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22 Aug 2023
Lukashenko discusses progress to develop Belarus’ antiviral vaccine Lukashenko discusses progress to develop Belarus’ antiviral vaccine
“First things first. We need to review progress to implement a very important project, which is development of a domestic antiviral vaccine at BelVitunipharm. In fact, the Vitebsk Oblast governor, who is an expert in this field, promised to get involved in this project,” the head of state said...
18 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: University admission rules need to be made straightforward Lukashenko: University admission rules need to be made straightforward
The head of state said that he was briefed on the ongoing university admission campaign, adding that it was proceeding in a constructive manner...
18 Aug 2023
Belarus seen as reliable roadblock for NATO’s strike against Russia Belarus seen as reliable roadblock for NATO’s strike against Russia
The official went on saying that just like during World War Two for the sake of fighting against fascism the entire international community needs to unite in order to objectively evaluate the events going on in the countries where the fascist ideology is being reborn...
18 Aug 2023
Fight against fascism, neo-Nazism described as one of Belarus’ priorities Fight against fascism, neo-Nazism described as one of Belarus’ priorities
"In the current geopolitical situation, the protection of historical memory and our history becomes especially relevant"...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko on information policy: Our tactic is to reach every person Lukashenko on information policy: Our tactic is to reach every person
The president believes that it is important to fight the information space as hard as possible...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: I love Ukraine and its people Lukashenko: I love Ukraine and its people
He remarked that he likes even people, who live in western Ukraine and are believed to have more nationalistic attitudes...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: Ukraine’s first step to recovery should be a step towards peace Lukashenko: Ukraine’s first step to recovery should be a step towards peace
“There should be a step towards peace. Yes, you can fight for these territories. I am not saying that they should be left behind. A different tactic should be chosen however: while fighting for these territories, you may lose others,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: No signs of a new world war looming Lukashenko: No signs of a new world war looming
According to the head of state, the events in Ukraine have taught people a lesson and have shown that a clash of military blocs should be avoided...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: Ukraine peace talks have to start without preconditions Lukashenko: Ukraine peace talks have to start without preconditions
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Negotiations have to start without preliminary conditions. It is a classic move of any diplomacy. This is what I think. It is necessary to start negotiations and discuss everything. Including Crimea, Kherson, Zaporozhye, Donetsk, and Lugansk. Everything needs to be discussed there. But at a negotiation table"...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko confident in future good relations with Ukraine Lukashenko confident in future good relations with Ukraine
The president is sure that only at the negotiating table it is possible to find a solution to the situation, and it should be done with the participation of all the stakeholders and the world’s powers...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko gives his take on who is to blame for events in Ukraine Lukashenko gives his take on who is to blame for events in Ukraine
"Of course, Russia is also to blame. We are all to blame. Russia, Belarus, Ukraine…," the Belarusian leader replied...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus should be involved in peace talks on Ukraine Lukashenko: Belarus should be involved in peace talks on Ukraine
In June 2023 Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that the talks were in the pipeline and pointed to Belarus’ possible participation in the negotiation process...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko warns crazies in the West: Belarus will respond to aggression immediately Lukashenko warns crazies in the West: Belarus will respond to aggression immediately
Yet Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that Belarusians are not crazy and would not like to use nuclear weapons. If no aggression is committed against Belarus, nuclear weapons will never be used...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko on Putin’s request ahead of special military operation in Ukraine Lukashenko on Putin’s request ahead of special military operation in Ukraine
The Belarusian head of state recalled that in the first days of the special military operation he made a statement that Belarus was not getting involved in the conflict, as Russia was capable of dealing with everything itself. “But we will not allow shooting Russians in the back...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus will not join a hot war unless Ukrainians cross the border Lukashenko: Belarus will not join a hot war unless Ukrainians cross the border
The journalist asked the head of state what can force Belarus to get fully involved in the war in Ukraine...
17 Aug 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus-China military cooperation is not directed against third countries Lukashenko: Belarus-China military cooperation is not directed against third countries
"All our cooperation, which is very significant (we did not hide it from anyone), is by no means directed against third countries. We don't need that. We need to protect our states and our peoples," the Belarusian leader stressed...
16 Aug 2023
Khrenin: Belarus-China relations are built on friendship, mutual respect Khrenin: Belarus-China relations are built on friendship, mutual respect
In the context of a changing yet tense situation in the world, the relations between Belarus and China can become an example for many countries, Viktor Khrenin noted...
16 Aug 2023
Li Shangfu: Chinese-Belarusian cooperation is steadily developing Li Shangfu: Chinese-Belarusian cooperation is steadily developing
“In recent years, under the leadership of Aleksandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping, the relations between Belarus and China have been continuously strengthening, steadily developing and moving forward. Last year we received a new status of our relations - it is an all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. This shows that now we have truly fraternal relations,” Li Shangfu said...
15 Aug 2023
Volfovich: Tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus are no threat to other countries Volfovich: Tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus are no threat to other countries
“Belarus stands for peace, good neighborliness, mutual respect, consideration for the interests of other states. Yet, taking into consideration the developments in the neighboring states, primarily in Poland, the Baltic Sea countries, we were forced to take measures of strategic deterrence to ensure security,” Aleksandr Volfovich said...
15 Aug 2023
Volfovich: Our focus is on the need to build multipolar relations Volfovich: Our focus is on the need to build multipolar relations
According to him, Belarus is a regular participant of the forum. “This is of particular importance for us, given the approaches of our country to maintaining peace and security,” Aleksandr Volfovich said...
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