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Belarus’ updated constitution comes into force

Belarus’ updated constitution comes into force

The updated Belarusian constitution, adopted at a nationwide referendum on February 27, came into force on Tuesday. The constitutional amendments to the Basic Law of the country were supported by 82.86% of voters, and a total of 78.63% of …

Deutsche Welle products declared extremist in Belarus

Deutsche Welle products declared extremist in Belarus

Products of the Deutsche Welle (DW) media network have been declared extremist in Belarus, the Belarusian Interior Ministry's Main Directorate for the fight against Organized Crime and Corruption said on Telegram. "On the basis …

American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus

American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus

American Express suspends operations in Russia and Belarus, the company said in its statement posted on the corporate website. In light of developments around Ukraine, "American Express is suspending all operations in Russia. As a …

Intel suspends deliveries to Russia and Belarus

Intel suspends deliveries to Russia and Belarus

Intel announced the suspension of the supply of its products to Russia and Belarus. This is stated in a statement issued by the company on Thursday. "Intel condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and we have suspended all …

Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus

Airbnb is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus

Home rental company Airbnb Inc is suspending all operations in Russia and Belarus, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky said in a tweet on Thursday. On Monday, the company announced its nonprofit arm Airbnb.org would offer free, …

Belarusians vote in favor of constitutional amendments

Belarusians vote in favor of constitutional amendments

The Belarusian Central Election Commission has approved the results of the referendum on amendments to the constitution, in which 82.86% of the voters supported amendments to the republic’s constitution, BelTA News Agency said on …

Lukashenko: They want to drag Belarus into the war in Ukraine

Lukashenko: They want to drag Belarus into the war in Ukraine

They want to draw Belarus into the war in Ukraine, the head of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said at the State awards ceremony. "You see that they just want to draw us into the war in Ukraine. It's done on purpose, to make …

World Bank stops all its programs in Russia and Belarus

World Bank stops all its programs in Russia and Belarus

The World Bank (WB) made a decision to immediately stop all its programs in Russia and Belarus over the situation in Ukraine, according to its statement. "The World Bank Group has not approved any new loans to or investments in …

U.S. introduces new restrictions against Russia and Belarus

U.S. introduces new restrictions against Russia and Belarus

The U.S. Administration in coordination with its allies and partners introduces new restrictions against Russia and Belarus, the White House said in its written statement. "Sweeping restrictions on Belarus to choke off its import …

Lukashenko: Belarus could mobilize in two to three days

Lukashenko: Belarus could mobilize in two to three days

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated that in the event of danger the country could mobilize in two to three days. "They [military] are ready, everyone is on standby. If mobilization is needed, we checked all the lists - …

Russia-Ukraine talks held on Belarus border

Russia-Ukraine talks held on Belarus border

Russia and Ukraine kicked off talks on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border Monday, Belarusian state television reported. Zelenskiy’s office said the Ukrainian delegation consists of Ukraine's defense minister, deputy foreign …

Moscow-Kiev talks to begin at 12:00 Moscow time — envoy

Moscow-Kiev talks to begin at 12:00 Moscow time — envoy

The talks between Russia and Ukraine in the Gomel Region of Belarus should begin at about 12:00 Moscow time, says Russian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky. "We have just received information that they will arrive in about an hour, …

Minsk: venue for Ukraine-Russia talks 'ready'

Minsk: venue for Ukraine-Russia talks 'ready'

Belarus said Monday that it had prepared the venue that will host talks between delegations from Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine has agreed to send a delegation to meet Russian representatives in neighboring Belarus, a key Kremlin ally that …

Lukashenko: Western policy leads to third world war

Lukashenko: Western policy leads to third world war

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that the sanctions policy of Western countries is pushing for a third world war. "In this situation, you must understand one thing: there are such sanctions. Now there is a lot of …

Belarus holds referendum on Constitutional amendments

Belarus holds referendum on Constitutional amendments

On the morning of February 27, a referendum on amendments to the Constitution began in Belarus. The citizens of the country have one question to answer: "Do you accept amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of …