Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Taken To Hospital After Meeting With Vladimir Putin

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has been admitted to a hospital in Moscow and is said to be in a critical condition. 

May 30, 2023, 10:37 AM IST

Vladimir Putin gets tractor as birthday gift from THIS country's president

Celebrating his 70th birthday, Russian President Vladimir Putin got a Soviet-era tractor, the pride of Belarusian industry, as a gift from Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko.

Oct 08, 2022, 14:07 PM IST

Tens of thousands march in Belarus' capital Minsk despite firearms threat

Over 50 people have been reportedly detained by the police.

Oct 18, 2020, 22:37 PM IST

Security forces in Belarus crack down on protesters, detain dozens

The Russian news agency reported that around 50 people had been detained and that police had used stun grenades to dispel demonstrators.

Oct 12, 2020, 00:10 AM IST

Protesters flood into Minsk as army issues warning amid Belarus political crisis

Protestors marched towards a monument that was surrounded by a chain of security service members clad in military uniform, a witness said.

Aug 23, 2020, 21:43 PM IST

Protests swell in Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko blames foreigners

Lukashenko, whose claimed landslide re-election victory last Sunday has been branded a fraud by protesters, has failed to quell days of street demonstrations against him despite security forces tough response against demonstrators.

Aug 15, 2020, 00:07 AM IST

Belarus holds election as street protests rattle President Alexander Lukashenko

Belarus began voting in an election on Sunday pitting President Alexander Lukashenko against a former teacher who emerged from obscurity to lead the biggest challenge in years against the man once dubbed "Europe`s last dictator" by Washington.

Aug 09, 2020, 11:28 AM IST

Hundreds protest in Belarus after two main challengers barred from election ballot

The commission`s decision all but ensured victory for Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years.

Jul 15, 2020, 00:40 AM IST

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko fumes after skier Anton Kushnir failed to qualify for Olympic final

Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko on Sunday accused judges of unfairly "throwing out" skier Anton Kushnir from the Olympic final, after rousing the country`s diplomats the night before to get them to complain to the IOC.

Feb 18, 2018, 20:12 PM IST

India, Belarus sign 10 pacts to expand cooperation

The prime minister said he and President Lukashenko reviewed the "architecture" of India-Belarus partnership and exchanged ideas to expand it.

Sep 12, 2017, 22:59 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets Belarus, Tajikistan leaders in Tashkent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held bilateral talks with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko and Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit here.

Jun 24, 2016, 16:18 PM IST

European Union, US temporarily ease some sanctions on Belarus

The European Union (EU) and United States said on Thursday they would temporarily ease some sanctions on Belarus after its release of political prisoners and what some regard as an easing of repression in the close Russian ally.

Oct 30, 2015, 10:45 AM IST

EU to suspend Belarus sanctions after Lukashenko re-election

The European Union agreed on Monday to suspend sanctions against the regime of Belarussian strongman Alexander Lukashenko after he won a fifth term as president, even though observers said the poll was flawed.

Oct 13, 2015, 02:09 AM IST

Turnout at 86.75% in Belarus presidential poll: EC

The turnout yesterday was highest in the northern Vitebsk region where 91 per cent of voters cast their ballots, and topped 90 per cent in two other regions.

Oct 12, 2015, 06:06 AM IST