Belarus

Don't Cry For Me, Venezuela: Chavez Musical In The Works In Belarus

A musical devoted to the life of late Venezuelan President leader Hugo Chavez is poised to premiere in Minsk, testifying to the "comandante's" enduring popularity in Belarus.

Belarus Opposition Leader Alleges Beating

Anatol Lyabedzka, the chairman of Belarus's United Civic Party, told journalists on January 13 that seven unknown men detained him near his house the previous day, beat him, and then took him to police, where he was charged with the "unsanctioned" collection of signatures against new taxes on cars earlier this month.

Belarusians Jailed For Spying

The Belarusian KGB announced on its website on December 31 that two Belarusians, whose names were given as E. Kachura and A. Fenzelyau, were sentenced to eight and 10 years in jail, respectively, for spying for neighboring Lithuania.

Moscow Makes Funds Available To Minsk

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow could lend Belarus an additional $2 billion in 2014.

Armenians, Kyrgyz Ready 'Road Maps' To Russian-Led Union

Potash Giant Uralkali Names New CEO

The board of Russian potash producer Uralkali has named a new CEO after removing Vladislav Baumgertner, who is awaiting trial on abuse-of-offices charges that came after he nixed a trade deal with Belarus.

Russian-Led Customs Trio Moves Ahead

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbaev have concluded several key agreements between their countries prior to a summit of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council.

Belarusian Opposition Activist Sentenced To 15 Days In Jail

An opposition activist in Belarus has been sentenced to 15 days in jail.

How Will Euromaidan End? For Clues, Look To Past Protests By Ukraine's Neighbors

Ukraine's Euromaidan protesters have pledged to stay the course until their political demands are met. So what are their chances? RFE/RL looks at the outcomes of two protests that achieved their aims in Georgia and Serbia -- and two, in Russia and Belarus, that didn't.

Ashton Calls On Minsk To Halt Executions

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has called on Belarus to join a global moratorium on capital punishment.

U.S. Urges BelarusTo Free Political Prisoners

The United States has called for the release of all political prisoners in Belarus on the third anniversary of a crackdown by President Alyaksandr Lukashenka's government against opposition forces, protesters, and free media.