Events

Kubrakov: The operational situation in Belarus is stable
According to Ivan Kubrakov, the president constantly keeps this issue under control...

‘No emergency’. Kubrakov comments on internal troops readiness drills
Belarusian Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Kubrakov told the media following his report to the head of state on 8 January...

Belarus-Egypt joint trade commission to meet in Minsk
Belarus’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Egypt Yevgeny Sobolevsky met with Abdel Aziz El-Sherif, First Undersecretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Head of the Egyptian Commercial Service...

Lukashenko receives Cross of Euphrosyne of Polotsk replica as gift
The processional cross, made by the craftsman Lazar Bohsha on the orders of Euphrosyne of Polotsk, is rightfully considered one of the principal religious and national treasures of the Belarusian people...

Lukashenko lights Christmas candle in church in Minsk District
Traditionally, the head of state lit a Christmas candle in the church, spoke with parishioners and clergy, and shared warm holiday greetings...

Lukashenko hears report from Gomel Oblast governor
The main topic of the report was the situation in the oblast due to heavy snowfall and an approaching cyclone, specifically, the work to ensure the stable operation of infrastructure and the clearing of streets and major transport routes...

Lukashenko honors Valentin Sukalo, Piotr Miklashevich with Order of the Fatherland
They were honored for their many years of fruitful work, high professionalism, and significant personal contribution to improving the judicial system and strengthening constitutional legality...

Ryzhenkov discusses upcoming SCO summit with Kyrgyz counterpart
On 6 January Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov held a telephone conversation with his Kyrgyz counterpart, Minister of Foreign Affairs Zheenbek Kulubaev...

Belarus, Kyrgyzstan discuss cooperation prospects
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Aleksei Bogdanov has met with the head of the Kyrgyz diplomatic mission in Astana, Kudaibergen Bazarbayev...

Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Myanmar
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he warmly recalls his meeting with Min Aung Hlaing in hospitable Naypyidaw and expressed hope for new contacts in Belarus, Myanmar, or on international platforms...

Ryzhenkov, Lavrov discuss situation in Venezuela in phone call
The foreign ministers agreed to closely coordinate their efforts in key international forums, including the United Nations...

Ryzhenkov voices support for Venezuela’s government in phone call with Venezuelan FM
In turn, Yván Gil Pinto informed his Belarusian counterpart about U.S. strikes on a number of military and civilian targets in Venezuela, as well as the current situation in the country...

MFA: Belarus voices support for Venezuela’s government, calls for urgent UN Security Council session
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus strongly condemns the armed aggression against the sovereign state of Venezuela carried out on 3 January 2026, viewing it as a direct threat to international peace and security...

Lukashenko signs decree to declare 2026 Year of Belarusian Woman
The document has been passed for the sake of forming the national image of hardworking women, for the sake of popularizing the role of women in preserving and developing the society...

Lukashenko, Putin talk over phone
Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin agreed they would meet after New Year’s celebrations and would hold joint events...

Lukashenko calls Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence 'barbaric terrorism'
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he intends to build a better understanding of the incident, gather more information, and draw conclusions, though doing so will require some time...

Lukashenko thanks Horizont for its continued social stewardship
“Thank you for your social stewardship,” the head of state remarked. “There was such a trend in Belarus when everyone sought to get rid of social responsibilities saying that these are non-core assets and they should be given away,” the president said...

Lukashenko authorizes state investment program for 2026
As much as Br2,987.7 million has been appropriated for financing the projects included in the program in 2026...

Lukashenko issues pardon decree ahead of New Year
The decision to grant the pardon was prompted by humanitarian considerations and the interests of the convicts’ families, while also weighing the positive character references of the individuals...

Oreshnik missile system assumes combat duty in Belarus
According to the ministry, the complex is capable of hitting targets at ranges of up to 5,000 km, can be equipped with both conventional and special warheads, and can perform launches from any point along its combat patrol route...