Opinions & Interviews

Belarus’ KGB chief explains whether preparations for negotiations with Ukraine are in progress
"Our president works as much as possible in order to stabilize the situation in the region. And we’ve managed to balance interests of the parties in this extremely complicated situation with a tendency towards escalation,” the KGB chief stressed...

KGB chief: Belarusian-American contacts meet strategic interests of both countries
Ivan Tertel said: “Belarusian-American contacts continue. The matter meets strategic interests of the Republic of Belarus and the American side. This is why negotiations are in progress. There are positive trends”...

Lukashenko talks to young technicians, inventors, appreciates their R&D efforts
The president encouraged students of the Minsk City Technical Creativity Center for Children and Youth to further develop their abilities...

Lukashenko gives piece of advice to young Belarusians for future use
The president stressed that literally in ten years today’s young people will have to not only build new Belarus but bear the responsibility for the country...

Lukashenko: Belarus both uses and creates innovative tech
He emphasized that technologies which recently seemed like absolute science fiction are entering production and everyday life...

U.S. musicians are fascinated with Belarus! The things that captivated them and what does Mulyavin have to do with it?
The other day U.S. musicians performed the most popular songs by Louis Armstrong at the Belarusian State Philharmonic. Minsk was the final destination on the famous Ark Ovrutski Quartet's tour. Jazz lovers were impressed by the new sound of the famous tunes ans also by the warm regard the guests from New York had for Belarus...

Volfovich: Belarusian army learns the lessons from special military operation
The Belarusian Armed Forces are incorporating lessons learned from the special military operation and other contemporary armed conflicts, State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Aleksandr Volfovich told journalists after briefing the head on state on a recent inspection of military units...

KGB chief: Belarus could help find a consensus to resolve Ukraine conflict
He emphasized that Belarus and the president personally are deeply immersed in this situation, and for Aleksandr Lukashenko, this is a nearly personal matter...

Lukashenko orders to develop Belarus-U.S. relations plan, draw red lines
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the situation in the world and Belarus-U.S. relations...

Lukashenko: USA sees Belarus' role in Ukraine peace process
The president noted that Belarus has long and repeatedly emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution of the conflict...

Lukashenko to Trump: Public opinion is more important than Nobel Peace Prize
"If the prize has been promised to Donald Trump next year, then we can expect that he will pursue a policy of peace at least until the award is presented to him. It is beyond doubt that he will receive it"...

Minister details Belarus' international healthcare cooperation
Among recent examples is the cooperation with Oman. “We are already preparing five dossiers to submit for registration, plus a list of more than 180 additional drugs that could be useful for our Omani partners,” the minister said...

Will U.S. send Tomahawks to Ukraine? Lukashenko analyzes Trump’s strategy
The Belarusian leader urged calm when asked about the possibility of these missiles being sent to Ukraine, warning that such a step could significantly escalate the conflict and advised against a literal interpretation of such reports...

“The situation is dire”: Lukashenko on Zelensky’s position and those eyeing Western Ukraine
When asked when the Ukrainian leadership would finally realize that negotiations are preferable to war, Aleksandr Lukashenko shifted focus, stating that while he once blamed European leaders, Vladimir Zelensky’s own stance must now be the primary concern...

Lukashenko: Increased Eurasian integration is a lasting trend
Belarusian President said at the CIS Heads of State Council summit in Tajikistan on 10 October...

Lukashenko: CIS states shouldn’t be dragged into risky adventures
“The absolute priority is to ensure security and preserve peace in the CIS. We must prevent the CIS states from being drawn into dangerous adventures that threaten both our region and humanity as a whole,” the head of state emphasized...

Ryzhenkov reflects on importance of CIS summit in Dushanbe
This development is evidenced by the summit’s agenda, which will include discussions on expanding opportunities for new members and defining the status of other states within the CIS framework...

Kochanova: Parliamentary diplomacy is key to strengthening inter-civilizational dialogue
The Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus played host to an online meeting of the heads of parliaments of the member countries of the Group of Friends of Neutrality. The meeting discussed that only a multipolar world can ensure equal and indivisible security, respect for international law, and recognition of the diversity of development paths...

Volfovich sums up Zapad 2025 results, talks about bonus effect
Aleksandr Volfovich stressed that all the matters prioritized for the duration of the exercise had been addressed and the goals had been reached...

Karankevich: Belarus, Oman are opening a new chapter in cooperation
“I am pleased to continue the trusting and open dialogue our leaders began yesterday during the talks at the Palace of Independence. His Majesty the Sultan’s first state visit to Belarus was a historic milestone in our bilateral relations, and I am confident it truly opens a new chapter in our cooperation,” said Viktor Karankevich...