Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko calls for vigilance amid increased militarism in neighboring states
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called for vigilance amid the increased military activity in the neighboring countries...

Belarus’ FM talks about importance of historical moment, about diplomatic accomplishments
In his opinion, Belarus’ presidency over the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Collective Security Treaty Organization have been productive and memorable. Substantial progress has been achieved in interaction with remote countries. The number of and effectiveness of contacts with these countries has skyrocketed. Particularly at the top and high levels...

Lukashenko: Belarus and its people have never been so strongly protected
"The system is in place. We have the army and a mobilization reserve. We have territorial defense and people’s militia. Everything has been built. Weapons and ammunition have been stockpiled and handed out. Everything is sufficient at this stage"...

Belarus’ updated Military Doctrine touted as basis for resolving situation in Europe
Viktor Khrenin also remarked that the draft Military Doctrine stipulates that Belarus is open to cooperation in the military sphere with any countries...

Lukashenko explains import substitution using McDonald’s withdrawal as example
This is why Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus sells high-quality foods such as dairy products, meat ones, and many other kinds all over the world...

Lukashenko describes Belarus-Russia allied relations as unmatched
The president called to continuously work to improve the relations between the two countries, no matter how good they are. But while introducing any changes and innovations, it is important to remember about sovereignty and independence...

Lukashenko calls for immediate response to attempts to withdraw capital from Belarus
The counteraction of capital withdrawal was one of the topics covered by the conference. Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked that Belarus encounters barriers and prohibitions at every turn and has to live and operate in complicated economic conditions...

Akulovich on BelTA’s Parallel Worlds project: ‘To demolish or to build? There is always a choice’
"The exhibition includes 17 posters, 17 reflections on the two worlds and reasons to think. When selecting photos for the project, we, first of all, analyzed what has been done in our country over the past three decades and what has become of the opposition over the years. In fact, these photos are nothing more than the chronicle of our history, the history of Belarus over the past 30 years captured in the moment"...

Volfovich comments on novelties of Belarus’ National Security Concept
"The resolution of the Security Council has been prepared. A decision was made to submit the document to the Belarusian People's Congress for approval," Aleksandr Volfovich said...

Defense minister explains Belarus’ new Military Doctrine
The defense minister primarily drew attention to the importance and significance of the Military Doctrine for the Belarusian state. “It is a fundamental document that reflects the main views of the state on peace and war, on using military force in response to existing challenges and threats”...

Aleinik: Belarusian MFA has busy agenda for 2024
Last year, the head of state set specific tasks to diversify exports and expand the geography of cooperation, the minister said...

Lukashenko: Quality is not only about economy, but primarily about people
The president emphasized that people in Belarus know how to make their lives better, but sometimes quality is inadequate: “We know how to do things, we know how to live, but we need to do it efficiently”...

Governor: Ola memorial is symbol of immense sorrow for Belarusian people
The village of Ola in Svetlogorsk District can't be found on the most detailed modern maps, the governor said. "Burned to the ground together with its inhabitants by the Nazis 80 years ago, Ola will remain forever a place of mourning for the victims," Ivan Krupko said...

Lukashenko: Quality is not only about economy, but primarily about people
“The point I am trying to make is that if every person, all Belarusians, our guests, our neighbors, friends remember this year as the Year of Quality, then it will be successful. Therefore, we need to do everything to ensure that quality permeates every aspect of people’s lives”...

Lukashenko wants Belarusians to feel calm despite global turbulence
“Dear friends, today the world is very turbulent, but we must do everything to make Belarusians feel calm and at ease,” the Belarusian leader emphasized. “I want to warn you: the world is on the brink of the most epoch-making events”...

Kochanova: Belarus, Türkiye are strategic partners
The speaker noted that both countries pursue a policy of defending interests of their peoples and preserving national traditions as sovereign and independent states...

Lukashenko stresses importance of preserving cultural sovereignty for Belarus
According to the president, Belarus is open to the world, respect customs and traditions of other peoples, and are receptive to new ideas...

Lukashenko awards BelTA for preserving historical memory
The BelTA News Agency, the Belarusian State Television and Radio Company (Belteleradiocompany) and the Prosecutor General’s Office were awarded the special prize for cultural and art figures for their significant contribution to the preservation of historical memory and the truth about the Great Patriotic War, namely for their projects “Last Witnesses”, “Genocide: No Right to Life”...

Lukashenko: Belarusians need to show that they are masters of their land
“We need to do everything so that we live this year with dignity and work to the best of our ability as we are approaching this momentous event. We are the masters of this land, we, the Belarusian people, have suffered a lot in our history, we have the right to live according to our own laws,” the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Lukashenko names main requirements for Quality Mark candidates
The Quality Mark: Tradition of the Past and Present exhibition featured the products of the country’s best enterprises that preserved high quality since the Soviet Union times...