Trial signals president’s determination to crush protests against disputed election victory, say critics
Autocrat seeks to send message that the most serious challenge to his 26-year rule is behind him
Moscow’s attitude towards Minsk had cooled in wake of protests against Lukashenko
Protest movements abounded even as the pandemic raged but few led to victory
Thousands still take to streets months after disputed polls in bid to oust Alexander Lukashenko
Belarus president offers no timetable after months of pressure from protesters and foreign governments
Female leaders and activists spearhead change in central and eastern Europe
Security forces use stun grenades as demonstrators take to streets for 11th weekend
Meeting imprisoned opposition leaders is departure from previous hardline approach
Bloc targets 40 officials while US announces sanctions against 8 regime figures
In Minsk, protests are propelled by poetry, song — and a newfound sense of hope
Lukashenko targeted amid unabated protests in Minsk following disputed elections
Strongman leader takes oath of office as protests continue against his 26-year rule
Brussels meeting ends in deadlock after Nicosia urges measures against Turkey
Armoured police trucks and water cannon deployed on streets of Minsk
Russia to hold joint military exercises in boost to embattled president Alexander Lukashenko
Protests continue in Minsk and other cities as Putin considers price of further help
Josep Borrell tells FT that bloc’s leaders will decide sanctions on Belarus officials including Lukashenko later this month
Maxim Znak reportedly seized by masked men in crackdown by President Lukashenko
When the day’s protest ends and everyone goes home, dread sets in again
Activist reportedly seized by masked men and bundled into a van in Minsk
Some push for constitutional reform while others say getting rid of president is priority
Russia must be deterred from sending in forces to crush dissent
Authorities revoke media accreditation a day before march against president
The anti-corruption activist — now in a coma in Berlin — was campaigning against Vladimir Putin when he was poisoned
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