Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: We will let no one rewrite the heroic history of the Soviet people
The president emphasized that the greatness of the feat gives the children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the veterans strength for new achievements in the name of peace in their homeland...

Lukashenko responds to military rhetoric of Western politicians
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko responded to the military rhetoric of contemporary Western politicians as he spoke at a solemn assembly to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War in Minsk on 6 May...

Belarus advocates direct dialogue between parties to Ukrainian conflict
Belarus has a positive experience of providing a platform for negotiations within the framework of the work of the Trilateral Contact Group on the settlement of the situation in eastern Ukraine, Sergei Lukashevich noted. Belarus continues to offer its territory for the exchange of dead and prisoners of war between the two sides...

Lukashevich: Belarus' activities in BRICS is aimed at sustainable economic development
He emphasized that Belarus is currently cooperating with BRICS, taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the status of a partner state of this grouping. This includes, in particular, permanent participation in BRICS summits and meetings of foreign ministers...

Marathon of Unity hailed as grandiose Belarusian project
“Our large-scale project Marathon of Unity has taught us a lot and showed us a lot. Within a span of several months its organizers and participants traveled all over the country with large concerts, thematic exhibitions, and dialogue platforms,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Kochanova: Amnesty is act of mercy and applies only to those who chose path of rehabilitation
“The amnesty ahead of Great Victory Day, the most important state holiday, reflects the special humanistic approach of the criminal-legal policy of our state,” she noted...

Petrishenko: Belarus will keep liberators’ memory alive
"We will always remember that Victory was won by the Soviet people. Representatives of all Soviet Union’s countries fought shoulder to shoulder to liberate from fascism not only our homeland but all of Europe"...

Lukashenko emphasizes importance of holding on to historical memory
"And if all of a sudden we have to fight for our land, for our families, for our kids the way they fought, without sparing their lives and anything they had… This is why we talk about the historical memory. Not because we want to talk"...

Lukashenko: Memory of the Great Victory is part of the national idea of Belarusians
“The Great Victory is sacred. The truth about the Great Patriotic War is our shield. To hold it in our hands is a great honor and responsibility. And we should remember it,” the president stated...

Lukashenko calls for more effort to defend historical memory
Continuing the line of thought, the president offered an opinion that may not be popular: it is not the time to talk about trauma to the mentality of kids, who may see those terrible photos and videos, which are often demonstrated in mass media...

Lukashenko reveals terrible facts uncovered by investigation into Belarusian nation’s genocide
Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus’ prosecution service has been investigating terrible facts of the genocide of the Belarusian nation for several years already. New crimes are also revealed...

Lukashenko explains who opened genuine Second Front
Aleksandr Lukashenko said that the Allies provided assistance during World War Two but important aspects should be kept in mind...

Lukashenko advises Poland, Lithuania against hyping on topic of migrant workers in Belarus
"No Afghans, Turkmens, Uzbeks or Tajiks will leave us. Those (who we admit) will live and work with usnormal,” the president said...

Sergeyenko: Pope Francis made significant efforts to unite nations
He devoted his life to serving people and God, working across various continents and interacting with different people and politicians, the speaker emphasized...

Lukashenko comments on plans to invite migrant workers, including from Pakistan
"This is an unpopular thing to say, but let's face it: if some people here are afraid of foreigners, let these people do the work of two or even three workers. And in the next 10-15 years workforce will not be an issue. Do we want this? Not really. This is not a popular thing to say, but at least it's honest"...

Petrishenko: Belarus has done a lot to overcome Chernobyl aftermath
"Next year will mark 40 years since that devastating accident. Yet this issue remains relevant for Belarus even today. The country's leadership has done a lot to combat radioactive pollution. It is important that the state made the right decisions and effectively implemented them in practice," Igor Petrishenko remarked...

Opinion: Belarus is an example of confessional peace and harmony
"The confessional situation is one of the stabilizing factors in our society, and depending on its state it influences the situation in our country"...

Belarus’ MPs pass statement on 80th anniversary of Victory in Great Patriotic War
The parliamentarians addressed the international community in the run-up to the 80th anniversary of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945...

Ambassador: Pakistan-Belarus strong friendship has translated into cooperation
In his view, the visit of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to Pakistan in November 2024 and the recent return visit of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to Minsk opened a new important chapter in bilateral cooperation...

Kochanova: Belarusian youth keep the memory the Great Patriotic War alive
"This cannot be forgotten, and it should not go unappreciated. And certainly we owe a debt of gratitude to all those who survived those terrible events," Natalya Kochanova emphasized...