Now playing Next Belarus Lukashenko banned from Baltics after 'massive electoral fraud' The Estonian foreign minister told Euronews the sanctions were decided over a 'massive' electoral fraud by Lukashenko's administration, as well as a "breach of human rights". 01/09/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Lukashenko floats idea of referendum in bid to appease protesters Lukashenko's suggestion focused on court reforms and rejected calls by the opposition to go back to the country's 1994 constitution 31/08/2020
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Now playing Next Belarus Dozens detained in Belarus anti-government protest Thousands took to the streets in a third weekend of rallies against President Lukashenko. 30/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarus cracks down on foreign journalists covering protests The Associated Press said two of its journalists have been deported as scores of other foreign media reporters had their accreditations withdrawn. 29/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus EU calls on Moscow to refrain from Belarus intervention Putin says he's ready to send forces to Belarus if protests spin 'out of control'. But the EU and NATO have called on him to refrain from intervening. 28/08/2020
Now playing Next Europe News EU diplomacy struggling for influence as future of Belarus uncertain "The EU influence in Belarus is very limited, contrary to that of Russia," explains Kristi Raik, International Centre for Defence and Security. 27/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Mass arrests in Belarus as authorities question Nobel Laureate Riot police in Minsk dispersed anti-government protesters demanding the resignation of Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko Wednesday night. The protest in the capital city marks the 19th day of consecutive demonstrations since the disputed early-August election. 27/08/2020
Now playing Next The Cube Telegram changes emoji of Belarus flag in solidarity with protesters "Because of the dictatorship of Alexander Lukashenko, the red-green flag is now strongly connected to repression, torture and police violence," journalist Franak Viačorka told Euronews. 26/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarus crisis: Vilnius looks at ban on Lukashenko entering Lithuania He's on a list of Belarus officials that Vilnius is looking at punishing for alleged vote-rigging and violence against protesters. 26/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Euroviews. The EU should learn from its role in Libya’s chaos before getting too involved in Belarus ǀ View The revolution and subsequent civil war in Libya show what happens when a vacuum is left behind after the fall of dictators and the state apparatus that keep them in power. 26/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Watch again: Belarusians protest on independence anniversary The demonstrations come as nationwide protests flare after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko extended his 26 year rule in an August 9 election. 25/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus 'Are you looking for a bloodbath?': Spanish MEP blasts Tsikhanouskaya Spanish MEP Manu Pineda blasted Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, asking her if she would accept sanctions against those who didn't vote for her. 25/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Nobel laureate Alexievich summoned over Belarus opposition council Nobel Prize-winning writer Svetlana Alexievich has been summoned by Belarus investigators over a new opposition council that is aiming to facilitate a transition of power in the country. 24/08/2020
Now playing Next World Lukashenko still has control but many eyes are on Russia, says analyst Alex Kokcharov is a Russia and Eastern Europe Analyst at the think-tank IHS Markit. 24/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarus: Lukashenko brandishes rifle amid ongoing mass protests Thousands of pro-democracy protesters in Belarus return to the streets of Minsk to demand the resignation of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in the latest wave of demonstrations against his disputed re-election. 23/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus 'Lies, lies, lies': Belarusian journalists on working for state media Belarusian journalists are quitting their jobs at state-run media companies. They told Euronews why. 23/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarusians prepare for violent protests with first aid training As evidence of a crackdown emerges, Belarusians are finding ways to protect themselves in the form of a first aid class. An organisation is providing the training to help those if things take another violent turn. 22/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarus: Strongman Lukashenko orders army to defend borders "It involves taking the most stringent measures to protect the territorial integrity of our country," Lukashenko said. 22/08/2020
Now playing Next Belarus Belarus: Tsikhanouskaya urges factory workers to continue strikes On Friday, Lukashenko told a support rally at a state farm that "the US is planning and directing everything, and the Europeans are playing up to it." 20/08/2020