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Had Trump been president, ‘maybe’ there would not have been war in Ukraine, Putin says – as it happened

Russian president says if Donald Trump had been in power in 2022 the ‘crisis’ in Ukraine might not have happened

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2025

What another Lukashenko ‘victory’ will mean for Europe’s security – and that of Belarus’ citizenry

Europe’s longest-serving authoritarian leader, Belarus’ Alexander Lukashenko, is set to run for a seventh term on Jan. 26, 2025. And even before the first vote is counted, it can be stated with a fair degree of confidence that he will prevail.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2025

‘A ritual for a dictator’: Lukashenko critics decry Belarus election

Longtime president and Putin ally has silenced media and criminalised dissent as he eyes seventh term

The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025

Zelensky Claims Putin Ally Lukashenko Called to Apologize For Strikes Launched From Belarus: 'Its Not Me, It's Putin'

In a wide-ranging interview, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed that Russia-allied Alexander Lukashenko called him to apologize for missiles launched from within his nation of Belarus, telling him "it is not me, It's Putin."

International Business Times · Jan 6, 2025

Catholic priest in Belarus sentenced to 11 years as crackdown on dissent continues

A Catholic priest in Belarus has been convicted on charges of high treason for criticizing the government and handed an 11-year sentence, in the first case of politically-driven charges against Catholic clergy since Belarus became independent in the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union

The Independent UK · Dec 30, 2024

5 elections to watch in 2025

The coming 12 months can’t promise the bumper crop of elections we saw during 2024, when countries home to about half the world’s population headed to the polls. Still, voters will cast ballots in several important elections throughout the year – and many of the themes persist: the impact of…

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2024

Why are Belarus in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play pariah state?

Belarus aided Russia's invasion of Ukraine - so why are they still involved in World Cup qualifying and where will Scotland play the pariah state?

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

Belarusian authorities arrest 7 journalists who worked for an independent newspaper

Belarusian authorities have arrested seven journalists who worked for an independent regional news outlet, the latest move in a sweeping crackdown on dissent and freedom of speech by the country’s authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024

Belarus has dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and is ready for its newest missile, its leader says

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko says his country is hosting dozens of Russian nuclear weapons and will prepare facilities for the planned deployment of Moscow’s newest hypersonic ballistic missile

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

Scottish Government urges UK to put pressure on Lukashenko regime in Belarus

SCOTLAND'S External Affairs and Health Secretaries are urging the UK Government to put pressure on the Lukashenko regime in Belarus to ensure the…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024