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Belarus says US-backed coup, murder plot against Lukashenko thwarted
Apr 19, 2021 03:49A US-backed coup and assassination plot against Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been thwarted in a joint effort by security services of Belarus and Russia, the country’s senior intelligence official revealed.
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Belarus slams being removed as co-host of ice hockey world c’ship
Jan 19, 2021 14:31Belarus has criticized the “groundless” decision to strip the country of its role as co-host of this year’s ice hockey world championships.
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Belarus’ Lukashenko says only elections can decide future of presidency
Jan 07, 2021 08:31Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko says only elections can decide the future of his presidency, as Minsk plans to hold a referendum on constitutional reforms in the wake of anti-government rallies.
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Belarus raises alarm about US, NATO military build-up in region
Dec 03, 2020 10:06Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko says military build-ups by the United States and NATO near the western borders of his country, Russia, and a number of other states in the region is cause for “serious concern.”
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Belarus' Lukashenko vows to leave office after adoption of new constitution
Nov 27, 2020 13:31Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko has vowed to leave office after a new constitution is adopted.
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EU imposing sanctions on Belarus’ Lukashenko: Sources
Nov 05, 2020 10:20The European Union (EU) has reportedly launched a procedure to impose sanctions on Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko, his son, and more than a dozen other individuals over allegations that they were involved in a crackdown on opposition rallies.
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Belarus protesters defy police warnings, rally in Minsk again
Nov 02, 2020 10:32Belarus police have dispersed protesters who took to the streets in the capital Minsk on Sunday in continuation of opposition rallies that have been plaguing the country since President Alexander Lukashenko won a sixth term in office.
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Belarus tells US will repel 'external threats' with Russia's help
Oct 25, 2020 09:26Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has warned the United States that his government is prepared, with the help of its ally Russia, to repel any external threat against the county’s security.
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Belarus president visits opposition in jail to discuss constitutional reforms
Oct 11, 2020 06:09Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has visited opposition leaders and political activists detained in a jail in the capital, Minsk, to discuss plans for constitutional reforms, local media say.
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Minsk protest turns violent; police use water cannons
Oct 05, 2020 11:13Thousands of Belarusian protesters have defied government warnings and flocked to the streets in the country’s capital of Minsk to demand the release of jailed activists of the opposition, forcing riot police to use water cannons to disperse the demonstrators.