Alexander Lukashenko
Belarus' Exiled Leader on Protests and the End to Lukashenko's Rule
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya tells Newsweek of her opposition fight against Alexander Lukashenko who hinted on Friday he may stand down.
Belarus' President-in-Exile Urges Joe Biden to Help Oust Lukashenko
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya told Newsweek she hopes the president-elect "will fulfill his promises" to target the strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko.
Biden Says Trump Refuses to Condemn 'Brutal Dictatorship' of Belarus
The Democrat condemned the "appalling human rights abuses" and called for tougher sanctions against the Lukashenko regime.
Apple Is Censoring Belarus Protesters, Activists Say
"We're mostly concerned that if those criminals understand that no one can find them behind [their] mask, they'll ramp up the violence against protesters tenfold," an activist told Newsweek.
After Beatings Fail to Suppress Protests, Belarus Authorizes Live Fire
The Belarusian interior ministry said that the protests disputing Alexander Lukashenko's election win will be dispersed with "military weapons."
The World's Attention is Drifting Away from Belarus. It's Far Too Soon
Lukashenko is hoping the winter will disperse the street protests. But even if he does succeed in clinging on, the country around him has been changed by this past summer—and will keep changing at an unpredictable pace.
Belarusian President Admits He May Have Led Country 'Too Long'
The European Union and the U.S. have not accepted Belarus' August election results, as large anti-Lukashenko demonstrations have persisted within the country.
Abducted Belarus Opposition Figure Ripped Up Passport to Stop Deportation
Mystery had surrounded the fate of Maria Kolesnikova, who witnesses had seen being bundled into a car by masked men in Minsk.
Belarus Video Shows Lukashenko's Police Officers Forcing Kids Into Van
Protests have been ongoing since the disputed election in which Alexander Lukashenko claimed victory.
After Hundreds Quit Belarus Media in Protest, Russian Crews Were Flown In
"Two airplanes full of employees were flown in from Russia. They are taking over our responsibilities," Belarus 3 director Alena Martinovskaya said.
Putin Is Playing Kingmaker in Belarus. He May Not Crown Lukashenko Again
The Russian president is weighing up his options as protests and a brutal crackdown continue in neighboring Belarus after the disputed presidential election.
Putin Warns Against Interference in Belarus After Offering Military Help
"Russia pointed out that foreign attempts to interfere in the country's domestic affairs were unacceptable," the Kremlin said in a statement.
Lukashenko to Belarus: 'Until You Kill Me, There Will Be No New Elections'
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Minsk on Sunday to demand Lukashenko's resignation.
Belarus Activists Urge U.S. to Punish Lukashenko
Alexander Lukashenko's declaration of victory in Sunday's presidential election has been followed by protests, arrests and a brutal crackdown.
Photos, Videos of Belarus Unrest Show Police Beating Election Protesters
President Alexander Lukashenko—who has held power for almost three decades—is accused of rigging Sunday's vote to secure a sixth term in office.
Protester takes on police force in video as unrest breaks out in Belarus
The video emerged as protesters and riot police clashed in Belarus' capital Minsk and other cities in the wake of Alexander Lukashenko's presidential election victory.
Russia Mercenaries Accused in Belarus Spark 'War in Relations' With Putin
Belarus's president Alexander Lukashenko has risked his relationship with Putin over the arrest of Russian men he accuses of being sent to destabilize Sunday's election.
Belarus Opposition Hijacks Pro-Lukashenko Rally, Plays Revolutionary Song
Opposition supporters were inspired by the Soviet-era band Kino's song "Changes," which was played at the event in the center of Minsk ahead of Sunday's election.
Belarus Arrests Election Campaign Chief of Opposition Figure
Belarusian media reports that Maria Moroz, who heads the election campaign of Tikhanovskaya, has been detained.
Can a Housewife Stop Putin from Getting What He Wants in Belarus?
Svetlana Tikhanovskaya is posing a genuine challenge to Alexander Lukashenko's rule, ahead of an apparent push from Russia to incorporate Belarus.
Kremlin Tells Belarus to Free Russians Accused of Disrupting Election
President Alexander Lukashenko claims the arrested men were going to destabilize next week's ballot, in which he faces a popular opposition candidate.
Alleged Russian Fighters in Belarus Raised Suspicions by Not Drinking
Belarus says it arrested 33 Russian mercenaries who were sent to "destabilize" the country ahead of elections in which President Alexander Lukashenko is being challenged.
Pompeo Turns Screw on 'Europe's Last Dictator' Amid Russia Tensions, Unrest
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been in power since 1994, but has accused Russia of trying to undermine him ahead of elections in August.
Russia May Absorb Belarus: 'We're Ready to Unite'
The two nations agreed to a "union state" arrangement in the late 1990s.
Bell Pottinger's Most Controversial Clients
The British PR firm has folded after breaching ethical principles in a racially-charged campaign in South Africa.
Belarus's Lukashenko Backs EU Survival 'At Any Cost'
The Belarusian leader speaks out against Brexit and nationalists within the EU.
Lukashenko Tells Officials to Get Families Into Work
"Put to work those who can and should work," the leader repeated in a tense meeting.
President Lukashenko Dominates Own World Hockey Cup
The president's 13 annual amateur hockey league is set to finish on Saturday.
Belarus Politicians Want Vote on Longer Terms
Proposed referendum could increase terms from five to seven years.
Erdogan Set To Meet With Belarus's Lukashenko
The attempted coup in Turkey apparently forced a previous meeting to be canceled.