Alexander Lukashenko
Russia pumps up pressure on Belarus to open new front in Ukraine war, eyes anti-NATO ops. - WSJ
Sources told the WSJ that if Belarus were used for a Russian attack, it could be aimed at testing NATO defenses or more attempts at undermining support for Ukraine.
Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure
Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk
Belarus opposition leader freed from jail in US-brokered deal
Russian ally Belarus starts 'mobilization exercises'
Belarus allowed Russia to use it as one of the launchpads for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year. It has held frequent exercises with Russia and let Russian forces use its bases.
Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus not time-limited - senior Russian diplomat
The deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus is Moscow's first move of such warheads outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Belarus starts receiving Russian nuclear weapons - Lukashenko
The deployment is Moscow's first move of such warheads outside Russia since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Belarus on high alert after 'four aircraft shot down' over Russia - Lukashenko
Lukashenko's reported visit to the base was his first public appearance in almost a week, following speculation over the health of the 68-year-old leader.
Belarus opposition told to 'be ready' for democracy push as rumors of leader's ill health swirl
Will Belarus' opposition leader, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, gain political traction if Lukshenko's health rapidly declines?
Belarusian Lukashenko disappears for a week, public speculate he's ill
Lukashenko's office declined to comment on the state of his health while Russia denied he was ill.
Countries around the world wish Israel happy Independence Day
Ukraine, Germany and Romania are just three of the countries wishing Israel a happy birthday on its 75th Independence Day.
Iranian supreme leader calls for cooperation among US-sanctioned states
Experts say sanctions will achieve policy goals even if sanctioned countries decide to cooperate but acknowledge that criticism of sanctions’ effectiveness will continue to grow.
Belarus and Iran sign cooperation deal for 2023-2026
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was in Iran to discuss bilateral ties on economic issues, but it was unclear if defense ties were on the agenda.
Belarus court sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner to 10 years in prison -TASS
Byalyatski is a pro-democracy activist and founder of the Viasna human rights group which provided aid to Belarusian protesters in 2020.
