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Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko confirms that the head of the Wagner Group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has arrived in Belarus in accordance with the agreement reached with the Russian government.
2023-06-27

Belarus expels most Ukrainian diplomats, accusing Kyiv of interfering in Belarus's domestic affairs. Only five diplomats will remain at the embassy in Minsk. Belarus additionally orders the closure of the Ukrainian consulate in Brest.
2022-03-23

U.S. President Joe Biden meets with Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at the White House. Biden reiterates his support for the Belarusian opposition activists for "[their] quest for democracy and universal human rights" as Tsikhanouskaya thanks Biden and says that "Belarus will be a success story".
2021-07-28

Former Belarusian presidential candidate Viktar Babaryka tells a court in Minsk that he is innocent of the corruption charges against him. Babaryka was one of the main challengers to President Alexander Lukashenko and was arrested in June 2020. Babaryka says that he cannot confess to crimes that he did not commit and faces up to 15 years' imprisonment if he is found guilty.
2021-06-28

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko suggests that the country would hold a referendum on constitutional reforms.
2020-12-31

Riot police in Belarus use water cannons and stun grenades to break up mass protests against disputed President Alexander Lukashenko.
2020-10-11

The European Council agrees on sanctions against Belarus. Opposition by Cyprus is lifted by also agreeing on a warning to Turkey.
2020-10-2

The Eurasian Economic Union between Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia comes into effect
2015-01-1

Belarus president Alexander Lukashenko is sworn in for a fourth time following the disputed presidential election.
2011-01-21

7 out of 9 presidential candidates, charged with organizing mass disturbances, may receive 15-year sentences in Belarus, according to human rights groups.
2010-12-22