Belarus presidential election

Belarus: Lukashenko looks for sixth victory in tough contest

President Alexander Lukashenko has been accused of stealing previous elections.

Ties between Russia and Belarus cool ahead of presidential elections

Moscow says Lukashenko and Putin expressed confidence that the situation will be settled as the arrest of 33 Russians in Belarus threatens to sour ties between the historic allies.

Minsk's Hi-Tech Park: a symbol of growing inequality in Lukashenko's Belarus

Once a sign of progress and a success story for President Alexander Lukashenko, the Hi-Tech Park in Minsk has become a symbol of inequality amid a tanking economy.