Politics

The chair of Central Election Commission proposes to discuss several questions on the changes in electoral laws at a referendum.
Six men take part in the action in Minsk's Independence Square, holding the Russian flag and promoting the Russian world.
Russia introduces the border regime in the Pskov, Smolensk and Bryansk Oblasts neighboring with Belarus.
The Belarusian President is talking to journalists, economists, political scientists and civil activists on February 1.

Russia will introduce border regime in the Smolensk, Bryansk and Pskov Oblasts next to the border with Belarus.
Russia's FSB director Alexander Bortnikov signs an order to introduce border regime with Belarus effective from February 7, 2017.
Activist Mikita Krasnakutski files complaint against several Russia-based websites that in his view instigate ethnic hostility.
The opposition activist is punished for 'disobedience to the police' during an unauthorized rally on the New Year's eve.
The police refuse to start a criminal case against Kalinkavichy activist Dzyanis Rabyanok.