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Olympics February 26, 2021

Belarusian Olympic body elects Lukashenko's son as leader

The Belarusian Olympic Committee elected the son of President Alexander Lukashenko as leader on Friday, despite both men being suspended by the IOC and barred from the Tokyo Games.

Russia February 24, 2021

Russia's Putin, Belarus' Lukashenko spark backlash for skiing, riding snowmobiles during mass protests

From Minsk to Moscow, there has been an extended season of discontent, so the images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarussian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko shushing down ski slopes and riding snowmobiles in the mountains around Sochi evoked some strong reaction.

SPORTS January 18, 2021

IIHF pulls hockey worlds from Belarus, seeks new host

The hockey world championships were pulled from Belarus on Monday following pressure from opposition groups and a threatened boycott by sponsors.

Olympics December 7, 2020

IOC suspends Belarus president Lukashenko from Olympic Games

The IOC suspended the authoritarian president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, on Monday from all Olympic activities including the Tokyo Games next year.

Belarus November 19, 2020

Legacy of socialism? State violence continues in Belarus

In Belarus, government security forces continue to abuse, arrest and torture pro-democracy protesters since mass demonstrations became an almost-daily feature of life in the country after authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko won his sixth term in a widely disputed election more than 100 days ago. 

Belarus September 30, 2020

UK, Canada sanction Belarus over 'rigged' election, treatment of protesters

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has been sanctioned by Canada and the United Kingdom as massive protests continue in the country over an election which is has been widely viewed internationally as rigged.

Mitt Romney September 24, 2020

Mitch McConnell, Mitt Romney respond to Trump's peaceful transfer of power remarks

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, called President Trump's response to a question about peacefully transferring power after the election "unthinkable."

Belarus September 23, 2020

Despite mass protests, Belarus President Lukashenko swears himself in for 6th term in secret ceremony

Even as protesters continue to swarm to streets of Belarus's capital, Minsk and much of the international community calls for 66-year-old President Alexander Lukashenko to end his 26-year reign, the embattled leader was sworn in for a 6th term in a secret ceremony on Wednesday.

Belarus September 20, 2020

Belarus sees another massive Sunday protest after opposition leader detained

Tens of thousands of Belarusians calling for the authoritarian president to resign marched through the capital Sunday as the country’s wave of protests entered its seventh week.

Belarus September 17, 2020

US diplomat pleas for husband jailed in Belarus after visiting family

The pro-democracy protests and subsequent crackdown in Belarus are hitting home for one American couple. 

Belarus September 15, 2020

Ukraine backs opposition forces against Belarusian president

Ukrainian lawmakers joined western countries in condemning the recent presidential re-election in Belarus by passing a motion that would enforce future sanctions against individuals involved in fixing elections and using violence against demonstrators.