Opinions & Interviews

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...

CSTO urged to deepen cooperation with UN, SCO, other international organizations
The head of state also urged to build up the information and analytical capacities of the CSTO...

Lukashenko: Belarus will try hard to restore and strengthen trust between CSTO countries
Belarusian President expressed gratitude to the member countries of the organization for supporting the priorities of the Belarusian presidency in the CSTO, which, as the president is sure, meet common interests...

Lukashenko: The CSTO countries must stand together
He is convinced that there is no reason to rush into making decisions about withdrawing from any integration associations, as Ukraine or Georgia did with their membership in the CIS...

Belarus, Kazakhstan urged to take new approaches to bilateral relations
Sergei Aleinik began the meeting with a Kazakh proverb: the road meets another road, bringing the people closer to another people. "I think that your visit is the best confirmation of this wisdom," Sergei Aleinik said...

Petrishenko: Festival in Alexandria celebrates Belarusian culture and folklore
Belarusian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Petrishenko told the media on the sidelines of a meeting of the permanent organizing committee for the Kupala Night festival (Alexandria Gathers Friends)...

Performance named main criterion in personnel assessment
He cited the work to launch the production of ammunition in the country as an example. The president was initially reported that it would be very difficult to implement. The head of state made instructions to look into the issue carefully, and such work resulted in the successful implementation of the task...

Ambassador: Mexico, Belarus have many points of contact for promising cooperation
"We believe in dialogue. Our countries should be open to each other," Ambassador Eduardo Villegas Mejias added...

Lukashenko: Belarus will respond to aggression without hesitation
"No one has ever fought against a nuclear country, a country that possesses nuclear weapons. We are peaceful people; Belarus has had enough of wars. We have a beautiful, neat and tidy country. Russians are happy to visit us," the president said. "But we are located in the center of Europe. That's our problem"...

Lukashenko sees major prerequisites for end of war in Ukraine
Aleksandr Lukashenko is convinced that as long as there is an opportunity, it is necessary to negotiate...

Lukashenko on circumstances for possible nuclear response from Belarus
He stressed that nuclear weapons will be deployed in Belarus at his personal request to Russia to guarantee the security of the country...

Sport minister on applications to 2nd CIS Games, legacy for Belarusian regions
According to the minister, the level of readiness of sports facilities in Gomel and Zhlobin for the 2nd CIS Games is very high...

Minister: West is trying to justify its economic blockade of Belarus
"Western countries and individual trade unions do not need the truth. Their task is to justify their illegal and unjust actions aimed at the political isolation and economic blockade of Belarus. It is unfortunate that the ILO [International Labor Organization] has been drawn into this political game," Irina Kostevich said...

PM: Eurasian integration is of priority for Belarus
"I believe everyone will agree that our common decisions to minimize the consequences not only of sanctions pressure, but also the overall high turbulence of the global economy have let our five countries increase the sustainability of national economies"...