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Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus and formerly known as Byelorussia or Belorussia, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital and most populous city is Minsk. Over 40% of its 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) is forested. Its major economic sectors are service industries and manufacturing. Until the 20th century, different states at various times controlled the lands of modern-day Belarus, including Kievan Rus', the Principality of Polotsk, the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth, and the Russian Empire.

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GOP leaders split with Trump on peaceful transfer of power [NFA] Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell joined other Republican lawmakers in rallying to the defense of constitutional government on Thursday, after President Donald Trump refused to commit to a.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:32Published 14 hours ago

Driver Speeds Through Police Checkpoint in Minsk Dramatic footage shows an unidentified driver speeding through a police checkpoint in Minsk, Belarus. Dozens of officers can be seen surrounding the vehicle as they begin to beat the windows with.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:54Published 16 hours ago

Belarus crisis: EU slams Lukashenko's 'inauguration' as president "This ‘inauguration’ directly contradicts the will of large parts of the Belarusian population [...] and serves to only further deepen the political crisis in Belarus," said EU foreign affairs.. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:24Published 17 hours ago

EU refuses to recognise Lukashenko as Belarus president Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published 17 hours ago

Sanctions threat? Russia isn't likely to be worried Additional Western sanctions against Russia could be back on the agenda. But even if imposed, the impact of any new sanctions would likely be muted. Megan Revell explains why. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:53Published 18 hours ago

Lukashenko inaugurated secretly amid protests, sanctions threat Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko assumed his sixth term of office on Wednesday during a surprise ceremony after weeks of mass protests. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:40Published 1 day ago

Belarus abruptly swears in Lukashenko Alexander Lukashenko was suddenly sworn in as Belarusian president on Wednesday, despite protests against his disputed election. The opposition immediately cried foul. Lucy Fielder reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:27Published 2 days ago

We are not against sanctions on Belarus, insists Cyprus FM Nikos Christodoulides Cyprus insists it does not oppose sanctions against Belarus but wants similar measures slapped on Turkey.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:50Published 3 days ago

No Belarus sanctions by EU despite Tikhanovskaya plea Belarus' opposition leader makes a shocking presentation but EU foreign ministers still unable to agree on sanctions. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published 3 days ago

Belarus opposition urges EU to move on sanctions The leader of the main opposition party in Belarus was in Brussels on Monday to apply pressure on the European Union to go ahead with sanctions against officials accused of election rigging. Sviatlana.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:45Published 4 days ago

Belarus protests: Opposition appeal to EU fails to unblock sanctions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:23Published 4 days ago

EU weighs Lukashenko sanctions, meets his Belarus opponent Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:47Published 4 days ago

Belarus: Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells EU to be 'brave' on sanctions The opposition leader has called for a bolder response from the EU over Alexander Lukashenko's refusal to relax his grip on power. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:09Published 4 days ago

In Brussels, Belarus opposition urges EU to move on sanctions Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:35Published 4 days ago

Belarus crackdown: EU ministers welcome Belarus opposition leader Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:55Published 4 days ago

Belarus crackdown: In Brussels, Tikhanovskaya calls on EU to be 'stronger & braver' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:24Published 4 days ago

Belarus crackdown: Thousands join weekly protest against Lukashenko regime Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:33Published 4 days ago

Belarus crackdown: Opposition leader Tikhanovskaya to meet EU foreign ministers Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:43Published 4 days ago

Mass anti-Lukashenko rally starts after Belarus police crackdown Opposition seeking president's exit after disputed election calls for protests a day after hundreds of women were held. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:06Published 4 days ago

Belarus: Tens of thousands join weekly protest against Lukashenko regime, over 100 arrested Over a 100 people were arrested at Sunday's protest in Minsk and other cities, a day after over 400 women were arrested at peaceful women's marches.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:23Published 4 days ago

Belarusian police arrest 200 women at opposition protest Police in the capital of Belarus have cracked down sharply on a women’sprotest march demanding the authoritarian president’s resignation. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:50Published 5 days ago

Belarus: More than 200 arrested at anti-government women's march in Minsk Among those arrested was 73-year-old Nina Baginskaya who has become a regular figure of anti-establishment protests since they began in August. Credit: Euronews English Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

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