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European Parliament calling to toughen sanctions against Belarus

The statement comes in the wake of "Ryanair hijacking" which MEPs refer to as an act of state terrorism.

21:00, 10.06.2021

Lukashenko designates day of Soviet invasion of Poland, Ukraine as Unity Day in Belarus

It will be marked on September 17.

15:00, 08.06.2021

Move to invite "LPR" terrorists to Minsk to "hurt" Lukashenko, MFA Ukraine warns

With his act, Lukashenko is pushing Ukraine to respond.

16:00, 04.06.2021

From international law perspective, "Lukashenko is nobody" – Kravchuk

Ukraine doesn't accept what's being done in Belarus by Lukashenko's regime, the ex-president says.

11:30, 04.06.2021

Lukashenko de facto recognizes puppet "republics" in Donbas – Delegate to TCG Garmash

Following the statement on Protasevich interrogation prospects by unrecognized authorities, Minsk has publicly ceased to be neutral.

16:30, 02.06.2021

Lukashenko allows 'investigators from Donbas' to interrogate journalist Protasevich

The "LPR Prosecutor General's Office" reportedly asked Belarus to hand the journalist over to them.

13:00, 02.06.2021

MFA Ukraine drafts package of sanctions against Lukashenko regime

The package is yet to be considered by the NSDC.

23:00, 28.05.2021

Lukashenko, Putin to meet in Sochi on May 28

The meeting will take place against the backdrop of the scandal with the forced landing of a Ryanair plane.

13:10, 28.05.2021

Ukraine Ambassador to Belarus: Lukashenko personally ordered to nab Protasevich

The operation was by no means a spontaneous effort, the diplomat stresses.

18:45, 26.05.2021

EU to approve fourth package of sanctions against Belarus in June – journalist

Sectorial sanctions are to be introduced by August.

16:15, 26.05.2021

Volodymyr Ohryzko: If no sanctions are imposed on Lukashenko regime, Western powers will testify to their toothlessness

Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko sat down with UNIAN to explain why Ukraine will have to sacrifice "good relations" with Belarus, whether it is possible that the scenario of Roman Protasevich's "detention" was written in Moscow, and why the collective West needs to apply harsh sanctions against the dictator over his actions.

22:30, 24.05.2021

Interview

MP Shevchenko recently traveling to Lukashenko expelled from ruling faction

Shevchenko met with Lukashenko in Minsk on April 20, 2021.

12:20, 24.05.2021

Belarus Defense Ministry confirms MiG-29 sent to intercept Ryanair plane, cites bomb threat

Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense Command Major General Andrei Gurtsevich has commented on the incident.

19:59, 23.05.2021

Lukashenko, Putin discuss Ukraine's aspirations for NATO membership

The two presidents agreed to meet.

15:59, 10.05.2021

Germany's Maas says hockey world championship in Belarus "greatest PR gift for Lukashenko"

Belarus must meet "specific requirements" to host the tournament, IIHF chief said.

10:40, 15.01.2021

Sheremet murder: Ex-Belarus KGB officer ready to testify

The man is supposed to arrive in Kyiv with no exact date set so far.

10:40, 05.01.2021

USSR 2.0: Putin's legacy

13:35, 11.12.2020

Opinion

Lukashenko ready to allow Russia to annex Belarus – ex-official

He "is aware of Russian authorities seeking to have Belarus accede to Russia."

11:05, 27.11.2020

Ukraine aligns itself with EU restrictive measures against Belarus

The sanctions were adopted on October 2, 2020.

16:20, 20.11.2020

Ukraine not to slap sanctions on Lukashenko – media

At the same time, Kyiv also does not intend to meet with the Belarusian opposition leaders because of their pro-Russian stance.

16:10, 20.11.2020

Lukashenko warns Ukraine of sanctions, criticizes Zelensky for playing along with West

Ukraine's move to impose economic restrictions on Belarus Lukashenko branded "shameful copycatting the European Union and the U.S."

19:00, 14.11.2020

Democracy March in Belarus: Rights watchdogs report mass arrests (Photo)

In Minsk, some subway stations have been shut down due to ongoing unrest.

19:30, 08.11.2020

EU slaps personal sanctions on Lukashenko, entourage

The initial sanctions package introduced on October 2 did not have Lukashenko on the list.

18:45, 06.11.2020

EU envoys approve sanctions on Lukashenko, 14 officials – journalist

The list is set to be published in the EU official journal on Friday.

18:00, 04.11.2020

EU to impose sanctions against Lukashenko next week

The measures are to be confirmed on November 6.

19:59, 30.10.2020

Lukashenko accuses Poland, Lithuania of funding Belarus protests

The most proactive strikers allegedly receive funding from abroad, he claims.

09:50, 28.10.2020

Lukashenko orders sanctions targeting students, professors taking part in mass rallies

He remains convinced that there are only a few such protesters.

16:30, 27.10.2020

Canada slaps additional sanctions on Belarusian officials

The second set of sanctions is being adopted in coordination with recent actions taken by the EU and the U.S.

18:56, 15.10.2020

Tikhanovskaya addresses Lukashenko with ultimatum

The opposition has also called on government officials to publicly cease further support for the regime.

16:05, 13.10.2020

FM Kuleba reveals details of upcoming sanctions against Lukashenko's regime

The European Union slapped sanctions on 40 senior officials of the Lukashenko regime on October 2.

13:10, 13.10.2020

EU to sanction Lukashenko, citing worsening Belarus violence – media

Belarus announced retaliatory sanctions against the EU earlier this month.

23:00, 12.10.2020

Over 100,000 people protest in Minsk, demanding release of political prisoners (Photo, video)

Human rights activists estimate that law enforcers detained over 180 people across the country on October 4.

01:50, 05.10.2020

EU imposes sanctions on 40 Belarussian officials

Alexander Lukashenko is not on the sanctions list.

18:30, 02.10.2020

U.S. yet to decide on recognizing Tikhanovskaya Belarus president – Pompeo

Pompeo said the U.S. wanted to support the aspirations of the people on the streets.

12:45, 02.10.2020

FM Kuleba explains how Ukraine intends to formally refer to Lukashenko

The minister was asked almost a week after he said Ukraine was not recognizing Lukashenko as Belarus' legitimate president.

13:35, 30.09.2020

UK, Canada slap sanctions on Lukashenko, his son

The measures include a travel ban and asset freeze.

23:59, 29.09.2020

Macron says Lukashenko has to step down

The Belarusian president snapped back with a "yellow vests" reminder.

11:55, 28.09.2020

Risks "immeasurable" for Ukraine: Kuleba on Lukashenko's friendship with Russia

The top diplomat says Ukraine, Poland, and Lithuania offered mediation to Belarus within the framework of the Lublin Triangle interaction format, but the government in Minsk never responded to the proposal.

16:20, 26.09.2020

Only President of Turkmenistan congratulates Lukashenko on inauguration

Most of countries did not recognize Lukashenko as Belarus' president.

16:59, 24.09.2020

Zelensky: Ukraine in solidarity with EU position on Belarus

He says the Belarusian authorities should find an opportunity for dialogue with their own people.

14:05, 24.09.2020

EU responds to so-called "inauguration" of Lukashenko

He was sworn in as President of Belarus on September 23.

10:55, 24.09.2020

"Inauguration" does not legitimize Lukashenko as Belarus president – Kuleba

At the same time, the foreign minister says Ukraine has never interfered in internal affairs of the neighboring state.

00:00, 24.09.2020

Lukashenko reportedly sworn in as Belarus president – local media

Several hundred people were present at the ceremony.

12:20, 23.09.2020

Belarusian police detain dozens of female protesters in Minsk – media

Black uniformed riot police swiftly forced hundreds of women, who had stood with linked hands, into police vans.

22:35, 19.09.2020

"Go drink some water and calm down": Avakov ridicules Lukashenko's allegations of Ukraine meddling

The Belarusian leader, whose win in the latest election is being widely contested, labeled Ukraine "an outpost of political provocations."

12:20, 18.09.2020

EP votes to reject official results of Belarus presidential poll, calls for sanctions

The elections were conducted in flagrant violation of internationally recognized standards.

23:59, 17.09.2020

Belarus beefing up security on border with Ukraine, closes borders with Lithuania, Poland

The Belarusian leader says that this is a "forced" measure.

20:50, 17.09.2020

Updated

Lukashenko asks Putin for "some types of weapons"

The Belarusian president had a meeting with Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on September 16.

11:30, 17.09.2020

Tikhanovskaya vows security guarantees to Lukashenko if he gives up power in Belarus

She said Lukashenko would "get even more than that."

12:45, 16.09.2020

Rada calls Belarus elections out as "unfair", backs EU sanctions on Minsk

The official results of presidential elections do not reflect the real expression of Belarusian people's will.

15:05, 15.09.2020