Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko reveals new details of conversation with Trump
The discussion also touched upon the talks in Alaska, which were to take place shortly thereafter, and also the visits by U.S. representatives to Minsk and their talks with Aleksandr Lukashenko...

Lukashenko gives his take on Minsk as venue for Russia-Ukraine talks
Aleksandr Lukashenko stated that he is not driven by a "wishful thinking" to organize the negotiations between Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky in Minsk, although it would be an ideal location for them...

Belarusian MFA on Tianjin SCO summit and cooperation with China
The upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China will serve as a unique platform for frank dialogue, alignment of positions, and the development of collective decisions in today's highly turbulent international environment...

Nuclear warheads for Belarusian MLRS Polonez under consideration
“Matters concerning an increase in our might, our defensive ability are very important. I guess matters of strategic deterrence are coming to the forefront,” Aleksandr Volfovich assured...

MP: Active dialogue between Belarusian and Iranian lawmakers meets interests of the partnership
Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko made the statement as he met with an Iranian delegation led by President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian...

Pezeshkian thanks Belarus for its position regarding attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities
"Your speech at the EAEU summit was very substantive," Masoud Pezeshkian said addressing Aleksandr Lukashenko. “You noted the bitter Chernobyl experience and spoke about the need to prevent the events to develop in that direction and condemned the attacks on Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities”...

Iranian president: Belarus, Iran hold similar views on global issues
“Of course, our common views should be realized in economy and culture, in the development of tourism between our countries and also, as you noted, in the development of military-technical cooperation,” Masoud Pezeshkian stated...

Iranian FM issues statement on eve of Belarus-Iran summit in Minsk
The foreign minister emphasized that this visit, as part of the ongoing political and diplomatic dialogue, provides a unique opportunity to sign key agreements in the economic, technological, and cultural spheres...

Eismont: Belarus is ready to host meeting between Putin, Zelensky
"Belarus has never aspired to the role of mediator, but if it is necessary for peace in our kin country, we are ready to host any meeting. We will conduct everything at the highest level"...

‘Trump discovers reality’: Expert on significance of Belarus-U.S. presidential phone call
Aleksandr Dugin believes that Donald Trump wants to form his own opinion about Belarus and its leadership, independent of the biased views of European politicians...

Former CSTO chief: Lukashenko has international clout
"I believe many thoughtful leaders around the world are beginning to understand: a state cannot be endlessly subjected to sanctions and political pressure simply for having its own position and defending its sovereignty. The perfect example here is Belarus"...

Volfovich: Trump acted wisely by calling Lukashenko prior to Alaska summit
“The Alaska summit... I believe a significant step has been taken by America, the Russian Federation, and Belarus. Belarus remains consistently committed to achieving a cessation of hostilities in Ukraine in the nearest possible timeframe,” said Aleksandr Volfovich...

Lukashenko invites Trump and family to visit Belarus
An agreement was reached to continue contacts. The Belarus president invited Donald Trump and his family to visit Minsk. The invitation was accepted, the press service of the Belarusian head of state said...

Trump looks forward to meeting with Lukashenko
"Our conversation was a very good one. We discussed many topics, including President Putin’s visit to Alaska. I look forward to meeting President Lukashenko in the future. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Donald Trump wrote on the social network Truth Social...

Zhang Wenchuan: Belarus-China wartime friendship laid foundation for lasting brotherhood
"We see how closely intertwined the fates of the Chinese and Belarusian peoples were, supporting each other in the struggle"...

Snopkov: Belarus, China honor historical memory, will not permit its distortion
"Today, we pay tribute to the heroism of our peoples in the fight against German fascism and Japanese militarism. Both Belarus and China paid an enormous price for Victory in this terrible war"...

MP: Lukashenko is no fortune-teller, but a realist and a seasoned politician
No one doubts Aleksandr Lukashenko’s colossal role in global politics anymore...

Readiness to repulse aggression identified as main task of Belarusian army
The defense minister recalled the head of state’s demand “to stay alert”: “This is what we do. With this in mind we organize military exercises and drills and mobilize persons eligible for military service… You can see the large complex of events and steps that the Armed Forces take now”...

Belarus’ persistence in humanization of international relations emphasized
The expert pointed out that it was Aleksandr Lukashenko’s second interview to U.S. mass media over the last few months. The president had a thorough conversation with the prominent U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal at the beginning of the year and the Belarus president’s interview with the Time magazine was released in August...

Belarusian MP approves of Lukashenko’s straight answers in Time magazine interview
"The head of state stated in no uncertain terms: we are an independent country that has its own position on absolutely all matters. We do not need prompting. We are not afraid of ultimatums and sanctions. And most importantly, we do not abandon our own and do not sell our opinions,” the MP noted...