Alexander Lukashenko

Russian ally and Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said nations willing "to join the Union State of Russia and Belarus" will be given nuclear weapons.  What Happened: Days after Moscow transferred some tactical nuclear weapons to Minsk amid differences with the U.S. over the Ukraine war,...

Russian President Vladimir Putin‘s ally, Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, ordered the formation of a new volunteer territorial defense on Monday. What Happened: Lukashenko said the formation of a territorial defense force will ensure everyone knows how to “handle weapons...

Russian President Vladimir Putin's ally, Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, was facing flak at home for siding with the former in the Ukraine war. What Happened: Lukashenko was facing the prospect of a revolt against him by his military amid growing concerns among top...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv was "preparing for all possible defense scenarios" as the Russian leader prepares to meet his longtime war ally Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko.  What Happened: Zelenskyy, after a meeting with his top military command, in his nightly...

Belarus deployed troops alongside Russian forces near Ukraine on Monday. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said this was in response to a clear threat Kyiv and its backers in the West pose to his country. What Happened: Lukashenko, a staunch ally of Vladimir Putin, has supported Russia'...

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a known ally of Russian leader Vladimir Putin, on Thursday, imposed a ban on consumer price rises to tame the "exorbitant" inflation across the economy. What Happened: At a government meeting to discuss economic matters in...

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make his first trip abroad since ordering the invasion of Ukraine, Reuters reported on Sunday, citing the Russian state television. What Happened: Putin will reportedly visit two small former Soviet states in central Asia this week, a...

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday announced that Russia would supply Belarus with missiles capable of carrying nuclear warheads.  While speaking with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow, Putin said that Russia would transfer to Belarus Iskander-M tactical missile...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ: FB) would allow users of its social media platforms in some countries to call for violence against Russians and Russian soldiers in the context of the country's invasion of Ukraine, according to a Reuters report. What Happened: The Mark...

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump confirmed they have tested positive for the coronavirus early Friday morning.  Trump is one of several world leaders who has downplayed the virus. Trump has been vocal against wearing masks, even criticizing former Vice...