Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad.

The assessments of observers from Poland, Serbia, Germany, Switzerland are very much indicative. They said that others should come to us and learn how to conduct elections,” Andrei Belyakov emphasized ...

The International Ice Hockey Federation has banned the Russian national team from participating in the 2026 World ...

CLUJ-NAPOCA, ROMANIA (AP) _ Results Tuesday from Transylvania Open at Arenele BNR (seedings in parentheses): Anastasia Potapova (1), Russia, def. Julia Grabher, Austria, 6-4, 6-0. Olga Danilovic (2), ...

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich is many things. He’s a really good hockey player. He’s a Lego maniac. But one thing ...

The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.

Milan Cortina Olympics will take place Feb. 6-22, 2026, in northern Italy, with 116 medal events in 16 sports. It's the ...

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warns of potential Russian military deployment in Belarus, emphasizing heightened risks for NATO members in the region.

Japan and China earned wins to open Olympic Qualification, while the question of Russia's involvement in the 2026 Olympics ...

Ukraine’s allies have warned against the European Union reopening Russian gas pipelines as part of a prospective peace ...

Here’s a look at the life of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Personal Birth date: August 30, 1954 (some sources say August 31) Birth place: Kopys, Belarus Full name: Alexander Grigorievich ...

Freedom of expression is one of the main means of making human rights violations visible, as well as their perpetrators, ...