontier, contradicting Belarus' claims of increased deployments. The situation remains unchanged amid ongoing tensions.
Belarus' Lukashenko alleges 120,000 Ukrainian troops at border, deploys forces in response. Tensions rise amid recent Ukrainian incursion into Russia, with Belarus warning of potential provocations.
Belarus' President Lukashenko pardons 30 protest-related prisoners. Opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya welcomes the move but vows to continue fighting for the release of nearly 1,400 remaining political detainees.
Belarusian President Lukashenko calls for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to prevent conflict spillover. He accuses the West of prolonging the war and warns against potential attacks on Belarus.
Belarus reinforces its border with Ukraine, citing airspace violations. Diplomatic tensions rise as Belarus demands action from Ukraine and threatens to reconsider its diplomatic presence in Minsk.
Belarus summons Ukrainian charge d'affaires following claims of drone incursions. Lukashenko asserts destruction of Ukrainian drones, demanding measures to prevent future incidents and potential regional escalation.
Russia implements counterterrorism measures in border regions following Ukrainian raid. Conflict escalates with missile strikes and high civilian casualties, raising concerns of wider spread.
On the fourth anniversary of Belarus's 2020 protests, the EU and US call for political prisoner release and reaffirm support for democratic aspirations. New sanctions target individuals and entities supporting Russia's war efforts.
The European Union has sanctioned 28 Belarusian officials for human rights violations, freezing assets and imposing travel bans. This action comes just before the anniversary of the disputed 2020 election.