Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarus was ready to send special forces to defend Moscow
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with reporters of foreign and Belarusian mass media...

Lukashenko to meet with Putin soon, to discuss PMC Wagner among other things
"He and I have agreed to meet soon. I think we will discuss this problem, too, since we have been involved in its resolution. And we will discuss matters of future operation of PMC Wagner. I think it is the simplest problem that will be resolved and is being resolved"...

Call for highlighting advantages of Belarus-Russia manufacturing cooperation
"It has to be done because we face the most important tasks concerning import substitution and the achievement of technological sovereignty"...

Over 20 countries confirm participation in 2nd CIS Games
“It is the first time we’ve made these competitions open. In addition to nine CIS states more than ten other countries have expressed their desire to participate in this event,” Sergei Kovalchuk mentioned...

Lukashenko: In Belarus, defense of Motherland has always been in the hands of brave people
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of higher military educational institutions in Minsk on 5 July...

Lukashenko: No nation can be independent without cultural heritage, strong spiritual foundation
The president stressed that for Belarusians, independence is freedom and life gifted by the generation of winners. "We remember that in different periods of history our ancestors defended this freedom not only with weapons in their hands," the Belarusian leader said...

Volfovich: We must do our utmost to preserve peace
"This is the main holiday of our statehood, independence and sovereignty and the main values that are enshrined in the Constitution and in the draft National Security Concept. Maintaining peace and security is the most important task for the national security system today," Aleksandr Volfovich noted...

Ambassador: Independence Day is a truly national holiday in Belarus
"Independence Day for us is essentially the birthday of our country: if it were not for the Great Victory, the successful Operation Bagration our country would have simply ceased to exist physically," Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi said...

Zakharova: Lukashenko could help bring peace to Ukraine
”Belarus and its president have repeatedly demonstrated hospitality, genuine and effective mediation, good will and determination to achieve peace and assistance in the peace process. The Belarusian president did it more than once, his rhetoric is confirmed by his deeds,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said...

Peskov: Lukashenko, Putin get in touch practically every day
"Aleksandr Lukashenko is the head of our brotherly and allied Belarus, he is a very experienced, wise, battle-hardened statesman. President Putin enjoys very good, not just allied, but also long-standing friendly relations with him," the Kremlin spokesman added...

Lukashenko: Belarusians know how to defend their land
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present shoulder straps to senior officers on 27 June...

Putin thanks Lukashenko for assisting in resolution of mutiny attempt
“I appreciate the efforts and contribution of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the peaceful resolution of the situation,” Vladimir Putin emphasized...

Volfovich: International security architecture is collapsing
“And the political situation in our country largely depends on the ability of our system to maintain law and order. You are the core of this system and you must ensure law and order. People expect this from us. People want our country to remain safe and peaceful. It largely depends on you, your professional skills, competencies, efforts and determination,” he stressed...

Opinion: Talks with Prigozhin showed authority of Belarus’ president
As previously reported, Yevgeny Prigozhin accepted Aleksandr Lukashenko’s proposal on stopping the advance of Wagner’s armed units in Russia’s territory and on further steps to de-escalate tensions...

Hell on earth in Last Witnesses project by BelTA, Prosecutor General’s Office
The book includes a collection of stories told by underage prisoners of Nazi concentration camps...

NOC president sends greetigns on occassion of International Olympic Day
Viktor Lukashenko thanked all those involved in the Olympic movement for their tremendous work and professionalism, invaluable contribution to the popularization of sports in Belarus...

Lukashenko wants Belarus to deliver high-quality CIS Games
“In the current circumstances, this sports festival is acquiring special importance to the Belarusian athletes and a wide range of our friends, who have confirmed their participation in the forum,” the head of state said...

Call for Belarusians to preserve memory about WW2 events
Igor Sergeyenko said: “The day 22 June 1941 will always remain in the memory of the Soviet nation, memory of residents of our country. It is now a day of commemoration and sorrow. It is not just a symbol but real pain of the people”...

Talai defends bringing kids from Donbass to peaceful Belarus for recreation
Aleksei Talai said that his charity foundation intends to continue inviting kids from Donbass to come to Belarus for recreation. Kids from the areas that are suffering from heavy fire and bombardment, including Gorlovka, are expected to come this summer. Their lives are threatened over there...

FM: CSTO countries call for de-escalation in tensions at regional, global levels
The foreign ministers discussed the trends in the development of the regional and international situation, its impact on the security of the CSTO countries, and also exchanged views on further steps to develop external relations...