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Sergej Tichanovskij Reflects on Freedom After Belarusian Prison Release

He is barely recognizable after five years in Belarusian prison. And Sergej Tichanovskij barely dares to believe that he is free.

Sergej Tichanovskij Reflects on Freedom After Belarusian Prison Release

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Belarus has a more than 100 miles long border with Ukraine, and the one with Russia is even longer. The location gives the country a unique position in the regional security puzzle.

Tichanovskaja: EU Peace Hinges on a Free Belarus

Belarus Opposition Figure Tichanovskij Released, Hopes to Return Home

Belarus' leading opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij, who was released from prison on Saturday, says he hopes to be able to return to his homeland. .

Belarus Opposition Figure Tichanovskij Released, Hopes to Return Home

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford.

Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) is pleased that the opposition leader Sergej Tichanovskij has been released by the regime in Minsk – and thanks Trump for the US's effort. The European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen demands that the pressure on Belarus leader Aleksandr Lukasjenko be increased.

Leaders Urge Increased Pressure on Belarus After Prisoner Release

Belarus Frees Opposition Leader's Husband and Swedish Citizen

Joyful scenes unfolded in Lithuania as Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tichanovskaja was reunited with her previously imprisoned husband Sergej Tichanovskij. Thus, Belarus' totalitarian regime has released one of the foremost critics of the regime.

Belarus Frees Opposition Leader's Husband and Swedish Citizen

Belarus Activists Hope for Trump or BBC to Aid Imprisoned Nobel Laureate

A phone call from Donald Trump - or at least a question from BBC. That's what the opposition in Belarus hopes for to get help for the imprisoned Nobel laureate Ales Bjaljatski.

Belarus Activists Hope for Trump or BBC to Aid Imprisoned Nobel Laureate

Nobel Laureate Svetlana Aleksijevitj Warns of Rising Russian Fascism

The Russian fascism has risen, claims the Nobel laureate Svetlana Aleksijevitj – who thinks that Europe lacks ideas on how to meet the world order. I myself do not know if I can formulate myself about the new times.

Nobel Laureate Svetlana Aleksijevitj Warns of Rising Russian Fascism

Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

The US envoy Steven Witkoff has met with Vladimir Putin and then left Moscow, according to Russian sources. President Donald Trump urges his Russian counterpart to spare Ukrainian lives.

Trump urges Putin: Spare Ukrainian lives

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Russia wants to make Ukraine a vassal state and avoid further American sanctions. Putin's statement on ceasefire makes the question also bounce back to the White House, according to military expert Joakim Paasikivi.

Expert on Putin's statement: Dictates terms

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Russia's President Vladimir Putin opens up for a ceasefire – with many side demands. USA's President Trump responds that the overtures are "promising but not complete".

Putin: Will end the war "peacefully"

Belarus Offers to Host Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks with Global Leaders

The President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, wants to host peace talks between Ukraine and Russia. .

Belarus Offers to Host Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks with Global Leaders

Large-scale war exercise planned by Russia and Belarus

Russia and Belarus will conduct a joint military exercise in September, representatives of the two neighboring countries announced on Thursday. .

Large-scale war exercise planned by Russia and Belarus

UN Group: Belarus Commits Crimes Against Humanity

Serious violations of human rights are still ongoing in Belarus, according to UN investigators. .

UN Group: Belarus Commits Crimes Against Humanity

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Russia's president Vladimir Putin congratulates his ally Aleksandr Lukasjenko – often called "Europe's last dictator" – on the alleged victory in the "election" in Belarus. During a press conference, Lukasjenko expressed renewed support for Russia's war in Ukraine.

Lukashenko congratulated by "big brother" Putin

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

The authoritarian President Aleksandr Lukashenko is heading for an expected landslide victory in Belarus and will get to stay on for a seventh term. .

Expected landslide victory for Lukashenko

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

"Europe's last dictator" has once again extended his grip on power in Belarus. Aleksandr Lukasjenko is claimed to have won with over 87 percent in Sunday's "election".

Alleged landslide victory for Lukashenko in rigged election

Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

It has been predetermined, by both the opposition and the EU. Now Belarus is going to the polls, an event expected to give the authoritarian and Russia-allied Aleksandr Lukashenko another five years in power.

Europe's Last Dictator Consolidates His Power

Oppositional priest sentenced to prison in Belarus

The regime's increased pressure on the Catholic Church in Belarus is now manifesting itself in the priest Henrykh Akalatovitj being sentenced to eleven years' imprisonment for treason. .

Oppositional priest sentenced to prison in Belarus

Political activist in Belarus sentenced to prison

One of the most well-known political activists in Belarus, Dzmitrij Kuchuk, has been sentenced to six years in prison for disrupting public order and undermining national security. Kuchuk belonged to the Green party, which was banned by the authorities last year.

Political activist in Belarus sentenced to prison

Putin wants to deploy hypersonic robot in Belarus

President Vladimir Putin opens up for Russia's new hypersonic robot, with nuclear weapon capability, to be deployed in Belarus. The move came at a meeting on Friday in Belarus with the country's leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Putin wants to deploy hypersonic robot in Belarus

Belarus releases a fraction of prisoners ahead of election

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko pardoned 32 political prisoners on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming election. Still, over 1,200 people are imprisoned for regime criticism, and countless are those who are harassed or persecuted for their opinions.

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Dissidents' Relatives Arrested in Belarus Ahead of Election

The police in Belarus have arrested over 100 people with connections to political prisoners ahead of the presidential election in January, according to Belarusian human rights activists. The Human Rights Centre Viasna reports that the raids began on Thursday and targeted relatives and friends of political prisoners in various cities across the country.

Dissidents' Relatives Arrested in Belarus Ahead of Election

Opposition Leader: Release 224 Prisoners in Belarus

Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tichanovskaja, who is in exile, demands that the country's regime release 224 political prisoners. The mass arrests were carried out by Belarus' security police since President Aleksandr Lukasjenko continued his authoritarian rule – with Russian help – after a disputed election in 2020.

Opposition Leader: Release 224 Prisoners in Belarus