Belarus

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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. Belarus spans an area of 207,600 square kilometres (80,200 sq mi) with a population of 9.1 million. The country has a hemiboreal climate and is administratively divided into six regions. Minsk is the capital and largest city; it is administered separately as a city with special status.

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Trump Claims Putin And Xi Now Respect America Again, Slams Biden’s ‘Incompetent’ Presidency Russian President Vladimir Putin has called U.S. President Donald Trump a “courageous man,” saying he once again respects America under Trump’s leadership. During his visit to Belarus, Putin.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 5 days ago

‘I never expected he would be freed’ wife of released Belarusian opposition leader tells France 24 Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 14:21Published 1 week ago

Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski Exclusive: Belarus releases political prisoners, including opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski The Belarus president pardoned several prisoners on Saturday during the visit of US special envoy.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Poland adds minefields to 'East Shield' protective barrier with Russia and Belarus Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:25Published 2 weeks ago

Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 3 weeks ago

World War III: Which Nations Could Betray The West And Back Russia? America’s Role Explained As fears of World War III intensify, the biggest question haunting global leaders is: Who will side with Russia? Will America ever cross enemy lines — or stand firm with NATO? From Belarus to North.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:22Published on June 6, 2025

Historic 1,000-for-1,000 POW Swap Complete: 1st Video of Freed Russian Troops Returned from Ukraine A historic moment unfolds as Russia and Ukraine complete their largest prisoner exchange yet — a massive 1,000-for-1,000 POW swap. In this exclusive footage, we see the final group of 303 Russian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published on May 25, 2025

Russia And Ukraine Complete Second Stage Of Record Prisoner Swap, 307 Pows Exchanged On Each Side Russia and Ukraine have completed the second phase of a record-setting prisoner swap, with 307 soldiers returned to each side, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The agreement, forged during.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on May 24, 2025

European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers European Parliament backs steep tariff on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers The European Parliament has approved a proposal to impose steep tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilisers and.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:11Published on May 22, 2025

Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border Polish parliament votes to extend asylum suspension at Belarus border The regulation, adopted in March, allows Polish authorities to temporarily suspend the asylum rights of migrants arriving in the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published on May 21, 2025

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NI's 'transition' continues to gather pace ahead of big 2025 Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill discusses the progress of his side in the last 12 months after their 2-0 win over Belarus in Belfast on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
'We've got a lot of captains on that pitch' - Charles Shea Charles tells BBC Sport NI that Northern Ireland have "a lot of captains on that pitch" after he skippered the side to a 2-0 Nations League win over Belarus at Windsor Park. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
Lewis and McCausland out of NI's Nations League games Nothern Ireland's Jamal Lewis and Ross McCausland will miss their side's Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg through injury. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2024

NI need to 'back up' last performance - Hume Sunderland defender Trai Hume says Northern Ireland need to "back up" their last performance when they face Belarus on Friday in Belfast. BBC Sport - Published on November 14, 2024
Northern Ireland 'full of confidence' - O'Neill Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says there is plenty of positivity in the camp ahead of the Nations League games against Belarus and Luxembourg. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2024
You're the boss - pick your Northern Ireland starting XI It's time for you to be the boss as you select your Northern Ireland starting XI to take on Belarus in Belfast on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2024
Who should be Northern Ireland's number one goalkeeper? BBC Sport NI's Andy Gray looks at the goalkeeping options for Michael O'Neill ahead of this week's Nations League matches with Belarus and Luxembourg BBC Sport - Published on November 12, 2024

Devenny receives first Northern Ireland call-up Crystal Palace midfielder Justin Devenny is called up to the Northern Ireland squad for the first time for the Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg. BBC Sport - Published on November 11, 2024
McConville called into NI squad but McNair injured Brighton defender Ruairi McConville is called into the Northern Ireland squad for the forthcoming Nations League matches against Belarus and Luxembourg. BBC Sport - Published on November 5, 2024
Northern Ireland set to face Belarus at Windsor Park Northern Ireland's Nations League match at home to Belarus on 15 November is set to be played at Windsor Park after the visitors were granted visas. BBC Sport - Published on November 1, 2024	World's 'Most Monstrous Bodybuilder' Dead At 36 After Heart Attack Illia "Golem" Yefimchyk -- known by many as "The Mutant," and dubbed the "Most Monstrous Bodybuilder," has sadly died following a heart attack. He was 36 years old. According to local media in Belarus,.. TMZ.com - Published on September 12, 2024
Larne to host Shamrock Rovers in Conference League Larne face trips to Norway, Slovenia & Belarus and a mouthwatering home match against Shamrock Rovers in their debut Uefa Conference League campaign after the draw was conducted on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2024	Boulter reaches second round after US Open 'battle' British number one Katie Boulter fights back to win her US Open first-round match against Belarusian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich. BBC Sport - Published on August 27, 2024
India abstains on UNGA resolution demanding Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine India abstained in the UN vote on a Ukraine resolution, supported by France, Germany, and the US, urging Russia to withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. The 193-member assembly logged 99 votes.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 12, 2024	Andreeva, 17, aims to stop 'another level' Sabalenka Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her unbeaten run in Grand Slams with opponent Mirra Andreeva saying the Belarusian is on "another level". BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2024
Champions League pitch invader banned from games after '£250k vlogger prank' A man who tried to invade the pitch at the Champions League final at Wembley as part of a prank to win £250,000 from a Belarusian vlogger has been handed a three-year ban from UK football games. Sky News - Published on June 4, 2024	Azarenka sets up Miami Open semi-final with Rybakina Victoria Azarenka will face Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals as the Belarusian bids for a fourth title at the Miami Open. BBC Sport - Published on March 27, 2024
Boulter loses to Azarenka in Miami fourth round British number one Katie Boulter is out of the Miami Open after a fourth-round defeat by Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024