Belarus Cancels Passport Of Nobel Laureate Byalyatski, Other Former Political Prisoners

Ales Byalyatski shortly after his release from prison in Belarus in December 2025

How Iran's Hormuz Blockade Chokes Global Trade Beyond Oil And Gas

Russia is the world’s second-largest producer of the product, claiming one-fifth of global exports and is looking to exploit the market opportunity presented by the…

Activist's Case Highlights Concerns Over Digital Surveillance In Kazakhstan

Unfortunately, for the first time, I express my concern that at any time this year Georgia could be blocked from selling our equipment.”The email, publicly available on…

Wider Europe Briefing: Hungary's EU Vetoes And Why Brussels Is The 'Leaky City'

There is hope in Brussels, though no concrete promise, that these three vetoes would be reversed if someone new is in charge in Hungary.Finally, and more symbolically,…

Wider Europe Briefing: The EU's Plan To Defeat Russia In Armenia And Belarus After US Potash Sanctions Lifted

"Briefing #2: What Now For Belarus's Potash Trade?

Belarus Could Boost Potash Exports After US Move, But EU Barriers, Logistical Hurdles Remain

A plant belonging to Belaruskali, one of the world's largest producers and exporters of potash fertilizers

US Lawmakers Back Funds To Track Abducted Ukrainian Children As Key Research Unit Nears Shutdown

Washington Eases Sanctions On Minsk As Belarus Releases 250 Prisoners

A photo containing several of the 250 prisoners released by Belarus on March 19 as part of a deal negotiated with US Special Envoy John Coale (center, back row).

Nobel Laureate Byalyatski: Continued Pressure Needed For Political Prisoner Releases In Belarus

"The US has engaged with Belarus in Trump's current term.