Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: Belarus will not join a hot war unless Ukrainians cross the border
The journalist asked the head of state what can force Belarus to get fully involved in the war in Ukraine...

Lukashenko: Belarus-China military cooperation is not directed against third countries
"All our cooperation, which is very significant (we did not hide it from anyone), is by no means directed against third countries. We don't need that. We need to protect our states and our peoples," the Belarusian leader stressed...

Khrenin: Belarus-China relations are built on friendship, mutual respect
In the context of a changing yet tense situation in the world, the relations between Belarus and China can become an example for many countries, Viktor Khrenin noted...

Li Shangfu: Chinese-Belarusian cooperation is steadily developing
“In recent years, under the leadership of Aleksandr Lukashenko and Xi Jinping, the relations between Belarus and China have been continuously strengthening, steadily developing and moving forward. Last year we received a new status of our relations - it is an all-weather and comprehensive strategic partnership. This shows that now we have truly fraternal relations,” Li Shangfu said...

Volfovich: Tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus are no threat to other countries
“Belarus stands for peace, good neighborliness, mutual respect, consideration for the interests of other states. Yet, taking into consideration the developments in the neighboring states, primarily in Poland, the Baltic Sea countries, we were forced to take measures of strategic deterrence to ensure security,” Aleksandr Volfovich said...

Volfovich: Our focus is on the need to build multipolar relations
According to him, Belarus is a regular participant of the forum. “This is of particular importance for us, given the approaches of our country to maintaining peace and security,” Aleksandr Volfovich said...

Lukashenko invites Russia’s Tomsk Oblast to cooperate with Belarus in high-tech sector
“I am convinced that together we can create the most cutting-edge technologies, weaning ourselves off of our dependence on the West,” Aleksandr Lukashenko added...

Lukashenko: International situation remains unprecedentedly tense
The head of state stressed that information wars and cybercrime have become a powerful factor of economic and national instability for all states without exception...

Rogozin reveals reasons for his visit to Minsk
Dmitry Rogozin stated that his working trip was going to be short but productive. He thanked Aleksandr Lukashenko for the opportunity to meet...

Lukashenko voices formula for support in agriculture
"We are helping the agricultural industry in a big way. Subsidies, loans, prepayments... No other country helps their agricultural industries like that. But there must be a return," the Belarusian leader stressed...

Lukashenko: We will find a way out in any situation and will not leave our enterprises in trouble
“The world is interconnected. Only crazy people can destroy this dependence. They will fail. We will persevere. They don’t need competitors, this is why they pressure us. But it is a good evaluation for us,” he noted...

Lukashenko: CIS Games are focused on the future
Returning to the topic of the 2nd CIS Games, Aleksandr Lukashenko once again focused on the importance of performances of promising athletes in such an international tournament. "Sport will live. Sport is health. Elite sport pulls mass sport along with it. This is our health. We have survived worse pressure than this," the Belarusian leader concluded...

Lukashenko: I’ll be happy if we can make our own aircraft
Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “Since we’ve started manufacturing automobiles, I have this crazy thought (if I have the time to start it in my presidential life): if we manage to start making an aircraft of our own, I will be simply happy. It means my new dream may come true"...

Brazil counts on Belarusian president’s help in resolving the situation in the region
"Brazil values the relations with Belarus and the work that is being done in your country today. We understand the importance of the region and the delicacy of the situation that has developed in your region," the diplomat continued...

Belarus slams belligerence of Western neighbors
Aleksandr Volfovich went on saying: “On the whole, I can state with confidence that all our projections regarding activities of the NATO bloc and its individual members have been proved completely correct. Naturally, we don’t sit idle but take adequate response measures”...

Lukashenko on harvest 2023: Belarus will be food sufficient
"We will procure about one million tonnes of grain crops for state needs. We will procure the necessary amount of rapeseed. We already can see this coming. Everything is going well here. If we organize ourselves properly, we will have no problems with fodder grain. Now we need to get mobilized,” the Belarusian leader stressed...

Lukashenko at CIS Games opening: Now is the time for strong people
"I am sure that our guests will feel warm, cozy and, most importantly, calm here, mentally calm on the Belarusian land. We have done and will do everything for this. We will do our best for the CIS Games to become a true symbol of friendship, peace and development"...

Lukashenko: Belarus will deliver top-quality CIS Games
"This future is in our hands. No matter how much the world establishment, embittered and powerless, has tried to take it away. I am convinced that they also see us today," Aleksandr Lukashenko added...

Lukashenko views sanctions in sport as sign of weakness, fear
"You're trying to remove strong competitors from international sport. You want to take away our sports victories. You are killing the spirit and purpose of the Olympic movement. This is a sign of weakness and your fear"...

Russian vice premier: CIS Games demonstrate unity, friendship of participating states
“In modern conditions, the CIS Games can be considered as the most important stage of popularizing physical education and sports movement, and involving the younger generation in doing sports. The competitions demonstrate unity and strong friendship between our countries,” Dmitry Chernyshenko emphasized...