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After the end of War in 1945, Belarus became one of the founding members of the United Nations Organisation. Joining Belarus was the Soviet Union itself and another republic Ukraine. In exchange for Belarus and Ukraine joining the UN, the United States had the right to seek two more votes, a right that has never been exercised. [27]
Aug 16, 2020 · Where is Belarus? It has Russia - its former imperial master - to the east and Ukraine to the south. To the north and west lie EU and Nato members Latvia, Lithuania and Poland.
Belarus, officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.
1 day ago · The Investigative Committee, Belarus’ top state criminal investigation agency, announced Tuesday that it has opened new criminal inquiries against 22 opposition activists on charges of their alleged involvement in a “conspiracy to seize power” and against 23 others who are accused of creating an “extremist group” for their activities.
Sep 8, 2014 · Belarus remains heavily dependent on Russia to meet its own energy needs and a considerable proportion of Russian oil and gas exports to Europe pass through it.
Feb 23, 2022 · Ukraine crisis: What does Belarus have to gain, and lose? Lukashenko could benefit politically and financially by siding with Putin, but observers warn his friendship could backfire.
1 day ago · The Viasna Human Rights Centre in Belarus reported on Monday that the prison term of Yuras Zyankovich, a Belarusian American lawyer, has been extended by two, bringing his sentence to a total of 13 and a half years, amid Belarus’ suppression of political opposition.
Belarus, Country, eastern Europe. Area: 80,166 sq mi (207,629 sq km). Population: (2024 est.) 9,119,000. Capital: Minsk. The population is mainly Belarusian, with Russian, Polish, and Ukrainian minorities. Languages: Belarusian, Russian (both official).
In 1795, the whole territory of contemporary Belarus became part of the Russian Empire. The new country was by far less tolerant than the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. The state machine promoted the idea of Belarusians, alongside with Ukrainians, being a constituent part of the grand Russian nation.
1 day ago · Vladimir Putin presented the Order of St Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, the highest state decoration of the Russian Federation, to President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in a ceremony held in St Andrew’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
