The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosts a conference on threats posed by Belarus to European security.
Tsikhanouskaya — on Leaving Vilnius, Lukashenka's Lobbyists, and Competition in the Opposition
Ukraine war briefing: Russia pressures US to clear way for attacks on Kyiv
Trump's envoy negotiated the release of over 400 Belarusian political prisoners, but talks have stalled with approximately 870 inmates remaining incarcerated under President Lukashenko's regime, marking a significant diplomatic shift in U.S. policy toward the authoritarian leader.
Belarus is warned not to get dragged into Russia's war in Ukraine.
World leaders monitor Belarus's potential military support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Moscow conducts joint nuclear drills with Minsk and launches devastating missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, killing civilians and damaging infrastructure.
Russia deployed nuclear warheads to Belarus during major military exercises involving 64,000 personnel amid escalating NATO tensions, while Ukraine heightened border security against potential Russian-Belarusian infiltration attempts in response.
Zelensky warns Russia is attempting to draw Belarus into the war against Ukraine and NATO.
NATO PA urges more support for Ukraine, calls for strategic approach to counter Russian hostility
Andrew Baker, a White House National Security Official, is departing the administration.
Tsikhanouskaya Meets EU Foreign Policy Chief in Brussels
Dzianis Kuchynski met with French officials to discuss Belarus-France relations and coordination of efforts.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's exiled democratic team organizes Belarusian opposition against Lukashenko's regime, seeking internal allies and strengthening ties with Ukraine to weaken Russian influence and prepare for democratic transition.
The EU condemns Russia's attempt to sow panic with a warning to evacuate Kyiv.
Leaders watch Belarus closely after Russia's largest missile attack on Ukraine this year.
Belarus and Russia launched joint drills to practice using nuclear weapons deployed in Belarus.
Putin is dragging Belarus deeper into Russia’s Ukraine invasion
Maria Kolesnikova, a Belarus opposition figure, received a prize for European unity. The prize was awarded four years ago while she was in prison.
The US administration's attempts to leverage Belarusian dictator Lukashenko through sanctions relief are counterproductive, strengthening both Minsk and Moscow as Belarus's economic and security dependence on Russia deepens significantly.
Belarus Is a Test Case for Ukraine’s New Role in the Region
Russia stages joint nuclear drills with Belarus, sparking concerns over Moscow's intentions.
Diplomats from several countries refuse to leave Kyiv despite Russia's threat of systematic strikes against Ukraine.
Exiled Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya visits Ukraine amid warnings of escalation.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya rejected a US proposal asking Lithuania, Poland, and Ukraine to lift potash transit sanctions on Belarus, arguing that easing restrictions while repression continues would undermine efforts for systemic change and regional security.
Belarus joins Russia in nuclear exercises to practice using deployed tactical nuclear weapons.
Belarus is between Washington and Moscow amid a US "conditional reset" and Russia's deepening influence.
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Armin Laschet, Bundestag Foreign Affairs Committee Chair