Alexander Lukashenko

Putin calls Maduro, Lukashenko meets Venezuela envoy as Trump cranks up pressure

Russia and its close ally Belarus reached out to Venezuela's embattled leader, Nicolas Maduro, on Thursday as US President Donald Trump ramps up pressure for his removal.

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) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (L) exchanges documents with Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) prior to the meeting with President of Russia, May 7, 2025 in Moscow, Russia
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends a meeting with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich in Minsk, Belarus November 30, 2020.

Belarus frees 52 prisoners after Trump appeal, US eases some sanctions on Minsk

Trump had previously urged Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, to release detainees whom the US leader has described as "hostages."

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Belarus opposition leader Syarhei Tsikhanouski hugs wife Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya after, she said that, he was released from prison in this screengrab taken from a social media video released on June 21, 2025.

Belarus opposition leader freed from jail in US-brokered deal

Former Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski was freed to Lithuania in a US-brokered deal.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko visit the Valaam Monastery in the Republic of Karelia, Russia July 24, 2023.

Belarus leader: I urged Wagner's Prigozhin to 'watch out'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he warned Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin that his life may be in danger.

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Belarus fines Holocaust survivor displaying symbolic protest flag

“Lukashenko’s regime has trampled on the most basic human freedoms, destroyed the foundations of humanity and the rule of law in the country.”

DECEMBER 17, 2020ByJOE BAUR/JTA
People take part in a protest against the presidential election results demanding the resignation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and the release of political prisoners, in Minsk, Belarus August 16, 2020

Belarus' Lukashenko to resign following adoption of new constitution

He said the current constitution needed reforming as too much power was concentrated in the hands of the president and that there would be "trouble" if he handed over the reins now.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020ByREUTERS
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko gestures as he delivers a speech during a rally of his supporters near the Government House in Independence Square in Minsk, Belarus August 16, 2020

Belarus Interior Ministry: Army will use lethal force on protesters

"Interior affairs servicemen and the interior troops will not leave the streets and, if necessary, will use special equipment and live ammunition."

OCTOBER 13, 2020ByLEON SVERDLOV
Police clash with opposition supporters after polls closed at presidential election in Minsk, Belarus

Tens of thousands people rally in Minsk, police use watercannon

Belarusian police have used water cannon mounted on armoured police vehicles to disperse protesters and detained scores of protesters.

OCTOBER 4, 2020ByREUTERS
People take part in a protest against the presidential election results demanding the resignation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and the release of political prisoners, in Minsk, Belarus August 16, 2020