Belarus
Belarus Says Russia, Allies Must Confront West As President Hints Resigning
"We can stand against such a difficult environment only by collective efforts," Belarusian presidentially appointed lawmaker Anatoly Isachenko told fellow members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
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."
Trust, Not Repression is Safest Path for Any Government to Survive COVID
If governments expect to maintain order, they need to be forward-thinking in their responses to COVID-stricken economies.
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.
Russia Intel Chief Blames U.S., CIA for Belarus Unrest
Russia has supported beleaguered Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko who faces mass protests against his nearly three-decade rule.
Romney Compares U.S. to Belarus if Trump Refuses to Leave Office
The Utah senator has been critical of Trump throughout his presidency.
Russia Troops Drop Near West Border in Belarus Drills Being Watched by U.S.
"As with all activity in the region, we are aware of and closely monitoring the exercise," U.S. European Command spokesperson Navy Lieutenant Commander Russ Wolfkiel told Newsweek.
Russia Eyes East and West Border Threats, Looks to China for Closer Ties
"China and Russia are united like a mountain, and their friendship is unbreakable," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said.
U.S. Ally Poland: Russia-Belarus Border Drills Are 'Internal Propaganda'
The Polish National Defense Ministry told Newsweek it "assesses that recent anti-Polish narrative expressed by authorities of some nations participating in the exercise is motivated mainly by their internal propaganda needs."
Russia Troops to Head to Belarus for Drills at Tense Border Amid Unrest
"This is just the beginning," Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned as he cracked down on protests to retain power and shored up ties with his Russian ally.
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.
U.S. Military Defends Rocket Drills Called 'Extremely Dangerous' by Russia
"This exercise is a demonstration of partnership between NATO Allies aimed at improving interoperability, and is not directed toward a particular country or adversary," the 41st Field Artillery Brigade's Major Joseph Bush said.
Russia Holds Drills Near U.S. and Its European Allies While Belarus Festers
Russia and Belarus both held drills around Baltic NATO states Lithuania and Poland, accused by Moscow and Minsk of instigating unrest against longtime President Lukashenko as U.S. and Russian jets met across the world.
Russia 'Hopes' It Won't Need to Send Force to Belarus, Which Blames West
"Russia wasn't and isn't interfering with Belarusian affairs," the Kremlin said as Moscow officials accused neighboring NATO nations of "external interference in the affairs of a sovereign state."
U.S. Allies Demand New Vote in Belarus, Belarus Seeks Russia for Support
"Latvia considers that the only solution is new presidential elections," the Baltic country's foreign service told Newsweek of neighboring Belarus, where President Alexander Lukashenko warns against an outside plot against him.
U.S. Allies Watch Borders as Belarus Sends Military, Russia Presses West
The foreign ministries of Poland and Lithuania tell Newsweek they are closely monitoring Belarusian border exercises, as President Alexander Lukashenko accuses them of hatching a U.S.-led plot against him.
Russia May Use Belarus Unrest to Boost Security Against West, Officials Say
"I mean the stars are aligned. The best timing to inject 'order' is when a society is in chaos, especially given the power vacuum," a senior U.S. intelligence official told Newsweek.
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.
Pompeo Says Claim Floyd Protests Weaken U.S. Moral Authority Is 'Insulting'
Secretary of state told Radio Free Europe he had no worries about the U.S.'s ability to take a tough line with authoritarian regimes.
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.