Politics - EuroBelarus

Andrei Yahorau: Kremlin tries every possible means to destabilize the situation in Ukraine

Ukraine is a very important factor in the Russian domestic policy: democratization and Europeanization threaten to launch the same processes at the Russian territories. 26.02.2014 | 08:14

The sinuosities of the human rights defense system in Belarus

Though the mandate of the Special Rapporteur was extended, Belarusan authorities don’t intent to invite Miklos Haraszti to Belarus. Human rights defenders say such reaction was but predictable. 25.02.2014 | 10:37

Opinion: Border issue serves as a good example of Belarus-EU fruitful cooperation

On 27 January, in an address to the State Border Committee, Aliaksandr Lukashenka urged officials “to more effectively use the interests of the EU in creating a strong border”, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 24.02.2014 | 10:39

Andrei Yahorau: EU has no idea what to do with Belarus

“Temporary faze” is the first serious step in renovating EU-Belarus dialog that has happened over the last four years. 24.02.2014 | 08:10

Ulad Vialichka: Viktor Yanukovich has to announce preterm elections and resign

Resolving crisis in Kiev with such a high death toll is absolutely unacceptable for the legitimate authorities. Ukraine needs to start the political situation all anew. 20.02.2014 | 17:34

Belarusan Foreign Ministry doesn’t see how Miklos Haraszti can help Belarus

Such statement made Yury Ambrazevich, the Head of the Directorate for Multilateral Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, at the briefing for journalists. 15.02.2014 | 12:00

Andrei Yahorau: We should demand Israel to voice its clear stance on Belarusan political prisoners

Statements about political prisoners made by Israeli envoy rather show his cynical position than the position of Israel. 15.02.2014 | 08:54

Israeli envoy: Belarusan political prisoners are criminals

Josef Shagal, Israel's Ambassador to Belarus, believes that Belarusan prisoners are criminals. 13.02.2014 | 08:03

Belarusan Foreign Ministry accuses EU, US and Canada of human rights violations

The Foreign Ministry’s report “Most Resonant Human Rights Violations in Certain Countries 2013” tells about the situation in the countries which criticize the actions of the Belarusan authorities. 11.02.2014 | 13:40

Opinion: Russia has plenty of potential to create a political power to serve Kremlin directly

The Russian lobby in Belarus embraces several areas, including nomenclature circles, mass media and Russian Orthodox Church, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 11.02.2014 | 11:13

The West should help Belarusans to build their own distinct world, Ryhor Astapenia says

The dominance of Russian culture hampers Belarusan nation-building, a process that further inhibits the nation's democratisation. 07.02.2014 | 11:35

Opinion: Attacking TV Rain is a warning for the Internet in Russia

A campaign against the independent internet station Dozhd TV (TV Rain), a moderate opposition station directed mainly to the middle class, has been ongoing for over a week, Jadwiga Rogoża informs. 07.02.2014 | 10:11

Index on Censorship publishes new report on situation with media in Belarus

In a new policy paper the international organisation calls for the much-needed reforms of the media field in Belarus. 07.02.2014 | 08:01

Valiantsin Akudovich: Belarus didn’t have Maidan as the regime has more opportunities for repression

Why Belarusans travel to Maidan in Kiev, and what is the difference between the situation in Belarus and Ukraine? 04.02.2014 | 08:50

Representatives of Foreign Ministry of Belarus and EU Foreign Office discussed visa simplification

Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus held a number of meetings, which could help to advance the settlement of visa simplification issue. 31.01.2014 | 16:23

Diplomatic communication between Belarus and the EU has increased, European civil officer says

According to the member of the EU Delegation to Belarus, “2013 was better than 2012”. 31.01.2014 | 09:25

Uladzimir Matskevich: Maidan has no grounds to stop the protests

Ukrainian authorities only demonstrate their readiness to resolve the political crisis; but they haven’t taken any real actions for that yet. 30.01.2014 | 08:53

Andrei Yahorau: Paramilitary troops from without will only harm Maidan

The Director of Centre for European Transformation disapproved of the idea to form “international subdivisions”. He believes that abolishment of draconian laws won’t make Maidan dissolve. 29.01.2014 | 08:56

Opinion: Talk coming from Minsk about optimising the size of the army is disarming

While Moscow demands money for its weapons and deploys its own forces instead of rearming Belarusans, Lukashenka cannot leverage Belarus as a provider of security in his dealings with Russia. 27.01.2014 | 11:06

Belarus’ participation in GRECO demonstrates willingness to improve the situation,Pavel Sapelka says

An additional protocol to the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption in Strasbourg has been signed recently between Belarus and the Council of Europe. 27.01.2014 | 08:20

Ulad Vialichka: The only thing in Ukraine that doesn’t fit in the Belarusan scenario is Maidan

Ukraine’s authorities have only two options: either to look for compromise with the protesters or build dictatorship. However, the second option is hindered by the active resistance of the society. 25.01.2014 | 08:26

Raman Jakauleuski: By using force, Yanukovich only complicates his life

In order to peacefully settle the Ukrainian conflict, mediators, who will be trusted both by opposition and by the authorities, are required. 24.01.2014 | 08:24