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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VSAT: Illegal migrants not turned back at the Belarusian border

Lithuanian border authorities report not turning back illegal migrants from Belarus, amidst similar actions by neighboring Latvia and Poland.

Mar 23 • 05:42 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poor Sadists Want to Take Over Grodno and Lviv. What Lukashenko's Propaganda Says About Poland

The article discusses the Belarusian government's propaganda accusing Poland of attempting to destabilize Belarus to reclaim territories like Grodno and Lviv.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Father Chose Instead of OMON's Daughter. How Belarusian Families Dispute Due to Politics

An independent journalist reflects on the apolitical nature of Belarusian families in Latvia amid political tensions.

Mar 22 • 11:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

US special envoy John Coale spoke about his meeting with Lithuanian politicians at a hotel in Vilnius

US special envoy John Coale's recent visit to Lithuania has sparked discussions regarding Belarusian relations, particularly focusing on issues such as fertilizers and diplomatic channels.

Mar 22 • 08:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

What lies behind the attempt to improve US and Belarusian relations: Lithuania may also face pressure

The United States has lifted sanctions on two Belarusian banks and the Ministry of Finance along with Belarusian potash fertilizer companies following discussions with President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mar 22 • 08:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Human Rights Activist Kolesnikowa: "I Would Even Thank the Devil"

Belarusian human rights activist Marija Kolesnikowa, who was imprisoned for five years and recently released, spoke in Germany after receiving the Karlspreis.

Mar 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Due to contraband balloons, operations at Vilnius Airport were restricted at night

On March 22, operations at Vilnius Airport were briefly suspended due to navigation issues caused by Belarusian hybrid attacks involving balloons.

Mar 22 • 05:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Svetlana Alexievich, Ortega y Gasset Journalism Award 2026: the voices of the memory of the end of the USSR

Svetlana Alexievich reflects on her Belarusian roots and the challenges of reconciling with the future while overcoming hatred.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE END OF THE STANDOFF? ⟩ Lukashenko promised to release Lithuanian trucks taken hostage

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko announced he might allow Lithuanian and Polish trucks to return home by early next week.

Mar 21 • 13:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

A car carrying contraband was detained in Šalčininkai: cigarettes hidden even in the engine compartment

Lithuanian authorities seized a vehicle from a Belarusian citizen that was found to be concealing over 11,000 packets of contraband cigarettes.

Mar 21 • 10:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Customs officials dismantled a large smuggling hideout turned foreigner's car: 60,000 euros worth of cigarettes found

Lithuanian customs officials discovered a significant stash of illegal cigarettes hidden within a Belarusian citizen's car during a routine inspection at a border checkpoint.

Mar 21 • 10:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Customs officers discover contraband cigarettes worth 60 thousand euros in a Belarusian's car in Šalčininkai

Lithuanian customs officials discovered contraband cigarettes worth over 60,000 euros hidden in a Belarusian's car during a routine check.

Mar 21 • 10:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

“Persons allegedly linked to Belarusian authorities arrived”: VSAT detained migrants crossing the border

Lithuanian border guards (VSAT) have detained a group of 11 migrants who attempted to cross from Belarus into Lithuania, allegedly accompanied by individuals connected to Belarusian security services.

Mar 21 • 08:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Belarusian opposition leader Tsikhanouskaya plans to open mission of Belarusian democratic forces in Ukraine

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, the Belarusian opposition leader, plans to establish a mission of the Belarusian democratic forces in Ukraine ahead of Belarus's Freedom Day.

Mar 20 • 17:53 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Belarusian leader announces "big deal" with US: "How could I refuse?"

Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko revealed plans for a significant deal with the United States, expressing his commitment to engage in discussions regarding various issues.

Mar 20 • 16:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Kratos in Alytus apartment buildings: Belarusian cigarettes in the basement, drugs in the apartment

Lithuanian authorities arrested two local residents for holding a significant stash of Belarusian cigarettes and suspected drugs in their apartment.

Mar 20 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Everything is destroyed: how the latest defector lies about life in Latvia

A Belarusian blogger falsely claims that life in Latvia is dire compared to the wealth in Belarus, attracting widespread attention on social media.

Mar 20 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Kratos in Alytus Apartment Buildings: Belarusian Smuggling in the Basement, Drugs in the Apartment

Authorities in Alytus have arrested two men for storing smuggled Belarusian cigarettes and illegal drugs in their apartment.

Mar 20 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lukashenko announces the fight against balloon smuggling: ‘real bandits’

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has announced efforts to combat balloon smuggling, coinciding with the release of political prisoners and U.S.-Belarus discussions.

Mar 20 • 14:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Lukashenko: Americans offered a big deal in the name of D. Trump

Belarusian leader A. Lukashenko claims that U.S. representatives proposed a significant agreement during negotiations.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for carriers: Belarus announces it will start returning trucks to Lithuania

Belarus has announced plans to return trucks belonging to Lithuanian and Polish carriers that were previously detained in Belarusian territory after diplomatic negotiations.

Mar 20 • 13:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Belarus opposition leader: "Lukashenko is very afraid of Trump"

Belarusian dictator Aleksandr Lukashenko has released a new group of political prisoners after talks with the U.S., but opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya warns against legitimizing his regime.

Mar 20 • 08:45 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Belarusian Biathlete Who Fled the Country: When I Arrived in Poland, I Was Depressed and Didn't Do Sport for a Year

Belarusian biathlete Darja Dolidovitš shares her journey of fleeing her home country, her struggles with depression upon arriving in Poland, and her historic participation in the World Cup as a member of a refugee team.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Did a group of migrants forcibly cross the Polish border? The Border Guard reacts decisively

The Polish Border Guard denies reports of around 150 migrants forcibly crossing the Polish-Belarusian border and attacking border officers, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified information.

Mar 19 • 20:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A group of political prisoners released by the Minsk regime arrived in Lithuania

A group of political prisoners from Belarus has arrived in Lithuania, facilitated by Lithuanian authorities, amidst ongoing discussions about sanctions involving Belarusian banks by the US.

Mar 19 • 18:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A group of political prisoners released by the Minsk regime has arrived in Lithuania

Fifteen political prisoners released by the Belarusian regime arrived in Lithuania following negotiations between Minsk and Washington, and the Lithuanian government provided support for their arrival.

Mar 19 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

Belarus released 250 political prisoners under a US-brokered agreement

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners following negotiations with the USA, in exchange for the lifting of sanctions on several Belarusian companies.

Mar 19 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners in exchange for the U.S. lifting sanctions on several Belarusian companies.

Mar 19 • 17:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda: The lifting of US sanctions on Belarus is one thing, EU policy is another track

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized the differing policies of the US and the EU regarding Belarusian sanctions during a press conference in Brussels.

Mar 19 • 17:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Belarus frees 250 political prisoners, USA lifts sanctions on Belarusian fertilizers

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners in exchange for the United States easing sanctions on Belarusian fertilizers and financial sectors.

Mar 19 • 17:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Motuzas on the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on 'Belaruskalij': We cannot evaluate without knowing the exact objectives

Lithuanian official R. Motuzas comments on the U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Belarusian potash producer 'Belaruskalij', highlighting Lithuania's firm stance on sanctions against the Minsk regime.

Mar 19 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Belarus released 250 political prisoners in exchange for US sanctions relief

Belarus released 250 political prisoners after negotiations with the United States, which agreed to lift sanctions on several Belarusian companies in return.

Mar 19 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Belarus releases 250 political prisoners after agreement with the USA

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has ordered the release of 250 political prisoners following a deal with the USA which includes the easing of some American sanctions.

Mar 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
World

Belarus Frees 250 Political Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners as part of a deal brokered by the U.S. that includes the easing of sanctions on Belarusian companies.

Mar 19 • 16:53 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

ELTA briefly: P. Gražulis, I. Vėgėlė, and R. J. Jankūnas meeting with the US envoy, American sanctions lifted on 'Belaruskalij'

Lithuanian politicians met with the US envoy to discuss various issues including the lifting of American sanctions on the Belarusian company 'Belaruskalij' in exchange for the release of political prisoners in Belarus.

Mar 19 • 16:52 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

After Washington and Minsk's bilateral talks, Belarus releases 250 political prisoners

Belarus has released 250 political prisoners following discussions between U.S. officials and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Mar 19 • 16:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The US lifts sanctions on two Belarusian banks and 'Belaruskalij'

The United States has lifted sanctions against the Belarusian bank 'Belinvestbank', the Development Bank, and the Ministry of Finance, as well as against Belarus' potash company, 'Belaruskalij'.

Mar 19 • 16:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Trump envoy announces lifting of US sanctions on Belarusian banks and potash industry

The US has announced the lifting of sanctions on Belarusian banks and potash producers during a visit by Special Envoy John Coale to Belarus.

Mar 19 • 15:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

Lukashenko may soon visit the USA, said American envoy

A report suggests that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko could be making a visit to the United States, according to an American envoy.

Mar 19 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It is reported that newly released Belarusian political prisoners will be brought to Lithuania

Belarus is set to transfer recently released political prisoners to Lithuania following a meeting between a U.S. envoy and the Belarusian president.

Mar 19 • 15:19 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

I support Trump, even though he made a few mistakes, said Lukashenko

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko expressed his support for Donald Trump despite acknowledging his past mistakes.

Mar 19 • 10:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda says he urged J. Coale to be cautious with A. Lukashenko: there is no reason to think anything is changing

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda emphasized caution in dealings with Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko, stating there are no signs of Belarus moving closer to the West.

Mar 19 • 10:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė Claims That Discussions About the Renewal of Belarusian Fertilizer Transit Are Not Taking Place

I. Ruginienė states that there are currently no discussions regarding the renewal of Belarusian fertilizer transit in Lithuania.

Mar 19 • 10:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

US envoy meets with Belarusian leader on prisoner release

A US envoy's meeting with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko focuses on prisoner releases in Belarus amidst ongoing tensions and efforts to normalize relations.

Mar 19 • 10:03 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Belarusian ruler Lukashenko asks envoy to tell Trump that he is waging war against Belarus' friends

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko asserts that the U.S., under President Trump, is waging war against Belarus' allies during a meeting with a U.S. delegation.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

US envoy meets with Aliaksandr Lukashenko in Minsk regarding the release of political prisoners

A US envoy met with Belarusian President Aliaksandr Lukashenko to discuss the release of political prisoners and bilateral relations, amid ongoing attempts by the US to ease sanctions on Belarus.

Mar 19 • 09:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Six boxes with contraband cigarettes found in Tauragė car

Police in Tauragė discovered six boxes containing three thousand packs of cigarettes with Belarusian stamps during a traffic stop.

Mar 19 • 06:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ruginienė expressed her expectations to US envoy Coale in his negotiations with Lukashenko

Lithuania's Prime Minister Inga Ruginienė met with US envoy John Coale to discuss expectations regarding his negotiations with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.

Mar 18 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

S. Cichanouskis: after the US delegation's visit, Belarus may release another group of political prisoners

Siarhei Cichanouski, a Belarusian opposition figure, expressed hopes for the release of more political prisoners following discussions between the US government and Alexander Lukashenko's regime.

Mar 18 • 12:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

7 shipment of cigarettes flown from Belarus intercepted on Tuesday

Lithuanian authorities intercepted 7 shipments of Belarusian cigarettes sent by balloon in various locations in Southern Lithuania, with a total of 12,500 packs seized.

Mar 18 • 09:08 UTC

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