Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko explains his ability to make accurate political forecasts
“It is about being deeply immersed in the matter. If you are well-aware of it, you can reason on the topic and have your own opinion. But it is just an opinion. However, without false modesty, it is also, to some extent, experience,” the Belarusian leader replied...

Belarus, Russia to insist on preventing Ukraine from becoming platform for future attacks
As for the possibility of Belarus getting involved, the president said: “Are we aggressors? We will get involved. But we are not desperate to do it”...

Lukashenko: We aim to build relations with USA
He emphasized that the same applies to immediate neighbors - the Baltic states and the Poles - with whom, as Aleksandr Lukashenko has stated before, Belarus should not quarrel but build relations...

Lukashenko: Europe should facilitate Ukraine peace process, not hinder it
The president also noted that it would be difficult for Europeans to join this process after the collapse of the Minsk agreements...

Lukashenko rules out talks with self-exiled opposition
I don’t see any reasons why I should negotiate with representatives of the Belarusian self-exiled opposition...

Lukashenko shares insights on Ukraine peace plan discussed with Trump
The Belarusian leader shared his insights on the development of the situation in Ukraine with Donald Trump. First and foremost, he stated, the discussion could focus on establishing an aerial ceasefire and a cessation of hostilities along the line of contact...

Lukashenko reveals new details of conversation with Trump
The discussion also touched upon the talks in Alaska, which were to take place shortly thereafter, and also the visits by U.S. representatives to Minsk and their talks with Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko gives his take on Minsk as venue for Russia-Ukraine talks
Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that he is not driven by a "wishful thinking" to organize the negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky in Minsk, although it would be an ideal location for them...

Belarusian MFA on Tianjin SCO summit and cooperation with China
The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China will serve as a unique platform for frank dialogue, alignment of positions, and the development of collective decisions in today's highly turbulent international environment...

Nuclear warheads for Belarusian MLRS Polonez under consideration
“Matters concerning an increase in our might, our defensive ability are very important. I guess matters of strategic deterrence are coming to the forefront,” Aleksandr Volfovich assured...

MP: Active dialogue between Belarusian and Iranian lawmakers meets interests of the partnership
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko made the statement as he met with an Iranian delegation led by President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian...

Pezeshkian thanks Belarus for its position regarding attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
"Your speech at the EAEU summit was very substantive," Masoud Pezeshkian said addressing Aleksandr Lukashenko. “You noted the bitter Chernobyl experience and spoke about the need to prevent the events to develop in that direction and condemned the attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities”...

Iranian president: Belarus, Iran hold similar views on global issues
“Of course, our common views should be realized in economy and culture, in the development of tourism between our countries and also, as you noted, in the development of military-technical cooperation,” Masoud Pezeshkian stated...

Iranian FM issues statement on eve of Belarus-Iran summit in Minsk
The foreign minister emphasized that this visit, as part of the ongoing political and diplomatic dialogue, provides a unique opportunity to sign key agreements in the economic, technological, and cultural spheres...

Eismont: Belarus is ready to host meeting between Putin, Zelensky
"Belarus has never aspired to the role of mediator, but if it is necessary for peace in our kin country, we are ready to host any meeting. We will conduct everything at the highest level"...

‘Trump discovers reality’: Expert on significance of Belarus-U.S. presidential phone call
Aleksandr Dugin believes that Donald Trump wants to form his own opinion about Belarus and its leadership, independent of the biased views of European politicians...

Former CSTO chief: Lukashenko has international clout
"I believe many thoughtful leaders around the world are beginning to understand: a state cannot be endlessly subjected to sanctions and political pressure simply for having its own position and defending its sovereignty. The perfect example here is Belarus"...

Volfovich: Trump acted wisely by calling Lukashenko prior to Alaska summit
“The Alaska summit... I believe a significant step has been taken by America, the Russian Federation, and Belarus. Belarus remains consistently committed to achieving a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in the nearest possible timeframe,” said Aleksandr Volfovich...

Lukashenko invites Trump and family to visit Belarus
An agreement was reached to continue contacts. The Belarus president invited Donald Trump and his family to visit Minsk. The invitation was accepted, the press service of the Belarusian head of state said...

Trump looks forward to meeting with Lukashenko
"Our conversation was a very good one. We discussed many topics, including President Putin’s visit to Alaska. I look forward to meeting President Lukashenko in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Donald Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social...