News & Events in Belarus

Trump, Putin, Zelensky, predictions come true, peace chances. High points of Lukashenko’s interview
Aleksandr Lukashenko gave direct and frank answers to many questions, including questions concerning the exceedingly complicated current situation in the world, prospects of ending the war in Ukraine, the policy of the new U.S. administration and President Donald Trump personally. The Belarusian head of state also spoke about Russia’s position on a number of matters, his talks with Vladimir Putin, and an upcoming visit to Moscow...

Lukashenko signs Belarus-Russia security treaty into law
The international treaty enshrines mutual guarantees on the implementation of necessary measures in case of encroachments on the security of Belarus and Russia, as well as the Union State as a whole...

Lukashenko appoints economic team of government
Nikolai Snopkov is put in charge of the economic team of the government he was appointed First Deputy Prime Minister...

Lukashenko makes some appointments to new government
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko made some appointments to the new government on 3 March...

Lukashenko: The role of the state is to ensure a transparent pricing policy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the new price regulation system on 28 February...

Lukashenko hosts meeting to discuss new price regulation system
"We have a very important topic on the agenda - a new price regulation system. I often called it a 'fair formula'. You were supposed to develop and submit it for consideration. It was a kind of homework for you. Let's see how you have coped with it"...

Lukashenko gives interview to U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal
Mario Nawfal is a U.S. crypto entrepreneur and blogger, runs the Roundtable project on X. He was born in Lebanon, has Australian citizenship and a residence permit in the UAE...

Why Lukashenko is tough on animal cruelty
In the latest episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions” we will tell what actions towards animals Lukashenko calls an outrage. What is considered “mutilation” according to the new law? How does the shelter for homeless animals work in Minsk?..

Lukashenko meets with Metropolitan Veniamin to discuss religious centers, upcoming celebrations
This year the Belarusian Orthodox Church celebrates the anniversaries that are important for the entire Orthodox world...

Lukashenko highlights important role of Expert Council at Belarus’ upper house of parliament
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he received Natalya Kochanova, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus...

Lukashenko outlines cooperation areas for Belarus, Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko outlined a number of cooperation areas during his meeting with Governor of Russia’s Sverdlovsk Oblast Yevgeny Kuivashev in Minsk on 24 February...

Lukashenko extends Fatherland Defenders Day greetings
The president expressed his gratitude to the internationalist soldiers who fulfilled their duty to the Fatherland with honor and dignity, to the veterans of the Armed Forces who created the new army of the young independent Belarus, and to all Belarusians, true patriots who are currently ensuring peaceful life of the country, strengthening its sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko: 2025 and the new five-year period are about quality and iron discipline
The cattle wintering period is underway, the head of state said. In order to consider all wintering issues, the decision was taken to hold a visiting seminar for the presidential aides and authorized representatives in regions...

Lukashenko presents state awards, shoulder straps to high-ranking military officers
The ceremony took place in the run-up to the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus marked in the country on 23 February...

Why Lukashenko seeks to develop relations with Syria, Lebanon
In this episode we will tell you what benefits Belarus is looking for in Syria and Lebanon. Is the matter really about benefits? What message did Lukashenko's foreign minister convey and why, according to the Belarusian president, these states deserve a great future?..

Lukashenko to Haftar: We are willing to help you in every way we can
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Field Marshal and Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army Khalifa Belqasim Haftar in Minsk on 18 February...

Attractive business environment seen as priority of Belarus’ economic policy
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with representatives of Belarusian private enterprises on 17 February...

Lukashenko names investment priorities for Belarus
Microelectronics is part of the manufacturing industry, a sub-sector of the electronics industry. Microelectronics companies make integrated circuits (or chips), transistors and diodes (semiconductors). Such products are used today in all areas...

Why Lukashenko encourages Belarusians to take up skiing
In this episode we will tell you what kind of sport Lukashenko considers the most effective. How do ski centers cope with warm winters? Why does the country need the ski production?..

Lukashenko: Belarusian People's Congress is due in April
"The beginning of this year was very active in our country in terms of social and political events"...