A spike in air travel from the Middle East to Belarus points to a concerted effort to funnel migrant toward the European Union, E.U. officials say.
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E.U. Blames Belarus for Migrant Crisis at Poland Border
Poland has massed troops at the border, the European Union’s eastern frontier, to keep migrants camped there from crossing into the country.
The Stunning Grandeur of Soviet-Era Metros
Between 2014 and 2020, Frank Herfort visited more than 770 metro stations in 19 cities, creating a remarkable archive of architectural and artistic splendor.
Democracy, or Something Like It
No one is fooled when authoritarian leaders carry out fake elections. So why do they bother?
Migrant at Poland-Belarus Border Faces a Wrenching Decision
As a humanitarian crisis grows on Poland’s border, where the government has taken a hard line on migrants, one father had to decide whether to save an ailing baby girl and risk being expelled.
Asylum Seeker at Poland-Belarus Border Faces a Wrenching Choice
As a humanitarian crisis grows on Poland’s border, where the government has taken a hard line on migrants, one father had to decide whether to save an ailing baby girl and risk being expelled.
Russia and Belarus Inch Closer to a Full-Blown Merger
In their sixth meeting in less than a year, the countries’ presidents agreed to deepen economic ties, leaving tougher political questions for later.
Belarus Opposition Leader Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
The convictions of Maria Kolesnikova, a fierce opponent of President Aleksandr Lukashenko, and a colleague are part of a crackdown on dissent following a disputed election last year.
Border Standoff Over Afghan Migrants Highlights E.U. Fears of New Influx
Belarus is accused of using migrants as a weapon against the European Union after a group of Afghans got trapped on its border with Poland, where the issue has become increasingly politicized.
‘Our Goal Is to Keep the Regime on Its Toes’: Inside Belarus’s Underground Opposition
Despite a government campaign of terror and arbitrary arrests, thousands of activists are working clandestinely to spread dissent and undermine the government.