Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: With reasonable negotiations, Russia will never fight Ukraine again
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview to TIME Magazine...

TIME journalist recounts his journey to Minsk for Lukashenko interview, explains why now
Simon Shuster emphasized how much he appreciated Aleksandr Lukashenko's conversational style - completely open and frank...

Lukashenko: Farmers have done excellent work this year
"We, Slavs, are like this – when things get tougher, we buckle down and work harder,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked. “This year, they’ve outdone themselves. I can really feel it”...

Expert assesses chances of dialogue between Minsk, Washington
The expert pointed out that Minsk-Washington relations have always been complex, though Belarus never refused dialogue...

FM: Belarus’ initiative to develop Eurasian charter aims to build safer world
"The ‘diversity’ initiative was put forward during a period of global uncertainty caused by the so-called unipolar moment, with its accompanying unilateralism and disregard for international law"...

Volfovich: Western neighbors ignored Belarus' repeated calls for dialogue
State Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich told the media following a presidential meeting on the KGB performance...

Ultimatums are counterproductive: U.S. think tank calls for reset in relations with Belarus
The analytical paper, titled "Desecuritizing the Belarusian Balcony: Principles for U.S.-Belarus Relations," was authored by Mark Episkopos, a research fellow at the Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program...

‘Belarus must secure its flank’: Expert comments on plans to deploy Oreshnik
The MGIMO professor emphasized that international media paid special attention to the announcement that Russian and Belarusian specialists had selected sites for future deployments and were now preparing these positions...

Plans to optimize Belarus’ National Academy of Sciences revealed
According to Vasily Gerasimov, the head of state has tasked the working group, Council of Ministers, and the Academy itself with finalizing the institution's development roadmap by year-end...

Belarus, Serbia seek ways to strengthen cooperation amid challenging external conditions
Belarusian Ambassador to Serbia Sergei Malinovsky said in an interview with the First News TV Channel...

Lukashenko: No one will bring Belarus and Russia to their knees
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while answering journalists’ questions during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Valaam Island...

Lukashenko on Ukraine peace process: Parties must sit down and talk
“Yes, three rounds took place here. If Belarus isn't suitable, fine. As I discussed with Vladimir Vladimirovich, we could meet on the Moon if necessary. But they must sit down and talk, not throw stones at each other,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed...

Putin thanks Lukashenko for assistance in peace talks with Ukraine
The Russian president acknowledged his clear understanding of the Belarusian president’s position and that of the Belarusian people, who aspire to see peace between Russia and Ukraine established as soon as possible: “Aleksandr Grigorievich is directly and personally involved in this effort”...

Ambassador: Hungary maintains constructive approach towards Belarus
“Belarus still has many friends in Europe. This is not just rhetoric, it is a fact. Ordinary people, upon learning that we represent our country, always treat us with respect,” Vladimir Ulakhovich emphasized...

Lukashenko explains essence of Belarusian multipolarity, comments on relations with Russia
The head of state made the relevant statements as he met with heads of Belarus’ diplomatic missions...

Lukashenko: Trump's return to White House opens a window of opportunity for better ties
"Our task is to seize this opportunity while firmly safeguarding Belarus' interests, refusing to make concessions that would work against us," the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Lukashenko wants rift in European ‘unity’ to extend to EU’s anti-Belarus policy
The president urged seizing every opportunity to convey the truth about Belarus to Western think tanks and media outlets...

Lukashenko: Belarus succeeded in keeping peace amid global tensions
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting with the heads of Belarusian diplomatic missions...

Helsinki at 50: An opportunity to reassess OSCE
The half-century anniversary has prompted deep reflection on the organization's role in contemporary geopolitics, the imperative for reforms to restore its depoliticized operational nature, and Belarus' contributions to maintaining pan-European security...

Shidlovsky: Belarus expands engagement with USA
When asked about the potential exchange of accredited ambassadors, the diplomat noted that while Belarus is in dialogue with the U.S. administration and key contacts are being maintained, this specific issue is not currently on the agenda...