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CONFLICTSep 16Germans who opted for alternative civilian service once went to help vulnerable people in countries devastated by the Nazis, including Russia and Belarus. Then Moscow started a new war in Europe.From 1990 through the 2000s, Germans traveled to Russia and several other countries to perform alternative civilian service. German women came too, but as volunteers. They worked in hospitals, residential facilities for people with mental and neurological disabilities, and other care homes, and helped older people in their homes. One motivation was to atone for their ancestors’ guilt during World War II, seek reconciliation with the peoples who had suffered under Nazi Germany, and do something useful for them. Meduza spoke with volunteers from those years and the organizers behind the initiatiMeduza [en]
MILITARYSep 16Belarus concentrates forces near border with Poland and Lithuania in military drillMinsk insists there is no cause for concern, and the Belarusian defence ministry describes the exercises as "purely defensive".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 15A former political prisoner tried to leave Russia. After Belarus sent him back, he believes security officers tore pages from his passport so he ‘wouldn’t escape again.’Security officers tore pages from former political prisoner Ivan Lyubshin’s passport, he told RusNews. Lyubshin faces another prison sentence after trying to leave Russia.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 15Alexander Lukashenko called the freezing of $43-44 million in Belarusian funds at Citibank ‘a disgrace for the United States.’ Now U.S. officials have asked the bank to release the money.U.S. officials have asked Citibank to release Belarusian funds frozen at the bank. “We have requested from them as to why they have not released the money,” said U.S. presidential envoy John Coale, who met with Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk on September 15.Meduza [en]
POLITICSSep 15UN experts say Belarus justice system used to target Lukashenko opponentsAl Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTSep 15How Belarus helps Russia and its drone arsenal target Ukraine and threaten NATOEuroNews [en]
CONFLICTBREAKINGSep 15Recent drone strikes on Western Ukraine supported by relays from Belarusian territory — DemchenkoUkrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 14Drama At The Border: How Belarusian Dissident Statkevich Refused ExileAt the Lithuanian border, Belarusian opposition veteran Mikalay Statkevich faced a stark choice: freedom in exile or remaining in the country he had spent decades fighting for. He chose Belarus -- and was taken straight back to prison.RFE/RL
POLITICSSep 9How Belarusians still find hope in a silenced countryThe documentary "Letters From the Silenced Country" depicts the ongoing repression under the authoritarian regime. Director Andrei Kutsila talked to DW ahead of the film's Venice premiere.DW News [en]
MILITARYSep 7Russia deploys indestructible and nuclear - capable Oreshnik missile systems to Belarus - London Business Newslondonlovesbusiness.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 7Latvia bans Russian and Belarusian print media, citing propaganda concernsLatvia has become the first European country to ban imports of Russian consumer goods including books and print media, framing the move as a defense against Kremlin disinformation and hybrid warfare.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 1Europe should already start planning for a post-Lukashenka BelarusThere is nothing about today’s Belarus that suggests a country on the verge of change. Nevertheless, European policymakers would be well-advised to begin preparing for a post-Lukashenka Belarus now, in order to have a plan in place when the moment of transition arrives, writes Viktar Baranau. The post Europe should already start planning for a post-Lukashenka Belarus appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICSAug 29Belarusian State Quietly Builds Dissident DNA DatabaseThe Belarusian state is reportedly discreetly compiling a DNA database focused on dissidents. This action raises concerns about state surveillance and its implications for human rights.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
MILITARYAug 25Belarus begins air defense , air force exercisesBelarus has commenced air defense and air force exercises. This indicates ongoing military training activities by the nation's armed forces.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
MILITARYAug 25China - Belarus joint training wraps up ; Z - 20K joins drill , demonstrating anti - terror readiness : expertA joint military training between China and Belarus concluded, with the Z-20K aircraft participating, to demonstrate anti-terror readiness. This exercise highlights military cooperation and capabilities between the two nations.globaltimes.cn · China
WORLDAug 21'We are guarding Germans, Belgians': Latvia stops 28 migrants from Belarus after tunnel discoveryLatvia has been experiencing a rise in irregular migration in recent months, something that European leaders call a hybrid attack by Aliaksandr Lukashenka’s regimeEuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 21China - Belarus Swift Eagle 2026 joint training in Full SwingThe 'Swift Eagle 2026' joint training exercise between China and Belarus is currently in full swing. This activity signifies ongoing military cooperation between the two nations.globalsecurity.org · Syria
POLITICSAug 20Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia , BelarusUkraine is urging the FIA to re-evaluate its decision to lift the ban on competitors from Russia and Belarus. This represents an appeal related to international sporting sanctions in the context of ongoing conflict.cyprus-mail.com · Cyprus
POLITICSAug 18Eight non-EU countries to adopt EU sanctions on BelarusThe measures tighten restrictions on trade and technology that could support Belarus's military and industrial capabilities.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 14The Migrant Tunnels Burrowing From Belarus Into The EUMigrant tunnels are reportedly being dug from Belarus into the European Union. This highlights a developing method of illegal border crossing and the challenges it poses to border security.centralasiatimes.com · Azerbaijan
CONFLICTAug 13Exchange of bodies of fallen soldiers between Russia , Ukraine took place at Novaya Guta checkpoint in BelarusAn exchange of bodies of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine occurred at the Novaya Guta checkpoint in Belarus. This event reflects humanitarian aspects related to the ongoing conflict.sb.by · Belarus
POLITICSAug 11Belarusian opposition politician and scientist Aliaksandr Milinkevich dies at 79The former Sakharov Prize laureate ran against Aliaksandr Lukashenka for the Belarusian presidency in 2006.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 11Latvia steps up border security amid surge in irregular migration from BelarusThe Latvian government says the increase in irregular migration represents a hybrid threat orchestrated by Russia and Belarus.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 11Euronews ban in Belarus: Those who ban media fear the truthThe ban on Euronews in Belarus shows that the battle of systems with autocracies centres on whether people can access independent information, SPD politician Holger Mann writes in an Euronews opinion piece.EuroNews [en]
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