News & Events in Belarus

Armed Forces named guarantor of peace, sovereignty, territorial integrity of Belarus
“Today the glorious traditions of military service are carried on by everyone who in our turbulent times has chosen a noble profession to serve the Fatherland, everyone who is ready to defend peace and independence of Belarus. You are an example of true patriotism, courage and valor,” said the president...

Lukashenko: Fatherland Defenders Day is a holiday for everyone ready to protect state sovereignty
The head of state noted that Fatherland Defenders Day is a holiday of courage and patriotism that unites people of different generations: professional military and everyone who understands the value of peace...

Early voting for constitutional referendum kicks off in Belarus
The referendum shall be held by universal and equal suffrage and by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the electors. The voting age in Belarus is 18. Voters shall cast ballots in person...

Lukashenko: Belarus will not let anyone rewrite history
“On the eve of Defender of the Fatherland Day, we are presenting state awards and the banner of the Prosecutor's Office to people, who are responsible for ensuring security, law and order in our country,” the Belarusian leader said...

Lukashenko, Putin oversee nuclear missile exercise in Russia on 19 February
The two heads of state reviewed the exercise from the Situation Center of the Russian president in the Kremlin...

Lukashenko cautions against conflict that could involve entire continent
We are meeting at a time of an unprecedented escalation of military-political tensions in the world...

Lukashenko: Belarus, Russia should stand up to economic pressure together
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 18 February...

Lukashenko: Decision on joint group of forces will be made during meeting with Putin
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media as he reviewed the Belarusian-Russian exercise Allied Resolve 2022 at the Osipovichi training ground on 17 February...

Government suggests dramatic overhaul of Belarus’ land laws
The proposed amendments provide for easing the legalization of illegally occupied plots, changing the intended purpose of a construction project before it is completed...

2022 Beijing Games: Huskova claims silver in Women’s Aerials
This is the second medal for Belarus at the Beijing Olympics...

Lukashenko: Belarus has nothing to do with the worsened relations with Ukraine
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with well-known Ukrainian politician and statesman Alexander Moroz on 14 February...

Lukashenko considers amendments to Criminal Procedure Code
The work was launched two years ago, following a meeting on improving the performance of courts. The main goal is to improve the procedure for appealing against court decisions in criminal proceedings...

Anton Smolski wins 20km Individual silver at 2022 Beijing
Leader of the Belarusian men’s biathlon team Anton Smolski started 28th and shot clean to clock 49:02.2. France’s Quentin Fillon Maillet finished first, with two penalties, in 48:47.4. Bronze went to Johannes Boe of Norway, 31.1 seconds back with two penalties...

Lukashenko: New Constitution will guide Belarus through challenges and threats
He noted that the referendum, as a form of declaration of people's will, played a crucial role in the history of sovereign, independent Belarus three times...

Plans to arm some employees of Emergencies Ministry in Belarus
"Being a small country, we cannot have the army of 200,000-300,000. We agreed that the number of our Armed Forces, our army will be 65,000 strong. But if there is some kind of a conflict, or, God forbid, a war, the employees of the Emergencies Ministry cannot stay aside," Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Lukashenko talks about joint actions with Russia, warns against crossing red lines
"The Russian president did everything right. I support him. We have drawn the red lines. You cross them, you will get it!" the Belarusian leader replied...

Some details of Lukashenko's interview to Soloviev revealed
The interview is taking place at the Palace of Independence in Minsk. The Pul Pervogo Telegram channel has revealed some topics of the conversation...

Lukashenko: Campaign to amend Constitution meets all democratic criteria
"It is of fundamental importance that our people determine the further development of the state themselves, without any external pressure. I would like to emphasize it. That is why we consider this political campaign as fully consistent with all democratic criteria," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko sends greetings to Belarusian Olympians
“You need to perform to the top of your abilities and demonstrate to the whole world that Belarusians know how to win, how to compete beautifully, honestly and with good grace, respecting rivals and making the Motherland proud”...

Lukashenko highlights symbolic timing of St. Petersburg delegation’s visit to Belarus
According to him, this visit highlights important humanitarian and historical matters. “This is what I would like to start with, although we usually talk about economy and trade,” the president noted...