The US has eased sanctions on Belarus after the close Russian ally freed more than 100 political prisoners. United States President Donald Trump has eased sanctions on Belarus after it freed more than 100 political prisoners. But stiff European sanctions remain in place against the close Russian ally. Why has the US deal been struck … Read more
By Mateusz Jaronski & Jan Bolanowski & Paweł Głogowski Published on 13/12/2025 – 6:15 GMT+1 Polish Border Guard officers have revealed the illegal crossing of the Polish-Belarusian border by more than 180 foreigners. The migrants had entered Polish territory through a tunnel dug under a dam near Narewka in the Podlasie region. Thanks to integrated electronic systems, border … Read more
VILNIUS, Lithuania — Flights at Lithuania’s main airport were disrupted on two successive nights in the latest of a string of incidents involving suspected sightings of balloons used to smuggle cigarettes from neighboring Belarus. Authorities plan to discuss possible consequences on Monday. Vilnius Airport said that air traffic was suspended at 9:35 p.m. on Saturday … Read more
Putin ally Lukashenko has ruled Belarus with an iron fist for more than than three decades and is now on seventh term. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has signalled he does not intend to seek another term in office, while rejecting speculation that he is lining up his son as successor. The self-professed “last and only … Read more
President’s office says the decree affects seven women and 23 men who have children. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 30 people convicted for antigovernment protests, four years after huge demonstrations that prompted a massive crackdown on dissent and spurred a new wave of emigration. Lukashenko’s office said in a statement on Wednesday that the … Read more