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3 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: No nation can be independent without cultural heritage, strong spiritual foundation Lukashenko: No nation can be independent without cultural heritage, strong spiritual foundation
The president stressed that for Belarusians, independence is freedom and life gifted by the generation of winners. "We remember that in different periods of history our ancestors defended this freedom not only with weapons in their hands," the Belarusian leader said...
3 Jul 2023
Volfovich: We must do our utmost to preserve peace Volfovich: We must do our utmost to preserve peace
"This is the main holiday of our statehood, independence and sovereignty and the main values that are enshrined in the Constitution and in the draft National Security Concept. Maintaining peace and security is the most important task for the national security system today," Aleksandr Volfovich noted...
30 Jun 2023
Ambassador: Independence Day is a truly national holiday in Belarus Ambassador: Independence Day is a truly national holiday in Belarus
"Independence Day for us is essentially the birthday of our country: if it were not for the Great Victory, the successful Operation Bagration our country would have simply ceased to exist physically," Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi said...
29 Jun 2023
Zakharova: Lukashenko could help bring peace to Ukraine Zakharova: Lukashenko could help bring peace to Ukraine
”Belarus and its president have repeatedly demonstrated hospitality, genuine and effective mediation, good will and determination to achieve peace and assistance in the peace process. The Belarusian president did it more than once, his rhetoric is confirmed by his deeds,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said...
27 Jun 2023
Peskov: Lukashenko, Putin get in touch practically every day Peskov: Lukashenko, Putin get in touch practically every day
"Aleksandr Lukashenko is the head of our brotherly and allied Belarus, he is a very experienced, wise, battle-hardened statesman. President Putin enjoys very good, not just allied, but also long-standing friendly relations with him," the Kremlin spokesman added...
27 Jun 2023
Lukashenko: Belarusians know how to defend their land
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present shoulder straps to senior officers on 27 June...
27 Jun 2023
Putin thanks Lukashenko for assisting in resolution of mutiny attempt Putin thanks Lukashenko for assisting in resolution of mutiny attempt
“I appreciate the efforts and contribution of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the peaceful resolution of the situation,” Vladimir Putin emphasized...
26 Jun 2023
Volfovich: International security architecture is collapsing Volfovich: International security architecture is collapsing
“And the political situation in our country largely depends on the ability of our system to maintain law and order. You are the core of this system and you must ensure law and order. People expect this from us. People want our country to remain safe and peaceful. It largely depends on you, your professional skills, competencies, efforts and determination,” he stressed...
26 Jun 2023
Opinion: Talks with Prigozhin showed authority of Belarus’ president Opinion: Talks with Prigozhin showed authority of Belarus’ president
As previously reported, Yevgeny Prigozhin accepted Aleksandr Lukashenko’s proposal on stopping the advance of Wagner’s armed units in Russia’s territory and on further steps to de-escalate tensions...
23 Jun 2023
Hell on earth in Last Witnesses project by BelTA, Prosecutor General’s Office Hell on earth in Last Witnesses project by BelTA, Prosecutor General’s Office
The book includes a collection of stories told by underage prisoners of Nazi concentration camps...
23 Jun 2023
NOC president sends greetigns on occassion of International Olympic Day NOC president sends greetigns on occassion of International Olympic Day
Viktor Lukashenko thanked all those involved in the Olympic movement for their tremendous work and professionalism, invaluable contribution to the popularization of sports in Belarus...
22 Jun 2023
Lukashenko wants Belarus to deliver high-quality CIS Games Lukashenko wants Belarus to deliver high-quality CIS Games
“In the current circumstances, this sports festival is acquiring special importance to the Belarusian athletes and a wide range of our friends, who have confirmed their participation in the forum,” the head of state said...
21 Jun 2023
Call for Belarusians to preserve memory about WW2 events Call for Belarusians to preserve memory about WW2 events
Igor Sergeyenko said: “The day 22 June 1941 will always remain in the memory of the Soviet nation, memory of residents of our country. It is now a day of commemoration and sorrow. It is not just a symbol but real pain of the people”...
21 Jun 2023
Talai defends bringing kids from Donbass to peaceful Belarus for recreation Talai defends bringing kids from Donbass to peaceful Belarus for recreation
Aleksei Talai said that his charity foundation intends to continue inviting kids from Donbass to come to Belarus for recreation. Kids from the areas that are suffering from heavy fire and bombardment, including Gorlovka, are expected to come this summer. Their lives are threatened over there...
20 Jun 2023
FM: CSTO countries call for de-escalation in tensions at regional, global levels FM: CSTO countries call for de-escalation in tensions at regional, global levels
The foreign ministers discussed the trends in the development of the regional and international situation, its impact on the security of the CSTO countries, and also exchanged views on further steps to develop external relations...
20 Jun 2023
CSTO urged to deepen cooperation with UN, SCO, other international organizations CSTO urged to deepen cooperation with UN, SCO, other international organizations
The head of state also urged to build up the information and analytical capacities of the CSTO...
20 Jun 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus will try hard to restore and strengthen trust between CSTO countries Lukashenko: Belarus will try hard to restore and strengthen trust between CSTO countries
Belarusian President expressed gratitude to the member countries of the organization for supporting the priorities of the Belarusian presidency in the CSTO, which, as the president is sure, meet common interests...
20 Jun 2023
Lukashenko: The CSTO countries must stand together Lukashenko: The CSTO countries must stand together
He is convinced that there is no reason to rush into making decisions about withdrawing from any integration associations, as Ukraine or Georgia did with their membership in the CIS...
19 Jun 2023
Belarus, Kazakhstan urged to take new approaches to bilateral relations Belarus, Kazakhstan urged to take new approaches to bilateral relations
Sergei Aleinik began the meeting with a Kazakh proverb: the road meets another road, bringing the people closer to another people. "I think that your visit is the best confirmation of this wisdom," Sergei Aleinik said...
16 Jun 2023
Petrishenko: Festival in Alexandria celebrates Belarusian culture and folklore Petrishenko: Festival in Alexandria celebrates Belarusian culture and folklore
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko told the media on the sidelines of a meeting of the permanent organizing committee for the Kupala Night festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends)...
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