Articles
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Why Belarus matters
Exactly two years ago, unprecedented protests unfolded in Belarus in opposition to the rigged elections. Protests and demonstrations did not subside for months, but the supporters of change were unable…
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Belarusian rail guerrillas face death penalty
The investigation of Belarusian authorities into the "acts of terrorism" on railways has been completed. The Investigative Committee says that the accused face death penalty.
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Tsikhanouskaya: “If we had won then, the suburbs of Kyiv would not have been ravaged by war and destruction”
On 9 June, the second day of Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya's official visit to Latvia began. She spoke at the plenary session of the Latvian Parliament in Riga.
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Stories of Belarusian volunteers in Ukraine
Hundreds of Belarusians who moved to Ukraine seeking to escape from political repression in Belarus decided to stay in Ukraine and help as volunteers.
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Are Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians “one people”?
Belarusian journalist, historian and writer Siarhei Ablameika has published an open letter to Boris Akunin, a well-known historical fiction author, in response to his statement that Russians, Belarusians, and Ukrainians…
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Lavon Volski: “Belarus is occupied by Byelorussia”
Belarus is occupied by Byelorussia, writes musician Lavon Volski. Byelorussia rapes, kills, and mocks Belarusians, regularly insults leaders of neighboring countries and the Western world, and is complicit in Russia's…
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Anti-war railway sabotage in Belarus
After the start of the war in Ukraine, eight people were detained in Belarus on suspicion of sabotage on Belarusian railroads. The detainees face up to 15 years in prison.
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Why Belarusians don’t support involvement in war
Henadz Korshunau reflects on why Belarusians, in contrast to Russians, do not support the idea of Belarus' participation in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Lukashenko’s role in escalation of conflict between Russia and West
Either extreme outcome to the confrontation between Russia and the West – war or reconciliation – would be undesirable and risky for the Belarusian regime, writes political analyst Artyom Shraibman.
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US charges Belarusian officials with aircraft piracy
Four Belarusian officials are charged with "conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy" by the US Department of Justice for diverting a Ryanair flight using a false bomb threat last May.