Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko hails progress in resolution of pending issues between Belarus, Russia
According to the president, very good agreements were reached during the recent talks of the two government delegations in Minsk...

Lukashenko: Belarus should restore safety this year
"Maybe, I am getting it wrong, but I personally believe that the prosecution service has failed to rise to the occasion. They should focus on preserving the country, its independence and safety. I have always demanded it and will keep doing it. This year the country should return to the safe period it has recently had and which is characteristic of our country. This is about Belarus' image”...

Lukashenko: No time to relax yet
Aleksandr Lukashenko explained he had decided to reveal the data because he believes Vladimir Putin to be his friend, a friend that had lent a shoulder...

Lukashenko: Peace and neatness are the brand of Belarus
"Of course, we try to maintain the image of our country. As you say, cleanliness, neatness, calmness and so on. On Sundays people are sometimes going out into the streets. There is no destabilization in the country"...

Opinion: It is inadmissible for Belarus' future to become a hostage of somebody’s ambitions
“It is in the interests of each of us, in the interests of the country's further development. It is inadmissible for the future of the Belarusian state to become a hostage of someone's ambitions and selfish aspirations. The main thing for us is to preserve the economy, manufacturing, jobs, peace and tranquility in the society”...

Lukashenko: I will not allow to destroy what generations of Belarusians have created
"I have to protect what has been created with our hands"...

Lukashenko: If Belarus collapses today, Russia will be next
"All this has been globalized and internationalized. If you think that rich Russia will cope with it, you are wrong. I have talked to many presidents, to my elder friend (elder brother, as I call him) Putin, I warned him that this cannot be opposed"...

Andreichenko: Belarus implements an independent foreign policy for peace and development
“Our country, as well as the ASEAN states, promotes the ideas of cooperation, open and honest negotiations. Like you, we consistently implement an independent foreign policy for peace and stable development, a multi-vector nature and diversification of relations”...

Russian journalist: Belarus should be proud of its rich history
"Such exhibitions showcase the priorities a state has set in the course of its development. These photos are very interesting for tourists as they make them familiar with unique Belarusian culture and traditions"...

Russia PM: Russia fully supports Belarus’ sovereignty and independence
Belarus is a close country to Russia, he noted. This is not only about the language, historical and spiritual ties...

FM: Belarus is working on a constitutional reform
"We believe that this is the best option, without violating the current legislation, without violating the current Basic Law, to organize a normal, working dialogue of the society, which will eventually lead to stabilization of the situation, de-escalation of the processes that, unfortunately, are taking place today"...

FM: Belarus prevented Ukrainian scenario in the country
Vladimir Makei stated that today Belarus has to face both internal and external challenges...

Lukashenko: I take pride in pragmatic youth
“It is time to channel energy into the creative direction. For us, 1 September is traditionally the start of a new working year and not only for educational institutions. We often choose this date to plan and launch new projects and programs in a variety of areas. It is time for everyone to get down to work,” the president said...

New Metropolitan calls to bring peace back to Belarusian land, to people’s hearts
"All of us, the faithful Orthodox people, knowing the power of common prayer, being aware that, in addition to external confrontation, there is a spiritual struggle for our Fatherland in the heart of each of us, need to strengthen our prayer with diligence and boldness, faith, hope and love for God and others”...

Belarus viewed as important political, economic partner for Vietnam
“Even in such difficult times, we meet to support our firms, to connect supply and demand between the business communities of the two countries, to restore and further develop trade and economic cooperation," Pham Hong Chuong said...

Petrishenko: Belarusian Written Language Day highlights native language, culture
"The festival popularizes the Belarusian language among people. There are two state languages in our country and they are both important for us"...

Makei addresses EU foreign ministers
"However, as soon as our country was put to the first serious test, you started calling for sanctions again right away. This way you have doubled down on those who do not believe in our sovereign ability to build equal and mutually beneficial relations with your states"...

Belarus’ parliament speakers send address to EU speakers
“It is important to look into the current situation in Belarus in an objective and calm manner,” the address reads...

PM: Nobody questions Belarus’ sovereignty
Roman Golovchenko stated that economic disputes may arise in Belarusian-Russian relations, which is normal for partners...

Kochanova: We do not need a fight or a war
"The president has heard the opinion of labor collectives and has given an instruction to look into all the incidents of detentions that have taken place in recent days"...