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Belarus

Latvia reports brief airspace intrusion near Russia, Belarus borders

Starved residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky return to Ukraine during a rare local ceasefire

Residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky arriving at an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Oct 31, as part of a humaniatrian mission mediated by US first lady Melania Trump between Russia and Ukraine.
Residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled Ukrainian city of Oleshky arriving at an undisclosed location in Ukraine on Oct 31, as part of a humaniatrian mission mediated by US first lady Melania Trump between Russia and Ukraine.

Swiss court finds Belarusian man guilty over disappearance of Lukashenko opponent

Belarus bars entry to some goods from Latvia

Latvian special unit Border Guard officer patrols along the fence at Latvian-Belarus border near Robeznieki, Latvia August 8, 2023. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
Latvian special unit Border Guard officer patrols along the fence at Latvian-Belarus border near Robeznieki, Latvia August 8, 2023. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo

Ex-Belarus official faces appeal against acquittal over forced disappearances in Swiss court

Not the time to soften stance over Belarus, Lithuania says

FILE PHOTO: Lithuania Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys speaks at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 24, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Lithuania Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys speaks at the Philippine International Convention Center on July 24, 2026 in Pasay, Metro Manila, Philippines. Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

US envoy hopes Belarus will release hundreds more prisoners next month

John Coale, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, attends an interview with Reuters, after Belarus frees 25 prisoners in return for easing of U.S. sanctions, in Vilnius, Lithuania, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Janis Laizans
John Coale, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, attends an interview with Reuters, after Belarus frees 25 prisoners in return for easing of U.S. sanctions, in Vilnius, Lithuania, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

Trump's envoy wins release of 25 Belarus prisoners, expects hundreds more soon

John Coale, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, attends an interview with Reuters, after Belarus frees 25 prisoners in return for easing of U.S. sanctions, in Vilnius, Lithuania, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Janis Laizans
John Coale, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy for Belarus, attends an interview with Reuters, after Belarus frees 25 prisoners in return for easing of U.S. sanctions, in Vilnius, Lithuania, September 16, 2026. REUTERS/Janis Laizans

Trump's envoy meets Lukashenko for new talks on Belarus prisoner releases

FILE PHOTO: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova/Pool/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia August 29, 2026. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova/Pool/File Photo

Belarus using justice system to silence Lukashenko critics, say UN experts

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko denies holding political prisoners, has denied electoral fraud and said authorities acted lawfully to restore order.
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko denies holding political prisoners, has denied electoral fraud and said authorities acted lawfully to restore order.

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