Yuras Karmanau

A media rights group says a court in Belarus has convicted two independent journalists on charges of high treason and given them long prison sentences, the latest move in the government’s crackdown on dissent and free speech.

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.

Activists say an independent journalist in Belarus has been convicted of treason and sentenced to nine years in prison.

Kazakhstanis are voting Sunday in a referendum on a new constitution that would strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's hold on power.

Belarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has ordered the release of 250 prisoners as part of a deal with Washington to lift some U.S. sanctions, the latest step in the isolated leader’s effort to improve ties with the West.

Belarus' exiled opposition leader visits Kyiv as the city recovers from Russia’s largest missile attack of the year.

More than four years ago, Belarus allowed Russia to use its territory to invade Ukraine. Now officials in Kyiv warn that Belarus may again provide a launchpad for a new Russian attack.

Armenia's parliamentary elections Sunday will focus on its geopolitical future as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the EU and the U.S.

A court in Belarus has convicted journalist Kiryl Pazniak and sentenced him to three and a half years in prison.

The leaders of China, Russia and India have gathered with other heads of state at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence.