Russia, Belarus and Lukashenko

Zelenskyy said Belarus' Lukashenko apologized on the phone during the war's early days for helping Russia attack Ukraine
Lukashenko's spokesperson denied that an apology took place but confirmed that there was a call between both leaders soon after the war began.
Lukashenko apologized to Zelensky for Belarus' role, denied responsibility early in Russia's invasion, Zelensky says
Shortly after Russia's full-scale invasion began, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko apologized to President Zelensky over the country's involvement in the war, Zelensky revealed in an interview with American podcaster Lex Fridman published on Jan.
Lukashenko's spox denies apology to Zelensky for Belarus's involvement in Russia's war
"No apologies have been made by the Belarus president to Zelensky, for the simple reason that we have nothing to apologize for," Lukashenko's spokesperson Natalia Eismont said.
Lukashenko Denies Apologising To Zelensky Over Belarus' Role In Ukraine War
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's spokesperson, Natalia Eismont, has exposed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's claims as a "big lie." Eismont denied that Lukashenko apologized for Belarus's involvement in Russia's invasion of Ukraine,
Lukashenko denies Zelensky apology claim amid Ukraine tensions
The press secretary of Aleksandr Lukashenko, Natalia Eismont, denied the statement by Volodymyr Zelensky that the President of Belarus had apologised to him in the first days of the Russian invasion.
Self-proclaimed president of Belarus says he is "not trying to hold on to power" after 30 years in office
Alexander Lukashenko, the self-proclaimed president of Belarus who has been in office for the last three decades, said that ...
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‘A dictatorship like in Belarus is better than a democracy like in Ukraine,’ says Belarusian leader
Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko suggested on Tuesday that Western leaders “pressured” Volodymyr Zelensky to claim ...
If Belarus is dragged into a war, it may not be able to stand it — Lukashenko
Zelensky was given the command to drag Belarus into the war. This was stated by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, ...
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Belarus' president accuses his Ukrainian counterpart of trying to drag Minsk into war
Alexander Lukashenko claims his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy 'received orders' to drag Belarus into war - ...
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Belarus government to stick to people-first policy
A people-first state is when the state prioritizes people.” He clarified that the state will not do the jobs people are ...
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A dark year for media in Belarus, and SLAPP cases increase in Europe
A free expression round-up produced by IFEX's Regional Editor Cathal Sheerin, based on IFEX member reports and news from the ...
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 ...
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Lukashenko: Everything will be done to preserve peace in Belarus
According to the head of state, economy is the key challenge. “If we stick together, if we endeavor to make lives better, then we will overcome these challenges,” the Belarusian leader said.
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Bubble Wrap Dress: The ‘Balenciaga of Belarus’ look that’s only one pop away from falling apart
ZNWR, the Belarusian brand affectionately dubbed the "Balenciaga of Belarus," has dropped a bombshell on the fashion scene with their latest creation: the bubble wrap dress.
Belarus’ strongman leader pardons 20 more prisoners, but rights groups say repression continues
A statement on his website says Belarus’ authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 20 more people that rights ...
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Belarus increases military presence near Ukrainian border
On Tuesday, January 7, the Telegram channel Belarusian Hajun reported that Belarus is increasing its military presence near ...