Belarus

Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, governed by an authoritarian regime under President Alexander Lukashenko. It is a close ally of Russia and has been a key staging ground for Russian military operations in Ukraine.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its deep involvement in the Ukraine conflict, including hosting Russian troops and facing international sanctions and bans from sporting events.

Latest on Belarus

• Ukraine calls on FIA to reconsider lifting ban on competitors from Russia, Belarus
• Belarusian Ransom Cartel Mastermind Gets 16 Years in Prison
• Ice hockey-Russia, Belarus still barred from men's World Championship as IIHF extends ban
• Lukashenko says Belarus will not join Putin’s war in Ukraine
• World body extends ban on Russia and Belarus over Ukraine invasion
• Ukraine’s Zelenskyy calls Russia’s bluff in Belarus
• Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has publicly warned Russian officials against efforts to pull his country into the conflict
• Russian officials against efforts to pull his country into the conflict with Ukraine
• threatens to remove relay stations in the country used by Russia unless Minsk acts within a week
• relay stations in the country used by Russia
• Ukraine warns Belarus of 'consequences' over drone equipment
• Russia borders Belarus

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