19:20 Lukashenka to support Moscow in opposition to USA anti-missile defence dislocations in Europe

Claiming itself Russia’s strategic partner in the west, Belarus is ready to support Moscow in the matter of the planned dislocation of USA anti-missile defence elements in Europe, the Belarusian leadership says.

18:10 Lukashenka going into bondage

Russia will give Belarus a governmental loan of USD 1.5 billion, President of Russia Vladimir Putin declared summarising the results of the session of the Supreme State Council of the “union state.” “For smooth transition of our bilateral cooperation to universal market principles, taking into consideration necessary for both countries fulfilment of signed before agreements and contracts, Russia has decided on giving Belarus a governmental credit of USD 1.5 billion,” president of Russia said.

17:17 Mikalay Charhinets: “Belarus Shouldn’t Hurry to Leave CFE”

Belarus shouldn’t hurry to leave the Treaty on Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE). It has been stated in the conversation with BelTA by the chairman of the Standing Committee on International Affairs and National Security of the “council of republic” Mikalay Charhinets (Cherginets), commenting on Russia’s moratorium in CFE participation that has come into force on December 12 overnight.

16:04 Rally «For Independent Belarus!” in Warsaw (Photo)

Belarusian students studying in Warsaw on Kalinouski programme marched from Charles de Gaulle Square to the Embassy of Russia.

15:50 Authorities violating Constitution

The authorities ban people to protest against repeal of benefits. Applicants for pickets, which are scheduled for 16 December, are refused to hold actions on different grounds. By banning hundreds of pickets around the country the authorities violate the Constitution.

15:50 What have Putin and Lukashenka been discussing for more than 4 hours?

Talks of Belarusian and Russian presidents have finished in Minsk. The conversation was held in private and lasted for more than 4 hours, RIA Novosti informs.

Gomel office of the United Civil Party is being searched now. Members of the KGB department of Gomel Area came to a private house, rented by Gomel organisation of UCP, at 12.20 p.m.

14:00 Minsk Occupied by People in Sweatpants

Extraordinary safety measures have been taken in Minsk before Putin’s visit to Minsk. Putin is to take part in the session of the Supreme council of the “union state”.

13:37 Russian fasting for 47 days in Minsk colony

Russian citizen Nikolai Kostyshev is on his second hunger strike in the Minsk penal colony of general and medium secure № 1. One of his relatives informed the organising committee on formation the Belarusian committee on defence of prisoners’ rights “Over Barrier.”

12:23 EU condemned crackdown of demonstration «For Independent Belarus!»

EU presidency in Minsk condemned the repressive acts of the Belarusian authorities against peaceful demonstrants on 12 December. It is said in the statement of Slovak Embassy in Belarus.

11:01 Injured Young Front Leader Visited by US and EU Ambassadors (Photo)

One of the Young Front leaders Zmitser Fedaruk has been placed to Minsk clinical hospital No. 9. He was taken here unconscious after riot policemen beaten up him during disband of the rally “For independent Belarus!” yesterday US Ambassador Karen Stewart and the head of the diplomatic mission of Slovakia Lubomir Rehak. Slovakian Embassy in Belarus functions as the representation of the EU.

9:45 Told to Get Away… (Photo)

On December 13 before Putin’s arrival streamers appeared in several parts of Minsk: “Putin, get away from Belarus!”, “Putin, we are not happy to see you here!”

9:39 7 days of arrest for patriotism

Brest activists, protested recently against president of Russia Vladimir Putin’s visit to Belarus, were sentenced to administrative arrest.

9:04 Detained on anti-Putin action Belarusians set free

Activists of the civil campaign “Jeans for Freedom!”detained yesterday at the action “Putin, go home!” were set free. The activists spent more than 3 hours in the police department of Maskouski District. The reports were drawn up against all of them, including the minors.

8:39 Young Front leader Zmiter Hvedaruk: «I fell to ground, but they went on beating me»

Zmiter Hvedaruk began to feel better yesterday evening. He told Radio Svaboda on telephone about his health and the events taken place.

8:26 Face to face in Silichy

Yesterday evening Alyaksandr Lukashenka met with Russian president Vladimir Putin who had arrived to Belarus on an official two-day visit.