The United States recognized Belarus on December 26, 1991.

An embassy was established in the capital, Minsk, on January 31, 1992, with John Ford as Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.

Relations between the United States and Belarus have been continuous since that time.

Since March 12, 2008, when Ambassador Karen Stewart was formally recalled for consultations, there has been no accredited U.S.

All but five U.S. diplomats were declared persona non grata on April 30, 2008.