Events

Putin: External pressure on Belarus is counterproductive
"It has been confirmed that the speedy normalization of the situation in Belarus is in the interests of both Russia and the European Union"...

Work at first unit of Belarusian nuclear power plant proceeds on schedule
According to the Energy Ministry, the launch of the Belarusian nuclear power plant will satisfy about one third of the country’s demand for electricity. It will also allow substituting 4.5 billion m3 of natural gas per annum and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by more than 7 million tonnes per year...

Belarusian nuclear power plant launch well on track
"International practice allocates roughly ten years per power-generating unit – from zero to launch. One can say we are even ahead of that for now"...

First reactor of Belarusian nuclear power plant loaded with fuel
BelTA reported earlier that the loading of nuclear fuel into the first unit of the Belarusian nuclear power plant began on 7 August...

Premiers discuss further steps to re-open Belarus-Russia border
The prime ministers of Belarus and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade and economic ties across the entire spectrum...

Lukashenko sends national day greetings to Hungary
"Thanks to a long history of friendly relations and mutual understanding between our peoples, shared values and a shared attitude to modern day challenges, Minsk and Budapest are capable of overcoming temporary issues"...

Lukashenko appoints new government
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko has appointed Roman Golovchenko Prime Minister of Belarus. The candidacy has to be approved by the lower chamber of the Belarusian parliament...

Prime ministers of Belarus, Russia discuss ways to step up economic cooperation
The two prime ministers agreed it is important to further advance practical cooperation within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia...

Lukashenko unveils decisions of Security Council session
"People should see that the authorities, especially the central government agencies, not only focus on restoring order in Minsk Hero City and two or three other cities, but also look into the matters that influence the life of our people"...

Lavrov: Foreign players seek to impose their own rules on Belarus
The Russian minister advised everyone to refrain from using this difficult situation in Belarus to undermine the normal, mutually respectful dialogue between the authorities and society, to make it provocative...

Lukashenko: You are wrong if you think the government is rattled
"This is why we will not flinch. We will go our own way just like we should"...

Lukashenko about opposition staff: There are not enough high-ranking jobs in the country for you
"I would like to once again remind you that the establishment of alternative government bodies, parallel bodies, and other kinds, the establishment of ‘hundreds’ for the sake of seizing power is prosecutable"...

Lukashenko urges Western countries to focus on their own issues
"Leaders of the Western countries are suggesting talks, conversations. Meanwhile they keep pushing their agenda. We see that, too; we are aware of it, but we are not accepting it. I want them to hear that"...

Lukashenko thanks factory workers, encourages them to stand tall
"You, workers, are the bosses of these factories. We will deal with the protesters who meet you at the entrance"...

Spain’s MFA advocates Belarus-EU dialogue
According to the ministry, the parties exchanged information on the situation after the presidential election in Belarus and prospects for further cooperation...

Belarus drafting framework agreement on cooperation in customs affairs with EU
“A representative of the State Customs Committee in Brussels is holding consultations with the EU representatives to harmonize approaches to the draft agreement,” the committee said...

Lukashenko extends Independence Day greetings to Afghanistan
"I am convinced that the consequent implementation of your country’s development plan given civil concord and reconciliation will help Afghanistan make considerable success in all the areas"...

Putin updates Lukashenko on his talks with Merkel, Macron
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on 18 August...

Lukashenko concerned about situation along Belarus’ western borders
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that as the military say, the external component forces one to take the situation into account and act accordingly...

Belarusian foreign minister meets with Russian ambassador
The parties exchanged opinions about the post-election situation in Belarus, the press service noted...