Opinions & Interviews

Belarus’ MFA: Vision of historical truth needs protection in today's hostile climate
"We firmly agreed to continue our work on UN platforms regarding the fight against the glorification of Nazism and the unequivocal recognition of the genocide of the peoples of the Soviet Union during the Second World War,” the Belarusian minister of foreign affairs said...

Belarusian FM details security challenges discussed in Moscow
“We examined in detail the key challenges on the western borders of the Union State and the prospects for settling the Ukrainian crisis, taking into account the new initiatives from the United States”...

Lavrov: Moscow, Minsk have unprecedented level of foreign policy coordination
“First of all, I would like to express gratitude to our Belarusian allies for their unwavering attention and support in all our common endeavors,” he added...

Ryzhenkov: Belarus, Russia build reliable security architecture amid Western militarism
“In this context, our joint work to strengthen trust and create a sustainable security architecture across the common Eurasian space is crucial. Our principled position remains unchanged: security must be unified and indivisible for all,” the minister stated...

FM: Conflict in Ukraine can only be resolved by eliminating its root causes
Belarusian Foreign Affairs Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov said at a joint meeting of the collegiums of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Belarus and Russia in Moscow on 25 November...

From confrontation to dialogue: FM on why Poland changes course
He noted that the purpose of the earlier confrontation at the border with Belarus was to attract excessive attention from the European Union, NATO, and their key partners in order to secure substantial financial investments, allegedly to prevent a threat from the East...

PM: Belarus remains open to dialogue with its neighbors
“The most important thing is to always talk with neighbors before making any decisions. We should consistently act in a constructive manner, guided by the interests of our citizens, economies, and businesses,” Aleksandr Turchin said...

Eismont: Belarus is in active talks with various nations, chiefly the U.S.
The press secretary emphasized: “I want to underscore that our president consistently advocates for stabilizing the situation in the region, establishing dialogue between all states, and resolving all contentious issues through purely peaceful means”...

Lukashenko: The era of innovation unions and globally shared discoveries is over
“Belarusian society expects new, breakthrough ideas from scientists, leadership in traditional fields of specialization, and expansion of competencies in emerging global vectors of scientific and technological progress,” Aleksandr Lukashenko stated...

Lukashenko calls for smooth generational change in Belarusian science
According to the president, every doctor of sciences and candidate of sciences should have followers and pupils. As of today it is not only a measure of personal success of a scientist but a measure of the scientist’s professional aptitude...

Lukashenko urges scientists to set ambitions aside: There can be no country without science
The head of state emphasized that now, not only strategy but also tactics are vital. “It is a time for concrete action. Because time has chosen us. And no one will do it for us. We cannot pass this ‘legacy’ to our children,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Lukashenko: The status of scientists stems from their accomplishments
“I’d like to ask you about the status of scientists. Do you want me to elevate your status? You should think it over like I do. I’ve been thinking for a week about how to raise your status. Nobody can raise the status except for the scientists themselves. You should do it,” the head of state noted...

Lukashenko warns officials against 'virus of corruption' citing Ukraine’s example
"We have plenty of this too. Any country has plenty of it. But no one will accuse me of encouraging some crooks who would, among other things, bring me bribes. No one. But he will be accused. So, look. You came to work, then work" the Belarusian leader emphasized...

Belarus at OSCE PA: Respect for human dignity is impossible without respect for state sovereignty
"Respect for human dignity should be the cornerstone of any international system, including the OSCE. Human dignity is not a slogan or a political tool. It is the right to live in peace, without fear and pressure, the right to development and identity, the right to be heard and respected. This is exactly the guiding principle of the policy pursued in Belarus"...

Belarusian FM hails Poland’s decision to reopen border crossings as normal pragmatism
Apart from that, the minister believes that the opening of the border crossings is significant for restoring normal relations between the countries...

Lukashenko: Belarus-Russia unity is unbreakable
The head of state emphasized the importance of preserving and developing the relationship between the two countries, especially amid the current difficult conditions...

Lukashenko: Reality will force Poland, Baltics to normalize ties with Belarus, Russia
“The Lithuanians are now demanding to open the border. We never closed it. We have never been hostile towards the Poles, Lithuanians, or Latvians. They are our neighbors; it’s not like we can do anything about it. Yes, they are currently being managed from the outside,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said. “You know, reality will force them to..."

Lukashenko: Belarus can build 85-90% of BelNPP’s third unit on its own
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, Vladimir Putin supported the initiative to build a third power unit...

Lukashenko: Belarusians’ confidence in nuclear energy has grown
He pointed out that the economic benefits of nuclear energy are being acknowledged worldwide, not just in Belarus...

Karanik calls to establish merit-based support system for scientists in Belarus
In his opinion, while financial incentives are certainly important for enhancing the role of scientists in society, the current system must improve...