Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarusians’ confidence in nuclear energy has grown
He pointed out that the economic benefits of nuclear energy are being acknowledged worldwide, not just in Belarus...

Karanik calls to establish merit-based support system for scientists in Belarus
In his opinion, while financial incentives are certainly important for enhancing the role of scientists in society, the current system must improve...

FM: Belarus calls for swift return to normal border operations with Lithuania
"Belarus is fully in favor of the swiftest restoration of the normal functioning of the Belarusian-Lithuanian state border. This includes the operation of all border crossing points stipulated by our legal framework, and the restoration of normal cooperation between the relevant services that ensure the border's functioning"...

Indian politician hails Minsk as ‘best capital in entire CIS’
The politician noted that India and Belarus have been developing bilateral relations for many years. Belarusian agricultural products are exported to India. Many Indian students are studying medicine at Belarusian universities...

Lavrov condemns Lithuania's actions on border with Belarus
He also pointed out that the obligations regarding Kaliningrad transit were undertaken not only by Lithuania but also by the European Union. “Therefore, the European Union, of course, should think about the responsibility it bears for the behavior of these now out-of-control kids of theirs,” he said...

Expert outlines advantages of Belarus-Oman partnership
Speaking about bilateral cooperation, the expert noted Oman’s strategic shift from a purely oil-reliant economy towards diversification. In her opinion, Belarus can offer Oman a comprehensive solution to this task...

Eismont: Belarus is ready to engage in negotiations to normalize relations with any country
Addressing the upcoming negotiations with Lithuania on normalizing the border situation and restoring the full operation of checkpoints along the shared border, she noted that “both the format and their content are determined by the two sides”. “I believe they will be determined. We are prepared for anything,” the press secretary emphasized...

‘Ukraine has become a concentration camp’. Azarov on Ukrainians' desire and inability to move to Belarus
Nikolai Azarov highlighted the fact that Belarusians have never harbored hostility towards Ukrainians...

‘Ordinary people support Lukashenko’: Lithuanian activist on situation at Belarus’ border
Erika Švenčionienė expressed deep gratitude to the president of Belarus for “allowing the people to go”...

Lukashenko: Belarusians have always revered peasants’ hard work
“The words ‘bread’ and ‘life’ can safely be equated. Therefore, Belarusians have always considered, and continue to consider, the hard work of peasants the most important and sacred on earth,” the head of state emphasized...

Lukashenko sends anniversary greetings to Ministry of Sports and Tourism
“Strengthening public health, developing high-performance sport, and promoting a mass physical education movement are priority areas of state policy, and their implementation is the ministry’s primary task,” the message reads...

Lukashenko comments on U.S. doubts about nuclear weapons in Belarus
“The Americans continue to claim they are uncertain whether nuclear weapons are stationed in Belarus. Let them think that, we have already warned them. We do not disclose how many and where; that is my business. The weapons are stored securely,” the head of state emphasized...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready for the border with Lithuania to open
The head of state said that when the chairman of the State Border Committee had delivered a report to the president the other day, the report covered the situation and mentioned that Lithuania would like to reduce tensions in the current situation...

Expert on a potential Minsk-Washington deal: Belarus is ready for dialogue
The expert recalled that Minsk did not initiate the deterioration of relations with Washington or Brussels...

Expert explains why Belarus needs Oreshnik and nuclear weapons
Nikolai Buzin stressed that Belarus has no aggressive intentions towards other countries, a point consistently made by the country’s leader...

Lukashenko urges Belarusians to work in their homeland
Regarding citizens working abroad, the president noted that this would not be banned, but free access to some social services would be revised...

MFA: Minsk bears no responsibility for negative consequences of Lithuania’s border closure
Ruslan Varankov assured that, in the interests of its citizens, Belarus stands ready to resume dialogue at any time to resolve the existing issues concerning the operation of border checkpoints...

Lukashenko: Belarus is ready to admit more Ukrainians
“We are open. Please, come, Ukrainians. We will be happy to welcome you. We will provide your families and your children with the same quality of life as Belarusians have in terms of education and healthcare,” the head of state said...

Volfovich: Militarization of the West is a threat to the entire CIS
Aleksandr Volfovich stressed that this position was conveyed by the Belarusian side to CIS partners at the meeting...

Volfovich calls Lithuanian, Polish border actions an element of hybrid war
“Belarus is trying to maintain dialogue and to find common ground with all of its neighboring countries. As our president says, ‘You don’t get to choose your neighbors; they come from God,’” Aleksandr Volfovich said...