Belarus - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty https://www.rferl.org/z/658 RFE/RL's latest news, features, commentary, and multimedia content on Belarus https://www.rferl.org/Content/responsive/RFE/en-US/img/logo.png Belarus - Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty https://www.rferl.org/z/658 en Copyright 2026 - RFE/RL, Inc. 60 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:17:54 +0200 Pangea CMS – RFE/RL Belarus Cancels Passport Of Nobel Laureate Byalyatski, Other Former Political Prisoners Belarus has cancelled the passport of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Byalyatski and other recently deported political prisoners, in what rights groups say is a new form of pressure on exiled dissidents. https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-nobel-byalyatski-bialiatski-human-rights-exile-lukashenko/33724092.html https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-nobel-byalyatski-bialiatski-human-rights-exile-lukashenko/33724092.html Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:51:51 +0200 BelarusNewsRussiaThe Rundown Stories Belarus Could Boost Potash Exports After US Move, But EU Barriers, Logistical Hurdles Remain RFE/RL takes a closer look at what effects easing US sanctions can have on both Minsk and globally, as the world faces ever-growing price hikes due to the war in Iran. https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-potash-exports-barriers-iran-us/33711730.html https://www.rferl.org/a/belarus-potash-exports-barriers-iran-us/33711730.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:02:19 +0100 BelarusFeaturesThe Rundown Stories Washington Eases Sanctions On Minsk As Belarus Releases 250 Prisoners The United States has lifted sanctions on several Belarusian entities and the country's Finance Ministry as Minsk announced the release of scores of prisoners -- including political detainees Kim Samusenko and journalist Katsyaryna Andreyeva. https://www.rferl.org/a/washington-sanctions-minsk-belarus-prisoners-release/33710939.html https://www.rferl.org/a/washington-sanctions-minsk-belarus-prisoners-release/33710939.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:16:00 +0100 NewsBelarusThe Rundown Stories Nobel Laureate Byalyatski: Continued Pressure Needed For Political Prisoner Releases In Belarus Possible prisoner releases in Belarus before a visit by a senior U.S. envoy may hint at modest progress in talks with Alexander Lukashenko, but a real end to repression will require sustained international pressure, says Nobel Laureate Ales Byalyatski. https://www.rferl.org/a/nobel-laureate-byalyatski-interview-pressure-lukashenko-political-prisoners/33708776.html https://www.rferl.org/a/nobel-laureate-byalyatski-interview-pressure-lukashenko-political-prisoners/33708776.html Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:29:24 +0100 BelarusFeaturesThe Rundown Stories