Human rights activists found out that in early April a #Belarusian was sentenced to 7 days in #Brest for “picketing by singing the anthem of #Ukraine in karaoke”. A citizen of the #Russian Federation denounced him.

EU Leadership Urges New Sanctions On Belarus For Ongoing "Hybrid Attack" Using Migrants European Union officials are backing Poland's accusations that Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko is conducting a form of "hybrid warfare" in unleashing migrant waves on the Polish border into

«Радыё Свабода»#DepSecBiegun pays tribute to #Belarusian hero Kastus Kalinouski/Kostas Kalinauskas and all the leaders of the uprising of 1863-1864 at the Rasos Cemetery in #Vilnius, #Lithuania. #USinLT pic.twitter.com/LwmIZhDQgF  

Belarus is a storied country that is unknown to many in the west. Thankfully, Belarusian photographer Alex Ugalek reveals at least some of the beauty of the countryside in this series of magical photos. Called “Morning Poetry” by some, and “Return To Magenta” by others. According to Ugalek, he