Opinions & Interviews

MP explains why Lukashenko’s sit-down with US blogger found much resonance in the West
"Our president's interviews are always noticed, especially by experts in international politics, and absolutely all leaders of the leading Western states," said Sergei Rachkov...

Eismont reveals details of preparations for Lukashenko’s inauguration
The oath shall be taken in a solemn atmosphere in the presence of members of the Presidium of the Belarusian People's Congress, members of the House of Representatives and of the Council of the Republic, judges of the Constitutional and Supreme Courts not later than two months from the date of the presidential election...

Lukashenko: Europe, USA should make sure life will be good for next generations
"Look around, such beauty is everywhere, and it was created by our hands. Not only ours but also by God. Let's preserve this for our children. This is the main thing for all, and for me as well,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko recalls his conversation with Zelensky at start of war, predictions that came true
The president said that in the first days of the war he called Vladimir Zelensky and stressed that the war is raging on Ukrainian territory. “You, as president, are responsible for it. You will be held responsible for failing to prevent the war in your country,” Aleksandr Lukashenko warned him then...

Lukashenko calls to work towards peace in Ukraine, rather than apportion blame
"We need to stop the conflict. We need all parties to stop shooting at each other in the first place. After all, the kin folk is shooting at each other there. These are kin nations. Ukrainians and Russians are kin people,” Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked...

Lukashenko has high hopes on Trump’s antiwar policy
According to the president, the situation between the East and the West, between the United States and the rest of the world, including between the United States and Russia, changed very quickly. “No one would have thought it would. But one person - Donald Trump - took the risk and put things upright (hopefully) instantly," the head of state said...

Lukashenko outlines responsibilities of government towards citizens
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko got priorities straight in terms of the responsibilities of the state and citizens for their well-being as he made new appointments to the government...

Lukashenko comments on transferring presidential powers downwards
“In most cases I uphold requests of local authorities. Let them make decisions. We need to relieve the president of unnecessary functions and consider transferring these powers downwards,” the president emphasized...

Lukashenko wants Belarus to get ahead in information war
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made appointments to the economic team of the government on 3 March...

Lukashenko to government: We need to forgive if it is possible
“We have survived this period. We should be able to forgive. We should be able to. If it is possible. But if a person has violated the law, and has done it deliberately, how can we forgive? Indeed, how can we forgive public figures?” said Aleksandr Lukashenko...

“Straightforward and precise”. U.S. blogger compares Lukashenko with Trump
“Lukashenko is one of the few leaders who says what he thinks. Here, he and President Trump have much in common,” Mario Nawfal said...

Lukashenko: Russia is categorically against any EU peacekeeping forces in Ukraine
"At least, this is Russia's position today. Especially since the leadership of the European Union, primarily represented by Germany and France, is taking a very aggressive position at the moment,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko comments on US-Ukraine deal on rare earth minerals
The head of state believes that the agreement between the United States and Ukraine regarding rare earth minerals could cause concern for Russia, and it is likely that this is already the case...

Blogger Nawfal names key message of interview with Lukashenko
The interview lasted about an hour and a half. The conversation raised a number of issues, including normalization of relations between East and West, and, in particular, the emerging dialogue between the USA and Russia, peace process in Ukraine and the role of the new US administration in it, as well as geopolitics and the current state and prospects of international relations...

Belarus’ PM: Belarus-Russia cooperation poses no threat to third countries
Maksim Ryzhenkov pointed out that Belarus has been taking forced reciprocal steps to ensure national security and strengthen the country's defense capabilities, including with the support of its closest ally, Russia, consistently and transparently for its neighbors and the international community...

FM: Belarus welcomes dialogue between Russia, USA
"Belarus has repeatedly put forward initiatives aimed at reducing military and political tension and restoring confidence, including in Ukraine"...

Belarusian FM: Individual countries began to disregard equal security principle after victory in Cold War
Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maksim Ryzhenkov said as he addressed the high-level segment of the UN Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on 26 February...

Belarusian FM: World is back to point from which nuclear threat is clearly visible
“Since the inception of the Conference on Disarmament, we have gathered in this Hall every year to address its core mission – to keep the world safe from the most devastating forms of warfare using nuclear weapons and other new weapons of mass destruction,” the Belarusian diplomat said...

UN coordinator in Belarus outlines priorities of new country program
"Belarus (we are very proud of this) ranks 30th among 166 countries [in achieving Sustainable Development Goals]. Despite the sanctions, Belarus is pressing forward"...

Metropolitan Veniamin names Orthodox spiritual centers in Belarus
Each region of Belarus has its own spiritual centers of Orthodoxy...