Alexander Lukashenko

The United States lifted sanctions on Belarusian potash exports on Saturday after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 political prisoners, the largest release since diplomatic talks between Washington and Minsk began. Trump Envoy Negotiates Prisoner Release The release came after...

Russia and Belarus contacted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump increased pressure for his ouster, raising the possibility that Maduro could look for refuge abroad Maduro Signals Readiness To Leave With Amnesty According to a Reuters report citing sources...

In a recent development, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced his intention to run for re-election in 2025. This declaration comes in the wake of the U.S. condemning the recent parliamentary and local council elections as a “sham.” What Happened: Lukashenko, who has...

In his first video appearance since the attempted coup in Russia, Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin hinted at his location being in Africa, according to a BBC report from Monday. The footage, shared through Telegram channels associated with the Wagner mercenary group,...

In response to rising security risks, the Biden administration on Monday urged American citizens in Belarus to evacuate promptly. What Happened: The U.S. embassy in Minsk has advised its citizens in Belarus to leave amidst escalating security threats linked to the presence of Russian Wagner...

Alexander Lukashenko warned that Belarus would employ nuclear weapons in the event of foreign “aggression” against Minsk. What Happened: Lukashenko, on Thursday, said his country wouldn’t hesitate to use nuclear weapons supplied by Russia against foreign aggression, CNN ...

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday warned that he possesses veto power over the utilization of tactical nuclear weapons stationed by Russia in the Belarusian territory, reported Reuters. What Happened: Russian President Vladimir Putin in March unveiled a plan to deploy tactical...

On Monday, Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner Group, released a new audio message expressing gratitude to his supporters and reaffirming his commitment to his cause, following the recent fallout with the Russian government. What Happened: Prigozhin, in his message on the Telegram messenger...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said he persuaded President Vladimir Putin to abandon the idea of assassinating Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin after recent his recent coup attempt in Russia. What Happened: Lukashenko, on Tuesday, in a speech, said, “I said to Putin: ‘Yes...

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the Wagner paramilitary group, has sought exile in Belarus following a failed insurrection in Russia, The Guardian reports. Exile and NegotiationsPrigozhin, a former convict turned powerful mercenary, arrived in Belarus on his private jet. The Belarusian president,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin told 2,500 military personnel on Tuesday they averted a “civil war” in Russia during his second televised address since armed Wagner mercenaries marched toward Moscow Saturday, threatening his 24-year rule and causing Western nations and China to...

The political development in Russia over the weekend created a flutter in the international community, as Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close confidant of President Vladimir Putin and the leader of the paramilitary organization Wagner Group, revolted against the Russian military. What Led To Revolt:...

In a de-escalation of a significant threat to President Vladimir Putin's hold on power, the leader of Russian mercenary fighters from the Wagner militia, which had advanced close to Moscow, announced on Saturday that they agreed to retreat to prevent further bloodshed. The...

In a remark aimed at threatening the U.S., Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said his country has begun receiving shipments of Russian tactical nuclear weapons. What Happened: Lukashenko, in an interview with the Rossiya-1 Russian state TV channel, said some of these weapons are three times...

Russian ally and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko on Monday criticized the West and said the "Union State of Russia and Belarus" will not tolerate their antics forever.  What Happened: The state-owned Belarusian Telegraph Agency reported that Lukashenko, in a meeting with Russia’s...