Opinions & Interviews

FM: Belarus’ application to join BRICS is given priority consideration
“Belarus counts on the prompt consideration of our application that was filed officially in May. During our communication with BRICS member states and partner countries, we received very clear assurances that our application will be given priority consideration,” Sergei Aleinik said...

Lukashenko: We need to brace up to preserve the country
He remarked that the current situation is quite good and there is no catastrophe. Particularly in economy and other spheres. Nobody prevents Belarus from operating on the huge Russian market the way they did in the past. Shipments to China are on the rise...

Lukashenko expects closure of Belarusian border to backfire on neighboring countries
The president stressed that Belarus is a peaceful country and has no claims against its western neighbors...

Lukashenko opines on BRICS Summit outcomes
"Therefore, steps have been taken in this direction,” the head of state noted. “I take a hard line on this matter, I always argue for more decisive steps. Yet, sometimes I get doubts whether these more drastic steps will be possible, as there are conflicting opinions and approaches"...

Lukashenko: Belarusian State University is the history and future of Belarus
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said he as visited Belarusian State University (BSU)...

Belarus shows recovery growth in January-July 2023
“Even the industries, which today are still in the red zone, are showing improvements,” Inna Medvedeva said...

Lukashenko discusses progress to develop Belarus’ antiviral vaccine
“First things first. We need to review progress to implement a very important project, which is development of a domestic antiviral vaccine at BelVitunipharm. In fact, the Vitebsk Oblast governor, who is an expert in this field, promised to get involved in this project,” the head of state said...

Lukashenko: University admission rules need to be made straightforward
The head of state said that he was briefed on the ongoing university admission campaign, adding that it was proceeding in a constructive manner...

Belarus seen as reliable roadblock for NATO’s strike against Russia
The official went on saying that just like during World War Two for the sake of fighting against fascism the entire international community needs to unite in order to objectively evaluate the events going on in the countries where the fascist ideology is being reborn...

Fight against fascism, neo-Nazism described as one of Belarus’ priorities
"In the current geopolitical situation, the protection of historical memory and our history becomes especially relevant"...

Lukashenko on information policy: Our tactic is to reach every person
The president believes that it is important to fight the information space as hard as possible...

Lukashenko: I love Ukraine and its people
He remarked that he likes even people, who live in western Ukraine and are believed to have more nationalistic attitudes...

Lukashenko: Ukraine’s first step to recovery should be a step towards peace
“There should be a step towards peace. Yes, you can fight for these territories. I am not saying that they should be left behind. A different tactic should be chosen however: while fighting for these territories, you may lose others,” Aleksandr Lukashenko said...

Lukashenko: No signs of a new world war looming
According to the head of state, the events in Ukraine have taught people a lesson and have shown that a clash of military blocs should be avoided...

Lukashenko: Ukraine peace talks have to start without preconditions
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Negotiations have to start without preliminary conditions. It is a classic move of any diplomacy. This is what I think. It is necessary to start negotiations and discuss everything. Including Crimea, Kherson, Zaporozhye, Donetsk, and Lugansk. Everything needs to be discussed there. But at a negotiation table"...

Lukashenko confident in future good relations with Ukraine
The president is sure that only at the negotiating table it is possible to find a solution to the situation, and it should be done with the participation of all the stakeholders and the world’s powers...

Lukashenko gives his take on who is to blame for events in Ukraine
"Of course, Russia is also to blame. We are all to blame. Russia, Belarus, Ukraine…," the Belarusian leader replied...

Lukashenko: Belarus should be involved in peace talks on Ukraine
In June 2023 Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Oleksiy Danilov said that the talks were in the pipeline and pointed to Belarus’ possible participation in the negotiation process...

Lukashenko warns crazies in the West: Belarus will respond to aggression immediately
Yet Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that Belarusians are not crazy and would not like to use nuclear weapons. If no aggression is committed against Belarus, nuclear weapons will never be used...

Lukashenko on Putin’s request ahead of special military operation in Ukraine
The Belarusian head of state recalled that in the first days of the special military operation he made a statement that Belarus was not getting involved in the conflict, as Russia was capable of dealing with everything itself. “But we will not allow shooting Russians in the back...