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5 days ago · Belarus, landlocked country of eastern Europe. Until it became independent in 1991, Belarus, formerly known as Belorussia or White Russia, was the smallest of the three Slavic republics included in the Soviet Union (the larger two being Russia and Ukraine).
18 hours ago · Russian President Vladimir Putin greets Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko before a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 79th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in ...
Jul 22, 2023 · In Belarus, red and white are the colors of the protest movement against the country’s authoritarian leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko. And even the smallest sign of protest can land a person in...
Sep 8, 2020 · Shocked by violence, Belarusians lose their fear. On the night after the election, violent clashes led to 3,000 arrests in Minsk and other cities. Police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and stun ...
May 15, 2024 · the military of Belarus is responsible for territorial defense; it is a mixed force of conscripts and professionals that is equipped with Russian or Soviet-era weapons; the Army’s principal combat forces are divided into two geographically based commands, each with two mechanized brigades and an artillery brigade; there are also separate ...
Mar 11, 2022 · Strategically, Belarus is important to the Russian military effort. It shares nearly 700 miles of border with Ukraine, and Kyiv is closer to Belarus than it is to Russia. Over the winter, more...
Feb 26, 2024 · Provides an overview of Belarus, including key events and facts about this east European country.
