News & Events in Belarus

Lukashenko: Others will learn from Belarus and Russia how to overcome sanctions
“I say: Putin and I are smart enough not to act in the old way. We will build such a unity of the two independent states that they will learn from us. They will learn from us how to overcome sanctions, and so on,” the president said...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia stay united
“The Far East is distant, but ours. We have one Fatherland, even though we live in two states. We, unlike some republics, have preserved this unity, and we are determined to strengthen it,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Details of Lukashenko’s visit to Russia’s Far East revealed
On 12 April he is expected to meet and negotiate with President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The head of state is expected to meet with Governor of Primorye Territory Oleg Kozhemyako in Vladivostok on 13 April...

Lukashenko, Putin to meet at Vostochny Cosmodrome on 12 April
The two heads of state will also discuss the situation in Ukraine: “Belarus would like to be one of the security guarantors. Moscow supports the idea”...

Lukashenko: Belarusians oppose wars
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Pakistan to Belarus Sajjad Haider Khan on 8 April...

Lukashenko names main reason behind economic war against Belarus
"An economic war against Belarus has been on for almost two years. Taking into account the recent events in Ukraine, we are now being attacked on all fronts, including trade, finance and logistics"...

Lukashenko outlines problem areas in utilities sector
According to him, about 800 water deferrization plants have been built over the past three years, but many citizens are still dissatisfied with the quality of water. “I want to hear clear answers to the questions: how are you going to solve this problem and when will you complete other infrastructure projects?” the president asked...

Lukashenko ponders on idea to create new digital development agency
“We postponed this issue until today in order to make the right decision. We have a corresponding ministry. It is not just about renaming, but about creating a new agency on the basis of this ministry. Back then the question was whether we should do it or not, how we can benefit from renaming and improving the current ministry by giving it additional powers"...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia will keep responding to challenges together
“It is no less important that our successes, and above all your successes, show that the peoples of Belarus and Russia are united in their goals, bound by strong fraternal ties and the common history. The challenges we are facing today are also common. We have responded and will keep responding to them together,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Call for more Belarusian-Russian joint ventures in various sectors
"A special area of focus, which the Russian president and I constantly draw attention to, is joint ventures. Here in Belarus and in your region. In mechanical engineering, agriculture, and science," the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Belarus is determined to expand economic ties with Vietnam
"We were together back then. We fought together, we helped Vietnam. And this history of joint fight is the foundation of bilateral relations. I want to assure you that we will always cherish these times of joint struggle that brought peace to the Vietnamese people, which later paved the way to today’s prosperity of your country,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko outlines tasks for state-run media
“No matter how difficult it is, you must not only keep the attention of the audience, educate, explain, support, but also think about your own development,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Belarus names its Capital of Culture 2023
Six cities and town claimed the title of Belarus’ next Capital of Culture: Baranovichi of Brest Oblast, Mozyr of Gomel Oblast, Svisloch and Shchuchin of Grodno Oblast, Slutsk of Minsk Oblast, Belynichi of Mogilev Oblast. Members of the collegium of the ministry chose Slutsk as Belarus’ Capital of Culture 2023...

Lukashenko about pressure on Belarusian sport: Any action is met by counteraction
"There is no point lamenting about pressure. Everyone is putting pressure, everyone is under pressure. It is not the point. Athletes and the military know this: pressure breeds counter-pressure"...

Name of commemorative date on 22 June changed in Belarus
The name of the memorable date was changed from “National Remembrance Day of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War - June 22” to “National Remembrance Day of the Victims of the Great Patriotic War and the Genocide of the Belarusian people - June 22”...

Lukashenko: Mournful sound of Khatyn bells breaks the hearts of millions of people around the world
"Almost 80 years separate us from the spring day, the last one in the life of 149 residents of the Belarusian village of Khatyn. Peaceful and defenseless people who simply wanted to work on their native land, raise children and continue the history of their country were burned alive by the henchmen who came to destroy the Slavic civilization,” the address reads...

Lukashenko: Belarus should produce 9m tons of grain in 2022
“Naturally, we should not forget about plans to grow exports,” the head of state said outlining the priorities. According to him, in 2021 the export rose by more than 17%...

Lukashenko appoints new vice premier, company chiefs, diplomats
The head of state appointed: Leonid Zayats - Vice Prime Minister...

Lukashenko: Belarus did everything possible to prevent Russia-Ukraine conflict
"I was even ready to close the border between Donbass and Russia. It is 400 kilometers, and I was ready to send Belarusian border guards and also provide other assistance to Ukraine. Russia agreed to that. Ukraine refused. Why? Because the West was pushing them to this war," the head of state said...

Lukashenko: Time to demand results from Vitebsk Oblast agribusiness associations
The head of state reminded that it has been two years since the relevant documents were revised and that the state had done absolutely everything the Vitebsk Oblast administration had asked...