War in Ukraine
Despite repressions and mass surveillance, Belarusians protest against the war in Ukraine. More than 1,500 people have been arrested or prosecuted for anti-war protests. Still, Belarusians perform underground sabotage and determined resistance, including railway disruptions, economic resistance, and hacktivism. Many Belarusians in Ukraine have joined territorial defense forces and stayed to work or volunteer, helping those affected by the war. Belarusians all over the world donate funds and equipment to help Ukraine. Thousands of them help refugees and invite them to live in their homes. The Belarusian diaspora actively participates in anti-war rallies across continents.
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Anti-war protests in Belarus: first-hand account of beatings
More than 800 people were detained in Belarus on 27 February 2022 for participating in anti-war protests. Most of them were sentenced to 15 days in jail.
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Belarusian speaks about his volunteer work on Ukraine-Poland border
Belarusian journalist and musician Ihar Palynski talks in his MOST column about his volunteer trip to the Ukraine-Poland border.
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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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Belarus’ consul in Munich resigns in protest
Natallia Khvastova, Belarus' consul in Munich, resigned from her post in protest against the war in Ukraine. She believes that Belarus is no longer governed by the principles of equality…
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Teacher detained for wearing blue and yellow ribbon
A history teacher was detained by the police at a Babruisk school for having a blue and yellow ribbon in her hair.
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Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya: Belarusian people are on side of Ukraine
In her address to the Ukrainians, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya stressed that Belarusians are on the side of the Ukrainian people and are actively joining the anti-war movement.
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Are Belarusians accomplices of Russian military aggression?
Belarusian writer Andrei Zhvaleuski wrote an article about the nation's situation during Russia's military aggression against Ukraine from the territory of their country.
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Belarus hosts first round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia
The first round of talks between Ukraine and Russia has ended. The parties have not made concrete decisions and are planning a second round in the near future.
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Belarusians abroad actively participate in rallies against war in Ukraine
All over the world, representatives of Belarusian diasporas took part in rallies of solidarity with Ukraine.
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Mass anti-war protests take place in Belarus: 800 detained
Mass protests against the war in Ukraine were held in Belarus on the main referendum voting day. About 800 people were detained.