The E.U. has called the election a sham, and President Alexander Lukashenko has said he’s “too busy” to even campaign.

not an easing of repression Lukashenko denies there are political prisoners in Belarus DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused ...

Alexander Lukashenko, who has been in power for 31 years, is set for a new five-year term in an election that an exiled ...

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad.

Participants wait for a session at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos. The 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos was a convergence of innovation, collaboration, and big ideas.

NBC News’ Yasmin Vossoughian reports on questions surrounding the legitimacy of the Belarus presidential election as Lukashenko tightens his grip on power.

Among the many dissident leaders now in exile is Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, whose husband remains in prison in Belarus. She met world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week.

Belarus and Ukraine, deploying thousands of troops and equipment. This is to deter Moscow from expanding its war into the territory of any of the organization’s 32 member countries. Speaking at the ...

DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters ... "What in the democratic world you call elections has nothing in common with this event in Belarus. Because it's mostly like a ritual for dictators, when they are ...

Exiled Rival Accuses Lukashenko of Playing 'Game' With Prisoners Before Belarus Election By Ilze Filks DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - Exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has accused ...