Opinions & Interviews

Putin: Union State security is in reliable hands
Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a major end-of-year news conference in Moscow...

Putin describes Lukashenko's speech at Belarusian People's Congress as ‘powerful, insightful’
“I want to express my gratitude to him for his assessment of the state of Russian-Belarusian relations,” the Russian president added...

Lukashenko: To me, Belarusians are the strongest and bravest people
He acknowledged that the world has changed and adaptation is necessary...

‘All moving toward a big deal’: Lukashenko hails progress in talks with USA
“Things are progressing, just as they said, toward a big deal. Everything is heading toward a meeting and agreement between me and Trump. For their part, they guarantee the lifting of all sanctions,” the Belarusian leader stated...

Lukashenko explains why escalation in Ukraine is against Belarus’ interests
When asked about this issue, Aleksandr Lukashenko shared an insider detail...

Lukashenko: Belarus’ future depends on us
“What the world will be like tomorrow, we do not know. What Belarus will be like depends on us alone. Everyone must think about how our country develops. Let’s do everything so that our children have a place to live,” said the head of state...

Lukashenko: Living under sanctions is the price of independence
"We have our own path, free of illusions. We have lived under political and economic pressure throughout our sovereign history. This is the price of independence. Since the collapse of the USSR, we have endured this pressure"...

Lukashenko lambasts peace prize in war-town world
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the Belarusian people and Parliament in Minsk on 18 December...

Lukashenko: Belarus seeks peace, not war
"We do not need war. Our happiness lies in a peaceful life. We do not want to sit in swamps and dugouts again. To prevent that from happening, we must be strong,” Aleksandr Lukashenko emphasized...

Lukashenko: No matter what peace initiatives are voiced, global situation is seriously escalating
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in his Address to the Belarusian People and Parliament during the second session of the 7th Belarusian People’s Congress...

Lukashenko: Belarusian healthcare deserves credit, not constant criticism
The head of state noted that Belarusian surgeons perform high-tech operations in cardiology and neurosurgery, traumatology and transplantology. The country is making every effort to fight for the lives of children with the most severe prognoses. Innovative technologies have been introduced and are being improved in pediatric oncology...

Lukashenko: Uphold cleanliness or risk Singaporean-style measures
“Belarus is a clean country. It is the first observation our visitors make, and it is the product of enormous effort. Every day, tens of thousands of people go to work to keep the country clean, often beginning their work while most people are still asleep,” the head of state noted...

Lukashenko: Choosing Belarusian goods is a matter of national security
The head of state drew attention to priorities in improving the consumer market...

History of Belarusian People's Congress in BelTA’s photographs
The exhibition combines texts and images to visually narrate the key stages of the formation and functioning of the Belarusian People's Congress, its role in shaping Belarusian statehood, and in making strategic decisions...

Lukashenko compares opposition’s economic plan for Belarus to surrendering sovereignty
"Essentially, this amounts to the surrender of Belarus’ sovereignty and the collapse of its economy under external control. Nothing has changed in many years. It’s the same old fight for positions, jobs, and financial handouts. Therefore, we have always fought with steadfast resolve to preserve our industrial capacities and the industrial foundation of the country"...

Lukashenko: Belarus pursues independent development path
"We are truly implementing our own, Belarusian path. Together," the Belarusian leader emphasized. “We set all tasks based on our own interests and experience. We understand that only a sovereign state can ensure their successful fulfillment”...

Lukashenko describes Belarus-US dialogue as ‘tough talks between equals’
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he addressed the Belarusian people and Parliament in Minsk on 18 December...

Lukashenko: Belarus has dismantled the Western myth about the country’s isolation
The head of state remarked that this year alone over 250,000 “enlightened” Europeans, who have come to Belarus thanks to the visa waiver, have personally made sure of the coziness and the beauty of Belarus...

Ambassador: China, Belarus will further bolster strategic partnership
The diplomat expressed the view that such a high degree of alignment and consonance in our development strategies lays a solid foundation for further deepening comprehensive cooperation between the two countries...

Delegate: Special attention must be given to Belarus’ demographic security
Having reviewed the draft of Belarus’ socio-economic development program for 2026-2030, she pointed out that part of the document is devoted to demographic security – and rightly so...