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Iran FM in Minsk on first leg of Belarus, Russia tour
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a two-leg official visit to Belarus and Russia.
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Increasing Tensions between West and Belarus
Tensions are rife between the West and Belarus after Minsk diverted the flight path of a Lithuania bound Ryanair passenger plane, forcing it to land, resulting in the apprehension of opposition blogger Raman Pratasevich.
FOREIGN POLICY
UK tells airlines to avoid Belarus as relations collapse
The UK's relationship with Belarus has all but collapsed after Transport Secretary Grant Shapps instructed British airlines to avoid Belarusian airspace.
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Belarus slams being removed as co-host of ice hockey world c’ship
Belarus criticizes the “groundless” decision to strip the country of its role as co-host of this year’s ice hockey world championships.
FOREIGN POLICY
UK lashes out at Belarus over expulsion of ‘diplomats’
London and Minsk have engaged in tit for tat expulsion of diplomats as tensions escalate between the two powers.
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Belarus protests: Govt. says might use live fire against radical organized groups
Belarus Interior Ministry says security forces could use live fire against "radical" opposition protesters.
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Minsk protest turns violent; police use water cannons
Belarus has been in turmoil since Lukashenko won the August 9 presidential election.
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Lukashenko sworn in as Belarus president
Aleksander Lukashenko takes the oath of office as president of Belarus in an official ceremony in the capital city, Minsk.
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