Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges to grant a loan of 1.5 billion dollars to Belarus, reaffirming support for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s government.

Belarusian police detain hundreds of protesters, as they try to enter the elite residential area in Minsk.

Belarus says it is bound by treaty to defend Russia if an attack is launched on that country “through or near” Belarusian territory.

Belarus’ opposition figure Svetlana Tikhanovskaya says the protests in the country have never been directed against Russia.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has accused the US of organizing the post-election protests in his country through social media platforms.

"Belarus is threatened and the very survival of the nation is at stake": the latest words from Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko.

Belarus state agency "Belta" releases images of President Alexander Lukashenko holding an automatic rifle and wearing body armor as he arrives, on Sunday evening, at his residence in Minsk, not far from where opposition protests are taking place.

Russia accuses Belarusian opposition members, who have left the country for West amid violent protests, of seeking bloodshed.

Belarusian president blames the US and Europe for organizing violent protests in the country after his re-election.

The Russian president has told the EU that pressure on the Belarusian president and acts of external interference are counterproductive.