As Vladimir Putin wins a third term in the Kremlin, Vladimir Chizhov reacts to allegations of electoral fraud. He also turns down the EU's call for change of leadership in Syria, and discusses Russia's policies towards Belarus and Ukraine.
All member states of the European Union are to recall their ambassadors from Belarus, it was announced on Tuesday, as a diplomatic row with Minsk escalates. The move comes a day after the EU slapped a series of new sanctions on the country.
The Belarusian government tightens its control over the Internet; reactions online. Mexican artists unite against violence. And a video showing citizen journalists how to film a revolution…
Russia's hold on European gas supplies strengthened on Friday when its state-owned natural gas company bought the remaining stake in the Belarusian gas pipeline system, becoming its sole owner.
Will the Polish EU presidency revive the Eastern Partnership with Ukraine, Moldova and Belarus? Promoting democratic values to secure its borders as well as economic cooperation with Eastern neighbours are among the top priorities of the Polish government.
After a crackdown on protests against an apparently fixed election, opposition to Aleksandr Lukashenko's rule had gone quiet. But the worst economic crisis there since the fall of the Soviet Union has hit Belarusians hard, and they're losing patience with their leader. Since early June, a new movement has emerged: every Wednesday, so-called 'silent protests' are held, directed via social networking sites.
We take a look at the sharp currency devaluation in Belarus and the panic it has provoked. In Germany, Angela Merkel’s government has been refusing to follow the pack - we explore the country’s recent stances on Libya, nuclear energy and the euro. Finally, British PM David Cameron is cracking down on sexing up.
France beat host Ukraine 4-1 in a friendly match on Monday, with newcomer Marvin Martin scoring two goals for Les Bleus. It was a timely win for France after they were held to a 1-1 draw with Belarus in a Euro 2012 qualifier last week.
France remained top of Group D Friday after a scrappy 1-1 draw against Belarus in Minsk, but Les Bleus are still not assured of qualifying for the Euro 2012 chamionship.
Twenty-five years ago a combination of human error and design flaws caused the world's worst ever nuclear accident. Today, the true extent of the damage caused by the catastrophe is still the subject of much disinformation and disagreement.
