Belarusian activist screams in protest over Protasevich arrest
A Belarusian activist decrying the recent arrest of a Belarusian journalist screamed for a minute during a press conference on Monday.
Jana Shostak claimed: “We can't be silent anymore and all we have left is a minute of screaming.” The plane carrying Roman Protasevich was forced to change course to head for the Belarus capital Minsk after a reported bomb scare, escorted by a MiG fighter jet.
The UK Government has condemned the hijacking, and demanded for Mr Protasevich’s release.
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... IndiaTimes
In a significant development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the release of ten civilians who were held captive by Russia and its ally Belarus. This exchange, which involved the return of 90 detainees from each side, includes notable figures like Nariman Dzhelyal and two Catholic priests. The release marks a historic moment for Ukraine and is a testament to the relentless efforts of a dedicated team, including support from the Vatican. Join us as we delve into the details of this monumental event and explore its implications for the future of Ukrainian-Russian relations.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko will spend two days discussing how to strengthen their alliance and discuss economic and security issues.
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The Biden administration said on Friday it is drawing up a list of targeted sanctions against key members of the Belarusian government following the former Soviet republic's forced landing of a..
Roman Protasevich, the Belarusian journalist jailed after his plane was forced to land on Sunday, had decided to avoid flying over Belarus because of the risk of being intercepted but let his guard..
MINSK, BELARUS — A Ryanair plane headed from Greece to Lithuania was diverted to Belarus on Sunday, where a dissident journalist who had been aboard was then seized, according to The New York..
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