Belarus election: how ‘Europe’s last dictator’ held onto power as his opponents were jailed or exiled
The acclamation of Alexander Lukashenko as Belarus president for a seventh straight term was confirmed on January 26. The ...
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Belarus: A Sham Election That Fools No One
Alexander Lukashenko will soon begin his seventh term as president of Belarus. The official result of the 26 January election gave him 86.8 per cent of the vote, following an election held in a ...
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Putin's Military Force Now Outnumbers Most of Eastern Europe Combined
Czech forces have been regularly deployed in NATO and EU peacekeeping operations ... Under the leadership of President ...
Russia moves to ratify security pact with key ally
Under the deal Moscow would provide nuclear defense to Belarus in case of attack President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday ...
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Belarus must retain its place in 'European family' – Lithuanian foreign minister
VILNIUS – Europe must keep a place for Belarus in the "European family", Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys said on Tuesday. Speaking at the Kosciuszko Forum in Poland, Budrys said that ...
Russia’s fears over ex-Soviet nations laid bare in leaked paper
Kazakhstan, the region’s largest economy, has condemned the invasion, refused to recognise Russia’s territorial gains and made an effort to demonstrate compliance with western sanctions. Neighbouring ...
US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups and independent media from Russia and Belarus
Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive ...
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What the EU must do to compete—and become the leader the world needs
With the United States in retreat under the banner of “America First,” outgoing Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo says ...