Putin and Lukashenka are coordinating their actions within the framework of bilateral agreements, including in the CSTO mechanism, - Lukashenka press-secretary
Kremlin: so far there is no need for Russian aid to Belarus via the CSTO
Lukashenka in a phone call with Putin, asked him to tell Angela Merkel not to interfere in Belarus' affairs
Lavrov: Moscow is worried about attempts of foreign interference in the situation in Belarus
Lavrov: elections in Belarus were not perfect, but they cannot be used to undermine the dialogue between society and authorities
6 month agoOnline EU Summit on Belarus has started
Lukashenka at Security Council: "Minsk will decisively respond to arms rattling from abroad, it is already obvious. Polish flags are being raised in Hrodna. It is unacceptable"
Lukashenka says that there are no foreign troops in Belarus. "Some attempting to present Belarusian troops on the way to western borders as troops of Russian Federation"
6 month agoRiot police block striking workers & supporters from getting near the Minsk tractor factory. A few protesters have been detained
Lukashenka claims Western countries are transferring funds to Belarus, often cash, to support street actions
Lukashenka: Western leaders offer us negotiations, but continue to push their line - we see it, but we do not perceive it
Lukashenka promised to deal with striking workers, compared them to Gestapo
Lukashenka convened new security council with governors of regions
In a military hospital in Minsk, 43-year-old Gennady Shutov died. He received a gunshot wound to the head on August 11.
6 month agoBelarus opposition leader Tikhanovskaya calls on EU to not recognize the results of Belarusian Presidential election. "I call on you not to recognize these fraudulent elections," she said in her address to the EU in English posted on YouTube
6 month agoThe "Belshina" car tire factory in Babrujsk is also joining the strike
6 month agoThe workers and sellers of the Vilensky market in Vicebsk are marching in solidarity with the protests and the strikers Belarus
6 month agoIn Salihorsk, the workers of Belaruskali (Potash) announced the strike. Many people came to support them. The number of people really matters. If the rally is too small —the police act quickly.Many workers are afraid to join the strike because of possible consequences
6 month agoFSB is climbing out of Minsk Belarus . Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation Tupolev Tu214VPU is flying from Minsk to Moscow.
6 month agoThe historical Chain Bridge over the Danube river is lit in the colours of the Belarusian flag in solidarity with Belarusian people in Budapest, Hungary August 18, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo
6 month agoThose who came via FSB plane to Minsk are meeting with either Lukashenko or his eldest son Viktor at their unofficial Minsk Sea residence
6 month agoHrodna authorities retreat and allow protesters: 1. To protest at the central squares. Authorities will assist with equipment. 2. Police apologize to the detainees. They are released. 3. The opposition will be allowed on TV. 4. Participants of the strike will not be punished
6 month agoDemonstration in Hrodna
6 month agoRussia's FSB plane arrived in Minsk moments ago. Presumably, it's a special communications plane used to fly in circles around certain points during Russian top officials visits.
6 month agoAerial view of pro-Lukashenka protest in Homel
Russian envoy at UNSC: internal problems of Belarus should be decided in Belarus, not at UNSC
6 month ago"Thank you, Miners." - chant protesters in Independence square Mink, because miners are on strike. White collar workers, students, everybody, workers are uniting right and this is beautiful
Chief lawyer of Tsikhanouskaya campaign denied that there are any plans to cut ties with Russia, also there is no program
6 month agoProtesters are out on the streets of Minsk
Russian Defense Minister Shoigu had phone call with Secretary of Defense Esper. Discussed situation in the world and prevention of incidents
The Ministry of Defense of Belarus told the military attaches of Britain, Germany, Lithuania, Poland and Ukraine about the situation in the country
29y.o. director of museum in Vawkavysk, who refused to sign protocol at the election found dead
The UN Security Council will discuss the situation in Belarus behind closed doors at the initiative of the United States and Estonia.
Helicopter with flag flying over pro-Lukashenka rally in Mahilyow
Lukashenka and Putin had another phone call today. Putin reported on calls with Macron and Merkel
Lukashenka: in response of statements of some western leaders, we have deployed combat units on western border and put them on combat alert
Jens Stoltenberg: Important discussion with Poland President @AndrzejDuda on Belarus. Minsk must demonstrate full respect for fundamental rights. NATO poses no threat and has no military buildup in the region. We remain vigilant and ready to defend all Allies
Lukashenka says that coordination committee of opposition are Nazis, who plans to cut ties with Russia, and join EU and NATO
6 month agoDemonstration of state enterprises in support of Lukashenka in Homel
6 month agoDemonstration in Mogilow in support of Lukashenka
6 month agoIn Salihorsk,miners and workers of Belaruskali, one of the most important enterprises in Belarus,came out to the streets.They are forming striking committees. Kalesnikava joined them. These miners has a lot to lose if fired, it's the city-forming enterprise
Trump on Belarus: "I like seeing democracy. Democracy is a very important word. It doesn't seem like it's too much democracy there in Belarus"
Lukashenka convened National Security Council of Belarus
Lukashenka about coordination committee formed by opposition: "that's coup d'etat, will all following consequences"
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus has confirmed the death of a 3rd participant in the anti-government protests - a 19-year-old man. According to the agency, he was hit by a car on the roadway & died on the spot, Interior Ministry press secretary Olga Chemodanova announced
The top Democrat & Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee urge the Trump Administration "to reject Moscow's aggression.to demand the thousands of detained peaceful demonstrators are released" and "to condemn the Belarusian authorities excessive use of violence"
6 month agoRussian and German Ministers of Foreign Affairs discussed situation in Belarus in a phone call
Belarus Ministry of Defense: fighter jets are patrolling border. Also flights of An-26, Yak-130, Su-30SM scheduled
Russian Ambassador to Belarus visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs today. After visit said this meeting was scheduled
Putin and Macron discussed Belarus in a phone call, Putin highlights need to not allow foreign interference in the internal affairs of Belarus
6 month agoPeople came to Minsk Tractor Works plant to support workers on strike
6 month agoThese massive trucks had their own freedom protest in Lida. Drivers put white-red-white flags on cars and drove through the city. Video ugc/@nashaniva
6 month agoKomsomolskaya Pravda @kpby,a daily Belarusian newspaper was not released today. Its frontpage shows the largest rally in Belarus that took place in Minsk. Officially,a printing machine was broken and the the issue was submitted too late
6 month agoProtest at Belarus State TV and Radio company
