21 February – President
Alexander Lukashenko calls for armed security patrols on streets and in workplaces, claiming the possibility of "extremist" crimes.[1]
6 June – A
German citizen goes on trial in Belarus on charges of being a
mercenary, terrorist, creating an extremist group, intentionally damaging a vehicle, and illegal operations with firearms, ammunition, and explosives.[7]
10 June – Poland announces a "no-go zone" in the
Białowieża Forest in order to prevent migrants from crossing
the border from Belarus. In response, concerns are raised about the potential impact on
tourism during the summer.