Alexander Lukashenko

Ukraine warns Russia may provocate against Belarus

Russia could carry out a provocation against Belarus, Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, warned on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 12:34 PM

Belarus must be part of Ukraine peace talks, says Lukashenko

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko claims that Belarus should be included in peace talks on Ukraine, according to the pro-government Telegram channel Pul Pervogo on Oct. 18.

18 October 2024, 10:34 AM

Belarus accused of abducting over 2,219 Ukrainian children

Belarus abducted at least 2,219 Ukrainian children from occupied territories between 2021 and June 2024 for reeducation, militarization, and propaganda, according to a report by human rights groups, including ZMINA and VESNA, supported by Freedom House on Oct. 10.

10 October 2024, 05:11 PM

Lukashenko announces a national smartphone, sparking design discussions on social media — photos

Belarus dictator Alexander Lukashenko announced the launch of a domestic mobile phone featuring its own software on Sept. 27.

27 September 2024, 02:39 PM

Lukashenko meets 'DNR' leader Pushylin amid ongoing support talks

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko met with Denys Pushylin, head of the separatist "DNR" group, Belarus' state news agency Belta reported on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 02:55 PM

Lukashenko pledges no offensive actions outside Belarus amid troop buildup

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko would never order an attack or engage in military actions beyond Belarusian territory, he declared during a meeting focused on current issues in information policy on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 06:27 PM

Putin might convince Lukashenko to take a dangerous step despite troop reluctance

Pavlo Sverdlov, editor-in-chief of Euroradio, discussed the threats posed by Belarus amid the buildup of its troops on the Ukrainian border during a Radio NV broadcast.

27 August 2024, 06:15 PM

Fortifications on Belarus border 99% complete; Invasion through Zhytomyr Oblast unlikely — Local administration

Fortifications on the border with Belarus in Zhytomyr Oblast are nearly complete, with local authorities asserting that an invasion from the north through the region is unlikely.

26 August 2024, 05:58 PM

Ukraine demands Belarus to withdraw troops from border, tensions rise

Kyiv called on Belarus to withdraw its troops recently deployed along the state border between the countries under the pretext of exercises, Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry wrote in its official statement published on its website on Aug. 25

26 August 2024, 08:11 AM

Belarus redeploys troops to Ukraine border over alleged threat, says Lukashenko

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko claimed he "was forced" to redeploy nearly one-third of his military to the border with Ukraine, alleging that over 120,000 Ukrainian troops are stationed there, he told Rossiya TV on Aug. 15.

19 August 2024, 12:50 AM

Belarusian Defense Ministry shows tanks allegedly deployed to border regions with Ukraine; Kyiv responds

The Belarusian Defense Ministry claimed to be deploying additional military equipment to the Ukrainian border, sharing photos and videos of tanks on Telegram on Aug. 11.

11 August 2024, 01:25 PM

Lukashenko claims ‘destruction’ of Ukrainian drones over Belarusian territory

Self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that Belarusian air defense forces, on heightened alert, had destroyed drones allegedly launched by Ukraine toward Belarus and Russia, Belarusian propaganda outlet Belta reported.

10 August 2024, 12:57 PM

EU approves new sanctions package against Belarus targeting over 260 individuals and 37 organizations

The European Union approved a new package of sanctions against Belarus, targeting individuals and organizations involved in repressions and human rights violations, according to the report by the Council of the European Union dated Aug. 5.

5 August 2024, 04:52 PM

Belarusian self-proclaimed Lukashenko meets Russian dictator Putin at Valaam Monastery

Self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in Russia and met with dictator Vladimir Putin at the Valaam Monastery in Karelia, the Telegram channel Pul Pervogo, which is associated with Lukashenko, reported on July 25.

25 July 2024, 11:32 PM

NATO faces serious challenge with potential Putin-Lukashenko plans for Baltic unrest

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and self-proclaimed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko may be planning possible unrest in the Baltic states, putting NATO in a very difficult position, international columnist Ivan Yakovna suggested on Radio NV on June 7.

8 June 2024, 04:45 PM

Lukashenko signs law suspending Belarus’ role in European arms treaty

Belarus’ self-proclaimed President Alexander Lukashenko has signed a law suspending the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, the Russian state news agency Interfax reported on May 28.

29 May 2024, 11:10 AM

Putin to urge Lukashenko to join nuclear exercises during Belarus visit

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin plans to persuade Alexander Lukashenko to participate in Russian exercises with non-strategic nuclear weapons in his visit in Belarus, claimed Russian propaganda agency RIA-Novosti on May 24.

24 May 2024, 03:16 PM

Putin and Lukashenko to discuss cooperation during meeting in Belarus

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will travel to Belarus on an official visit, where he will meet with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk in the evening of May 23, Putin's press secretary Dmitry Peskov announced, according to news agency Interfax.

23 May 2024, 04:40 PM

Russia's puppet Lukashenko appoints new chief of the General Staff of Belarus

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko appointed Pavel Muraveiko as the new Chief of the General Staff of country's Armed Forces and First Deputy Minister, Belarusian pro-government BelTA media outlet reported on May 23.

23 May 2024, 03:48 PM

Belarusian dictator's grand Sochi residence revealed in new investigation

A sprawling new residence, complete with high-end amenities such as a hotel and restaurant complex, is currently under construction in the mountains near Sochi for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko, according to a report by The Insider on April 30.

1 May 2024, 11:43 AM

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