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A weak and isolated Belarus suits the Russian president’s strategic goals, but only up to a point
The world’s democracies can help put our suffering country on the path to freedom. We will be ready when they do
Vitaly Shishov found dead days after Olympian Krystsina Tsimanouskaya claimed asylum
West should heed opposition calls to extend and tighten sanctions
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Sochi summit underscores Putin’s position as Lukashenko’s most reliable foreign ally
Country’s leader seek to counter international condemnation for grounding of Ryanair jet
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The EU has more sticks and carrots to bring to bear
Kremlin’s backing emboldens country’s leader to tighten his grip, analysts say
German chancellor’s refusal to halt Nord Stream 2 encourages Putin to act with impunity
Russia says there is no reason to mistrust Belarus president’s account but Nato and Greece disagree
Lukashenko signs laws giving authorities power to block media outlets and suspend telecoms networks
Activist at heart of Ryanair flight diversion rose to prominence with Belarusian media group Nexta
Sanctions over Belarus’s hijacking are a credibility test for the west
Europe and the US must arrest the slide into international lawlessness
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Computers and bank cards seized as Lukashenko regime cracks down on dissent
Lukashenko infuriated by Warsaw’s criticism of election and support for opposition
When President Lukashenko cracked down, a media start-up using Telegram to challenge his autocratic regime stepped into the fray
Moscow signals to Brussels president has weathered the storm and will stand by autocrats
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