2011 Belarus Special Weapons News

Lukashenko to decide what to do with metro convicts RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Belarusian President Lukashenko has not yet made a decision about the fate of two convicted of carrying out attack in Minsk subway.
Belarus to build 'best spacecraft' - Lukashenko RIA Novosti 16 Dec 2011 -- Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko: Former Soviet republc would build the best spaceship the world has ever seen.
Belarus gets surface-to-air missiles from Russia RIA Novosti 15 Dec 2011 -- Belarus has taken delivery of the first consignment of advanced Tor-M2 antiaircraft missile systems from Russia, Belarusian Defense Minister Yury Zhadobin said.
Jailed Belarusian ex-Air Force chief ‘lobbied interests of Russian firm’ RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2011 -- Igor Azarenok was lobbying the interests of a Russian company.
Belarusian Air Force General Sentenced In Bribery Case RFE/RL 12 Dec 2011 -- The Belarusian Supreme Court's Military Collegium has sentenced the former commander of the country's air force to nine years in jail.
Iran Issues Top EU Foreign Ministers' Meeting RFE/RL 01 Dec 2011 -- European Union foreign ministers have beefed up their sanctions against Iran at a meeting in Brussels in the aftermath of this week's storming of the British Embassy in Tehran.
EU urges Belarus to ban death penalty RIA Novosti 01 Dec 2011 -- The European Union on Thursday called on Belarus to join the rest of Europe in prohibiting capital punishment.
Council of Europe urges Belarus to revise penalty for bombers RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Council of Europe’s Secretary General Thornbjorn Jagland called on Belarus to discard the death penalty for two Belarusians.
Belarusian Court Sentences Minsk Subway Bombers To Death RFE/RL 30 Nov 2011 -- A Belarusian court has convicted and sentenced to death two men for a bomb attack in the Minsk subway in April.
Minsk subway bombers sentenced to firing squad, no appeal RIA Novosti 30 Nov 2011 -- Two Belarusians convicted of carrying out a bomb attack in the Minsk subway were sentenced to death.
Planning For Life After Lukashenka RFE/RL 04 Oct 2011 -- Alyaksandr Lukashenka, the leader of Belarus, is facing his gravest crisis to date. During last December's presidential election Lukashenka unleashed a massive crackdown on the political opposition that drove his country - often described as 'Europe's last dictatorship' - into even deeper diplomatic isolation.
EU Vows Support for Belarus Opposition VOA 29 Sep 2011 -- The EU has pledged to continue supporting the opposition in Belarus, in an effort to pressure authoritarian President Lukashenko to launch democratic reforms.
UN Human Rights Chief Wants Access To Belarus RFE/RL 20 Sep 2011 -- The UN's top human rights official has called on Belarus to release all political prisoners immediately and to allow a UN rights mission to visit.
Belarus may buy outdated Su-30 fighters from Russia RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2011 -- Eighteen Su-30K fighter jets which were delivered by Russia to India in the 1990s could end up in service with the Belarusian air force, respected Russian business daily Kommersant said on Friday.
Russia to deploy S-400 air defense systems in joint drills with Belarus RIA Novosti 16 Sep 2011 -- Russia will deploy advanced S-400 air defense systems during joint military exercises with Belarus in September, a spokesman for the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Belarusian servicemen to arrive in Russia for joint military drills RIA Novosti 06 Sep 2011 -- The first train carrying Belarusian servicemen will arrive in Russia's Nizhny Novgorod Region on the Volga for joint military drills.
Belarus Pledge To Release Political Prisoners RFE/RL 02 Sep 2011 -- Four Belarusian activists jailed in connection with last year's contentious presidential election have been freed.
Belarus' Lukashenko vows to free all election protesters RIA Novosti 02 Sep 2011 -- Belarus' authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has said he will pardon all people jailed for taking part in mass protests.
Belarus And The Independence Day That Wasn't RFE/RL 25 Aug 2011 -- When Belarus became an independent country on August 25, 1991, it seemed like a dream come true for Anatol Sidarevich.
Belarus On The Brink RFE/RL 23 Aug 2011 -- Upon coming to power in 1994, the country's authoritarian president, Alyaksandr Lukashenka, maintained a Soviet-style economy.
U.S. 'Disappointed' After Belarus Quits Nuclear Deal RFE/RL 20 Aug 2011 -- The United States has expressed disappointment after Belarus said it was suspending its involvement in a plan to get rid of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium with U.S. assistance.
U.S. expands sanctions against Belarus RIA Novosti 12 Aug 2011 -- The United States has imposed additional economic sanctions against Belarus.
Belarus President Pardons Nine Convicted For December Protests RFE/RL 11 Aug 2011 -- Belarusian President Lukashenka has pardoned nine of the 41 people convicted for taking part in protests that reelection.
Lukashenko grants pardon to participants in Dec. protests RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2011 -- Belarusian President Lukashenko has granted pardons to 9 people convicted of taking part in mass anti-government protests.
Breivik ‘underwent paramilitary training in Belarus’ RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2011 -- Belarusian opposition politician: Norway’s twin terror suspect Anders Behring Breivik trained at a secret paramilitary field camp in Belarus earlier this year.
Belarus And Norway Reflected In The Mirror Of Terrorism RFE/RL 26 Jul 2011 -- Only about one-third of Belarusians, according to opinion polls, believe one man carried out the Minsk attack, in which 15 people were killed.
Belarus Protests Continue As Minsk, Moscow Sit Down For Share-Sale Talks RFE/RL 14 Jul 2011 -- Dozens more demonstrators were detained on the night of July 13 in the Belarusian capital and other cities.
European Parliament Mulls How To Ramp Up Pressure On Belarus RFE/RL 13 Jul 2011 -- EU measures against the Belarusian regime are paying dividends.
Top EU Diplomat Defends Actions On Belarus, Regime 'Losing Control' RFE/RL 11 Jul 2011 -- Senior EU diplomat for Eastern Europe says latest crackdown on protests in Belarus is a sign the regime is losing its grip.
Lukashenko says ready to deport all political prisoners to EU RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ready to hand over all prisoners that the EU believes are jailed for political reasons.
Belarusian Mass Trials Continue After Fresh Crackdown On Protesters RFE/RL 07 Jul 2011 -- Courts in Belarus have begun hearing cases and imposing sentences and fines on people detained during protests.
Belarusian Opposition Plans More Protests As Economy Weakens RFE/RL 06 Jul 2011 -- A Belarusian opposition leader says protests against the president will continue.
Belarus Jails, Fines Scores After Antigovernment Protests RFE/RL 05 Jul 2011 -- At least 140 people have been sentenced to short terms in jail or fined for taking part in antigovernment protests in Belarus.
Belarus pays off electricity debt to Russia, supplies to resume RIA Novosti 29 Jun 2011 -- Minsk paid off its 600 million ruble ($21.16 million) debt to Russia's electricity export company Inter RAO on Wednesday and the company will resume electricity supplies to Belarus at midnight, a company spokesman said.
Russia Vows To Cut Belarus Power RFE/RL 28 Jun 2011 -- Russia has threatened to cut electricity supplies to Belarus after Minsk failed to repay a debt due to a severe economic crisis.
Belarus Crackdown To Feature In Community Of Democracies Meeting RFE/RL 24 Jun 2011 -- The Belarusian government's crackdown on dissenters will feature in Community of Democracies meeting.
EU Tightens Belarus Sanctions RFE/RL 20 Jun 2011 -- The European Union has once again expanded asset freezes and travel bans on Belarusians linked to President Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s regime.
EU tightens screws on Belarus RIA Novosti 20 Jun 2011 -- European foreign ministers expanded sanctions against Belarus' authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko over a violent postelection crackdown.
Lukashenko to close Belarusian borders in case of economic catastrophe RIA Novosti 17 Jun 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he is ready to close the country's borders if the poor economic situation in the country descends into full-scale crisis.
With Economy In Free Fall, Belarusian President Running Out Of Options RFE/RL 14 Jun 2011 -- Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka seems to be running out of options. Rapidly.
In Poland, Obama Raps Belarus, Ukraine And Reaches Out To Russia RFE/RL 28 May 2011 -- In Poland to wrap up a weeklong European tour, U.S. President Barack Obama has called for Russian participation in a European missile-defense shield while stressing NATO's primacy on any plan to defend its member states.
Statement by the President on the Recent Convictions of Political Prisoners in Belarus The White House 27 May 2011
Obama Condemns Belarus Dissident Sentences, Vows Sanctions RFE/RL 27 May 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has condemned the sentencing of five former presidential candidates in Belarus.
U.S. to expand sanctions against Belarus - Obama RIA Novosti 27 May 2011 -- The United States is set to expand sanctions against Belarus, U.S. President Barack Obama said in a statement.
Belarus Sentences Two More Lukashenko Opponents VOA 26 May 2011 -- Belarus has sentenced two more political opponents of President Alexander Lukashenko to prison terms.
Former Presidential Candidates In Belarus Sentenced To Jail Terms RFE/RL 26 May 2011 -- A court in Belarus has sentenced two opposition leaders to prison terms.
Belarus court hands down prison sentences to opposition leaders RIA Novosti 26 May 2011 -- A Minsk district court sentenced Nikolai Statkevich and Dmitry Uss to 6 and 5.5 years in prison respectively.
Russia Attaches Strings To $3 Billion Loan Offer To Belarus RFE/RL 20 May 2011 -- Russia has offered Belarus a desperately needed $3 billion loan, with significant conditions attached, amid talks between President Alyaksandr Lukashenka and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
EU Gears Up To Widen Belarus Sanctions, As Opposition Candidates Sentenced RFE/RL 20 May 2011 -- European Union foreign ministers are set on May 23 to impose travel bans and asset freezes on more people linked to the Alyaksandr Lukashenka's regime in Belarus, but EU member states remain divided over the adoption of economic sanctions on Belarusian companies.
Belarus opposition activists get suspended sentences RIA Novosti 20 May 2011 -- Two former Belarusian opposition presidential candidates and several election campaign activists were handed two-year suspended sentences on Friday.
Hopes High For Belarusian Bailout During Putin Visit RFE/RL 19 May 2011 -- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is in Minsk for a visit that could result in a bailout loan deal for Belarus, which is battling a crippling economic crisis.
Former Belarusian Presidential Candidate Sentenced To Five Years In Prison RFE/RL 14 May 2011 -- A Belarusian court has sentenced former presidential candidate Andrey Sannikau to five years in a maximum-security prison on charges of organizing mass protests following last year's disputed presidential election.
Belarusian court jails ex-presidential candidate for 5 years RIA Novosti 14 May 2011 -- A Belarusian court sentenced on Saturday a former presidential candidate Andrei Sannikov to five years in prison for organizing mass unrest.
Belarusian Prosecutors Demand Seven Years For Opposition Leader RFE/RL 13 May 2011 -- Belarusian prosecutors have demanded a seven-year prison sentence for opposition leader Andrey Sannikau.
Belarus state prosecutor demands 7-year term for opposition leader RIA Novosti 13 May 2011 -- Belarusian state prosecutors demanded a 7-year jail term for a high-profile opposition leader.
EU Lawmakers Call For Wider Belarus Sanctions RFE/RL 12 May 2011 -- The European Parliament has called on the European Union to expand sanctions on Belarus over its crackdown on the opposition.
Belarus Puts More Lukashenka Opponents On Trial RFE/RL 11 May 2011 -- Two more election opponents of President Alyaksandr Lukashenka have gone on trial in Minsk over protests after December's disputed election.
Belarus accuses opposition leader of plotting December unrest RIA Novosti 11 May 2011 -- Belarusian prosecutors accused opposition leader Nikolai Statkevich of organizing mass anti-government protests.
Analysts: Belarus Moves From Authoritarian to Totalitarian VOA 03 May 2011 -- Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, long called the last dictator of Europe, is cracking down even harder on freedoms of speech, assembly and representation.
Top Belarus Opposition Leader Goes On Trial RFE/RL 27 Apr 2011 -- Questions by the prosecution have concluded on the first day of the trial of Andrey Sannikau.
Opposition Leader Andrei Sannikov Goes On Trial in Belarus VOA 27 Apr 2011 -- One of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko's main political opponents has gone on trial in Minsk.
Ceremonies Mark 25th Anniversary Of Chornobyl Disaster RFE/RL 26 Apr 2011 -- Ceremonies are being held across Ukraine today to mark the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster.
Belarusian President Defiant As Political, Economic Tensions Mount RFE/RL 21 Apr 2011 -- A stubborn and defiant President Alyaksandr Lukashenka delivered his annual state-of-the-nation address before the Belarusian parliament, in what he described as 'an unusual sociopolitical atmosphere.'
President Lukashenko says West trying 'to strangle' Belarus RIA Novosti 21 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday Western countries are preparing direct interference in his country's affairs and are trying 'to strangle the country with a slipknot.'
Investigation Into Minsk Subway Bombing Moves Into High Gear RFE/RL 20 Apr 2011 -- Police in the Belarusian city of Vitsebsk have questioned locals in connection with the investigation into the April 11 Minsk subway bombing that killed 13 and left some 200 injured.
Reports Of Names Of Alleged Subway Bombers Set Off Frenzy RFE/RL 19 Apr 2011 -- Authorities in Belarus remain mum about the suspects who have been detained in connection with the April 11 Minsk subway bombing, which left 13 people dead. In fact, it remains unclear whether authorities have detained four men and one woman or three men and one woman.
Lukashenko accuses West of 'heartlessness' over metro bomb RIA Novosti 19 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Tuesday hit out at Western powers for 'not sending condolences' to the people of Belarus following a deadly bomb attack in the capital, Minsk.
Sponsor, motives in Minsk terrorist attack still unknown RIA Novosti 18 Apr 2011 -- Although Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced on Wednesday, April 13, that the case of the terrorist attack in Minsk had been solved, the investigation is still in full swing. More suspects have been detained, and all of them have admitted to knowing something. But the sponsor and the motives behind the attack are still unknown.
People who didn't prevent Minsk metro blast arrested - Lukashenko RIA Novosti 16 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that during the investigation into the Minsk metro bombing people, because of whose negligence the explosion was not prevented, were arrested.
Minsk slams AP over reports of Belarusian mercenaries in Libya RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2011 -- The Belarusian Foreign Ministry accused The Associated Press news agency on Friday of intentionally misquoting a UN official in a report on the presence of Belarusian mercenaries in Libya.
In Wake Of Minsk Bombing, Authorities Threaten Crackdown On 'Rumormongers' RFE/RL 15 Apr 2011 -- Just 24 hours after the April 11 terrorist bombing in a Minsk subway station, the case had been solved and the perpetrators of the crime had confessed.
Minsk blast case may be consolidated with two other investigations RIA Novosti 15 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian investigators may consolidate the Minsk metro blast case file with inquiries into the 2005 and 2008 blasts in Belarus, a high-ranking investigator said.
Belarus Makes More Arrests Over Minsk Subway Attack RFE/RL 14 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian authorities say they have arrested two more people in connection with the April 11 attack on a subway station in Minsk.
Belarus Security Detains 5 Suspects in Metro Bombing VOA 14 Apr 2011 -- Belarus Deputy Prosecutor General Andrei Shved has announced that security officials have taken five suspects into custody.
Belarus says five suspects detained in Minsk metro blast RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian authorities: A total of five suspects have been arrested following a blast that tore through a crowded subway station in the capital Minsk.
UN Security Council Condemns 'Apparent' Terrorist Attack In Minsk RFE/RL 14 Apr 2011 -- The UNSC has issued a statement condemning what it describes as the "apparent terrorist attack" in the Belarusian capital, killing 12 people.
Belarus prosecutors urge media not to publish unchecked subway blast reports RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian prosecutors urged journalists not to publish unchecked and unofficial information on Monday's terrorist attack.
Belarus Leader Wants Political Opponents Questioned About Bombing VOA 13 Apr 2011 -- Belarus President Lukashenko: Political opponents should be questioned over a deadly blast in the Minsk subway.
Lukashenka Says Suspects Confess To Blast RFE/RL 13 Apr 2011 -- Belarusian President Lukashenka says two suspects have confessed to staging a deadly explosion at a subway station in Minsk.
Minsk subway terrorist attack solved RIA Novosti 13 Apr 2011 --President Alexander Lukashenko: Terrorist attack that tore through a crowded subway station in the Belarusian capital of Minsk has been solved.
Divided EU Foreign Ministers Discuss Wider Belarus Sanctions RFE/RL 12 Apr 2011 -- The EU is struggling to find agreement among member states on whether to impose tougher, targeted sanctions on Belarus.
Minsk Bombing Has Everyone Asking: Who Could Benefit? RFE/RL 12 Apr 2011 -- It is impossible to say who might have been responsible for the rush-hour attack that left 12 dead and more than 200 injured.
Belarus Police Release Sketch of Subway Bombing Suspect VOA 12 Apr 2011 -- The toll from the Minsk subway bombing has risen to 12 dead and 204 injured as Belarus police and politicians struggled for answers.
Belarus Identifies 'Non-Slavic' Suspect In Subway Blast RFE/RL 12 Apr 2011 -- Belarus's KGB security service says it has identified a young man of non-Slavic appearance as a main suspect in the Minsk subway explosion.
Arrests Made in Minsk Subway Bombing VOA 12 Apr 2011 -- Authorities in Belarus have detained several suspects in their hunt for those responsible for the Minsk subway bombing that killed 12 people.
Three people held in Belarus over Minsk metro bomb RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2011 -- Three people have been arrested in Belarus following a blast that tore through a crowded subway station in the capital Minsk.
Rush-hour metro blast rocks Belarusian capital RIA Novosti 12 Apr 2011 -- A bomb equal to 5-7 kg of TNT exploded at a busy subway station in the Belarusian capital Minsk during rush hour on Monday.
Deadly Blast Hits Belarus Subway, Killing 11 RFE/RL 11 Apr 2011 -- A rush-hour explosion at a subway station in the center of the Belarusian capital has reportedly killed 11 people.
Eleven dead in Minsk metro blast RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2011 -- Eleven people were killed in a blast that hit Minsk's Oktyabrskaya metro station on Monday, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said.
Belarus says deadly metro blast was terrorist attack RIA Novosti 11 Apr 2011 -- The blast which tore through a rush-hour Minsk metro station on Monday was a terrorist attack, prosecutors said.
Deadly Blast Hits Belarus Subway RFE/RL 11 Apr 2011 -- An explosion has hit a metro station in the center of the Belarusian capital, Minsk, reportedly causing several fatalities and injuring more than a dozen.
On The Verge Of Economic Disaster, Minsk Turns To Moscow RFE/RL 06 Apr 2011 -- With an economy teetering on the brink of collapse and a nervous population standing in hours-long lines to buy foreign currency or gold, Minsk is going hat in hand to Moscow seeking relief.
EU 'To Keep Pressing Belarus' After Opposition Charges Lessened RFE/RL 31 Mar 2011 -- The EU says it will continue to press for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus.
Exiled Presidential Candidate Senses Opposition's Moment To Unify RFE/RL 29 Mar 2011 -- Ales Mikhalevich woke up on Belarus's election day as one of nine candidates vying to replace President Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
Belarusian NGO Leader Says KGB Pressured Him To 'Collaborate' RFE/RL 21 Mar 2011 -- The leader of a Belarusian nongovernmental organization says KGB officials have been pressuring him to collaborate with the security service
EU Gears Up To Widen Belarus Sanctions RFE/RL 18 Mar 2011 -- The European Union is likely to add another 19 names to its list of Belarusian officials who are subjected to visa bans and asset freezes.
Russia may loan Belarus $6 bln for power plant construction RIA Novosti 16 Mar 2011 -- PM Putin: Russia could lend Belarus about $6 billion for the construction of the first Belarusian nuclear power plant.
Activists Step Up Campaign Against Belarusian Nuclear Plant RFE/RL 15 Mar 2011 -- Activists in Belarus are stepping up their campaign against the country's first nuclear power plant.
Russia agrees to build nuclear plant in Belarus RIA Novosti 15 Mar 2011 -- Russia is to help Belarus build its first nuclear power plant as part of a series of energy agreements signed in Minsk.
Human Rights Watch calls on UN to condemn repression in Belarus RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2011 -- Human Rights Watch called for the UNHCR to adopt a resolution condemning recent human rights abuses in Belarus.
Belarus expects nuclear deal with Russia RIA Novosti 14 Mar 2011 -- Belarus hopes to sign an intergovernmental agreement with Russia on the construction of a nuclear power plant.
EU prepares new sanctions against Belarus - media RIA Novosti 10 Mar 2011 -- The European Union is preparing a new round of sanctions against the Belarusian authorities in response to a court ruling to jail three opposition figures, the EUobserver online paper said on Thursday.
OSCE Concerned Over Opposition Trials In Belarus RFE/RL 18 Feb 2011 -- The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe is voicing strong concern over the start of legal action against opposition protesters.
Belarus opposition activist jailed for 4 years over poll protests RIA Novosti 17 Feb 2011 -- A Minsk court on sentenced Belarusian opposition activist Vasily Parfenkov to four years in prison.
Belarusian Court Sentences Opposition Activist VOA 17 Feb 2011 -- A court in Belarus has sentenced an opposition activist to four years in jail for taking part in a protest following disputed election.
First Anti-Lukashenka Protester Jailed RFE/RL 17 Feb 2011 -- A Belarus court has sentenced an opposition activist to four years in jail for taking part in mass protests in December 2010.
Belarusian Opposition Activist Trials To Start RFE/RL 16 Feb 2011 -- The first Belarusian activist charged with organizing mass disorder during postelection demonstrations in December will face trial on February 17.
Medvedev ratifies Russia-Belarus military supply cooperation agreement RIA Novosti 09 Feb 2011 -- Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ratified on Wednesday a Russian-Belarusian agreement on the mutual supply of military, civil and dual-purpose goods during periods of heightened aggression, the Kremlin said.
Lukashenko may face same fate as Mubarak, U.S. senator says RIA Novosti 05 Feb 2011 -- Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko may follow the same unfavorable destiny as his embattled Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak, senior U.S. senator John McCain said on Friday.
Lieberman: The West's Policy Toward Belarus Has 'Failed Miserably' RFE/RL 04 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman is one of the leading voices in Washington's condemnation of Minsk's crackdown.
McCain Calls Lukashenka 'Brutal Tyrant' RFE/RL 04 Feb 2011 -- US Senator John McCain has harshly criticized Alyaksandr Lukashenka, calling the Belarusian president a "ruthless and brutal tyrant."
Egypt Likely To Scramble Agenda As Munich Security Conference Gets Under Way RFE/RL 04 Feb 2011 -- The EU has instituted a visa ban on some Belarusian officials but has stopped short of sanctions.
Belarusians Barred From EU Put On Defiant Face RFE/RL 03 Feb 2011 -- What do Pres. of Belarus, country's prosecutor-general, the rector of the State University and one of Minsk's top surgeons have in common?
Russia should not ignore rights violations in Belarus - Lavrov RIA Novosti 03 Feb 2011 -- Russia will not turn a blind eye to violations of human rights in Belarus following December's flawed presidential elections.
Some Banned Belarusians Say EU Sanctions Will Not Hurt Them RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Some of the Belarusian officials and others who were sanctioned say the measures will not hurt them.
Lukashenka Releases Critics With Just One Little Catch RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Two critics of authoritarian Belarusian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka have been released and placed under house arrest.
Russia Slams Belarus Crackdown, Sanctions RFE/RL 02 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM Lavrov today: Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's crackdown was "unacceptable," but sanctions "politically motivated."
Moscow slams EU sanctions on Belarus officials RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2011 -- EU sanctions against Minsk are politically motivated, destabilizing and counterproductive.
Russia Says Belarus Sanctions 'Counterproductive' RFE/RL 01 Feb 2011 -- Russia has criticized as "counterproductive" sanctions imposed on Belarus by the European Union and United States.
Belarus to punch back at EU sanctions - Foreign Ministry RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- Belarus will take measures in response to the EU sanctions against top Belarusian officials.
EU, U.S. impose sanctions on Belarus RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- The EU and the US announced the introduction of new travel and financial sanctions on Belarus in response to December's flawed elections.
EU Slaps Sanctions on Belarus VOA 31 Jan 2011 -- EU foreign ministers have imposed sanctions against Belarus in response to the violent arrests and imprisonment of opposition politicians following presidential elections.
EU FMs Ban Lukashenka, 157 Other Top Officals RFE/RL 31 Jan 2011 -- EU foreign ministers, meeting in Brussels imposed asset freezes and visa bans on Belarus President Lukashenka and 157 associates.
EU to Slap Sanctions on Belarus VOA 31 Jan 2011 -- EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels are voting on sanctions against Belarus, following a violent crackdown on opposition supporters.
EU foreign ministers to consider sanctions against Belarus RIA Novosti 31 Jan 2011 -- The European Union's foreign ministers will consider sanctions against Belarus at their meeting in Brussels.
Belarus opposition rallies near KGB head office in Minsk RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2011 -- Belarusian opposition members gathered for an unsanctioned rally in front of the Belarusian security service (KGB) building in downtown Minsk on Sunday.
U.S. Says It Will Expand Sanctions Against Belarus RFE/RL 28 Jan 2011 -- A senior U.S. State Department official says the United States will strengthen existing sanctions against Belarus and increase its financial support for the country's beleaguered civil society sector in response to Minsk's crackdown on democracy activists.
Construction of Belarusian nuclear power plant to begin in September RIA Novosti 25 Jan 2011 -- The construction with Russian assistance of a nuclear power plant in Belarus will begin in September, the head of Russia's nuclear agency, Rosatom, said on Tuesday.
'Troubled' By Minsk Visit, U.S. Senator Urges Coordinated Moves To Counter Belarus Abuses RFE/RL 21 Jan 2011 -- A group of prominent U.S. senators has called for a strong and coordinated response by the United States and European Union to the crackdown on democracy activists following the December reelection of Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
U.S. ready to support EU sanctions against Belarus RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2011 -- The United States supports an EU resolution calling for sanctions against the Belarusian leadership and is ready to take similar measures.
Belarus President Inaugurated in Isolation VOA 21 Jan 2011 -- Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko was inaugurated Friday for a fourth term.
Belarus President Lukashenko takes oath of office fourth time RIA Novosti 21 Jan 2011 -- Alexander Lukashenko was sworn in as president of Belarus for his fourth five-year term after controversial elections.
Lukashenka Sworn In To Start New Term As Belarusian President RFE/RL 21 Jan 2011 -- Alyaksandr Lukashenka has been sworn in to start a new five-year term as president of Belarus.
EU to Boycott Belarus Presidential Inauguration VOA 20 Jan 2011 -- European ambassadors are boycotting Friday's inauguration of President Alexander Lukashenko to protest his government's crackdown.
Belarus criticizes European Parliament's call for sanctions RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Belarus rejected as baseless the European Parliament's resolution calling for EU sanctions against the country's leadership.
Belarus lashes out over EU sanctions RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered the government to respond to the European Parliament's sanctions.
European Parliament Condemns Belarus Crackdown RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- The European Parliament has overwhelmingly endorsed a joint resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Belarus.
U.S. Senators Call For Joint U.S.-EU Action On Belarus RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- A group of prominent U.S. senators are calling for a strong, joint response by the United States and the European Union to the crackdown in Belarus.
Russia, Belarus to sign nuclear power plant deal in 1st quarter RIA Novosti 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia and Belarus will sign a long-discussed agreement to build a nuclear power plant in Belarus in the first quarter of 2011.
Russia To Help Belarus Build Nuclear Power Plant RFE/RL 20 Jan 2011 -- Russia said today it will provide a loan to Belarus to help the country build its first nuclear power plant.
Lukashenko travel ban remains an option - EU RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2011 -- The EU's top diplomat confirmed plans to impose a travel ban on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.
EU to develop unified decision on Belarus by February RIA Novosti 19 Jan 2011 -- The EU should develop a unified decision concerning the Belarus situation by the end of January.
European Parliament Set To Condemn Belarus Crackdown RFE/RL 18 Jan 2011 -- The main political groupings in the EP have put together a joint draft resolution condemning the Belarus crackdown.
Belarus Accuses EU States Of Plotting 'Poll Coup' RFE/RL 14 Jan 2011 -- Belarus accused EU members Poland and Germany of seeking to topple President Alyaksandr Lukashenka.
Clinton Meets With Belarus Rights Activists RFE/RL 07 Jan 2011 -- US Secretary of State Clinton has met with human rights activists from Belarus to discuss the recent Belarusian presidential election.
West Ratchets Up Pressure On Belarus Over Vote RFE/RL 07 Jan 2011 -- Western leaders are looking for new ways to pile pressure on Belarus over its presidential election and detention of opposition protesters.
Belarusian authorities charge 25 protestors over post-election riots RIA Novosti 07 Jan 2011 -- A total of 25 suspects, two of them Russian nationals, were charged over the recent post-election mass riots in Minsk.
Belarus court refuses to release opposition candidate RIA Novosti 06 Jan 2011 -- A Minsk district court on Thursday refused to release Vladimir Neklyaev, an opposition presidential candidate, from custody.
EU urges Belarus to release detained opposition activists RIA Novosti 05 Jan 2011 -- Hungarian ambassador to Belarus: Belarus should release those detained during post-election beatings in Minsk.
United States criticizes closure of OSCE mission in Belarus RIA Novosti 04 Jan 2011 -- The United States has criticized Belarusian authorities for terminating the OSCE mission in the country.
Lukashenko faces new EU entry ban RIA Novosti 04 Jan 2011 -- Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko may be put back on the EU entry ban list over post-election beatings and arrests last month.
First Leader of Belarus Calls for Sanctions Against Lukashenko VOA 04 Jan 2011 -- The first leader of independent Belarus is calling for sanctions against his successor, Alexander Lukashenko.
Belarusian ex-presidential candidate released from custody RIA Novosti 03 Jan 2011 -- Ex-presidential candidate Vitaly Rymashevsky detained two weeks ago over his involvement in Belarus post-election rally has been released, his party's website said.

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