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Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

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People are rallying in the streets of Belarus cities after preliminary election results showed incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko winning. Riot police were deployed, making arrests and clashing with protesters. … Read More >Protests in Minsk, other cities after preliminary results of Belarus presidential election show landslide Lukashenko victory

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WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

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Army jeeps were filmed standing on guard near the Belarusian capital on presidential election day. The country’s longtime leader Alexander Lukashenko earlier warned foreign forces may try to incite violence on the day of the vote. … Read More >WATCH military vehicles deployed near Minsk on Belarusian presidential election day after authorities warned of ‘provocations’

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Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

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Belarus police used teargas and flash grenades to disperse demonstrators who gathered in the capital Minsk to protest incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko’s projected election victory, according to preliminary results. … Read More >Teargas, clashes with riot police in Belarus capital as protesters rally over Lukashenko’s projected victory

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Arrest of 33 ‘Russian mercenaries’ in Belarus may have been orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence – newspaper investigation

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The paper trail behind 33 Russian citizens who were arrested in Belarus last week, and labelled mercenaries hired to destabilize the country, has been traced to Ukraine and could be a provocation by its intelligence services. … Read More >Arrest of 33 ‘Russian mercenaries’ in Belarus may have been orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence – newspaper investigation

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No official information received on Russian ‘mercenaries’ detained in Belarus – embassy

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The Russian embassy in Minsk has said it does not have any information about Russian citizens being detained in Belarus. It follows media reports about the arrest of suspected members of the ‘Wagner’ private military company. … Read More >No official information received on Russian ‘mercenaries’ detained in Belarus – embassy

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More than 250 protesters detained in Minsk, Kremlin says Belarus unrest is ‘internal affair’ & Russia won’t interfere

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Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described tensions surrounding the upcoming presidential election in Belarus as an internal matter for Minsk. His comments come after more than 250 people were arrested during protests on Tuesday. … Read More >More than 250 protesters detained in Minsk, Kremlin says Belarus unrest is ‘internal affair’ & Russia won’t interfere

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Belarus banker Babariko jailed in money laundering probe is blocked from running against President Lukashenko in election

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Belarus’ Central Election Commission has barred businessman Viktor Babariko from running for presidential office. Supporters considered his bid to have the strongest chance of unseating incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko. … Read More >Belarus banker Babariko jailed in money laundering probe is blocked from running against President Lukashenko in election