The Latest Breaking News from Alexander Lukashenko

More than a half-million Belarusians have fled their country since 2020 as the authoritarian government cracked down its critics

Belarusian President Lukashenko pardons protesters amid ongoing political repression and international scrutiny. Opposition leader calls for release of all...

European artists and filmmakers unite to prevent the extradition of Belarusian filmmaker Andrei Hniot to his home country, citing fears of persecution and ...

Ukraine has called on Belarus to pull back its forces from the border amid new regional tensions after Kursk incursion.

Dozens from European film industry and other artists write letter warning Andrei Gnyot could face death penalty

Belarusian President Lukashenko raises concerns over potential nuclear conflict between Ukraine and Russia, warning of unprecedented consequences.

Residents leave homes in huge numbers after surprise incursion; Russia making significant advances near Pokrovsk

Ukraine’s parliament on Tuesday voted to ban the Russia-linked Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a move welcomed by President Volodymyr Zelensky who said it would bolster Ukraine’s independence. Kyiv has been trying to curb religious and social links with Russia for years—a process that was accelerated by Moscow’s 2022 invasion, which the…

Fighting has escalated after Ukrainian troops smashed through the border into Russia’s Kursk region this month.

While Belarus’s Lukashenko has commented on the cross-border attacks, Central Asian nations stay mum.

As the war enters its 903rd day, these are the main developments.