Latest news in Belarus? September 27th, 2026
27-09-2026
Key developments regarding Belarus as of late September 2026:
UN General Assembly Speech & Ukraine Peace Talks: Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, stating that Minsk is prepared to facilitate negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. He argued that any lasting settlement must address what he termed the conflict’s “root causes,” criticized ongoing Western military aid to Kyiv, and advocated for an expanded UN Security Council to include more representation from the Global South.
Diplomatic Maneuvering and Prisoner Releases: Following ongoing talks with Western interlocutors, Minsk has released several groups of political prisoners over the past few weeks amid discussions surrounding potential sanctions relief.
International Scrutiny at the OSCE: Western nations, including the United Kingdom and 37 partner states, issued a joint statement to the OSCE calling for the unconditional release of all remaining political detainees and an end to domestic repression, noting that hundreds remain imprisoned despite recent selective pardons.
Regional Security Tensions: Ukrainian and Baltic officials continue to voice concern over joint military cooperation between Moscow and Minsk, warning about the ongoing logistical use of Belarusian airspace and facilities in regional military operations.