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Belarus: Lukashenko Absence After Health Report

Belarus: Lukashenko Absence After Health Report

Longtime Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko was absent from the country's annual "National Flag, Emblem and Anthem Day" celebration on Sunday, fueling speculation on his health.

Belarusian Activist Protasevich Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail

Belarusian Activist Protasevich Sentenced to 8 Years in Jail

Dissident journalist Roman Protasevich, 27, who stands accused of committing 1,586 crimes including organizing mass riots and calling for sanctions against Belarus, was sentenced by a Belarusian court on Tuesday to eight years in prison, BELTA news agency has reported.

NATO Condemns Putin's Decision to Station Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

NATO Condemns Putin's Decision to Station Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus

NATO has slammed the weekend announcement from Vladamir Putin that the Russian president plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus.

Putin To Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

Putin To Deploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons In Belarus

On Saturday, Russia reached an agreement with Belarus — which shares a long border with Ukraine — to station tactical nuclear weapons on the latter's territory. Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin argued the deal would not violate international obligations under nuclear non-proliferation agreements.

Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

A Belarusian court sentenced exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya to 15 years in prison after a trial in absentia on charges including conspiring to overthrow the government....