Opinions & Interviews

Lukashenko: We will do everything to live, work, and develop Belarus in peace
Every citizen of Belarus should contribute to the country's development and ensure its peaceful existence...

Lukashenko: People should be involved in Minsk improvement
According to Minsk Mayor Vladimir Kukharev, a new trend has emerged in the form of citizen initiatives. Residents, often using their own funds, improve courtyard areas. Fourteen such projects have already been implemented this year...

Expert comments on Lukashenko’s efforts to develop new integration formats
The expert noted that Belarusian goods have earned well-deserved demand and respect in dozens of states, including products of the light industry, agriculture, the military-industrial complex, and the mechanical engineering cluster...

Lukashenko: Our task is to stand by Trump, help him establish peace
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that he understands Donald Trump: “One side wants one thing. The other wants something else. He is a mediator between them. No matter how strong and powerful he is, he will not resolve issues either for Russia or for Ukraine. Therefore, it is necessary to act together”...

John Coale: U.S. wants to reopen its embassy in Minsk
"If any differences or disagreements exist between our nations, let them remain submerged; they should not be brought to the surface. We are ready, and President Trump is ready, to do everything necessary to finally normalize our relations,” the representative of the U.S. president assured...

John Coale: The USA would very much like to normalize relations with Belarus
"The removal of sanctions [from the Belarusian flag carrier Belavia] that we’ve just declared during this meeting is only the beginning,” John Coale noted...

Slovak ambassador aims to mend EU-Belarus-Slovakia ties
It is important to return the relations between Slovakia and Belarus to a path of constructive cooperation...

Lukashenko: Seeds of “exceptionalism” have again taken root in some politicians’ minds
Addressing the diplomats, the head of state noted that this meeting falls between two significant, yet fundamentally opposing dates: International Day of Peace, celebrated on 21 September, and the 86th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II on 1 September...

Lukashenko: Belarus welcomes those aimed at strengthening bridges of friendship
Aleksandr Lukashenko assured that Belarus adheres to a peace-loving foreign policy course, is set to expand its circle of friends, and is committed to a trustful dialogue and consideration of partners' interests...

FM: Belarus’ stance on Ukraine is to stop bloodshed, start talks
“We strive for a truly independent, good-neighborly, economically developed, spiritually rich and culturally diverse European space,” Maxim Ryzhenkov said...

Belarusian FM praises Szijjártó’s visit as sign of objectivity in Europe
The minister assured that Belarus has always been committed to dialogue and mutual respect with its partners and will remain so...

Szijjarto: It’s time to return to common sense in relations with Belarus
He stressed that Belarus and Hungary have established good relations not only at the level of foreign ministries but also between their states...

Ryzhenkov: Belarus is ready to discuss even most sensitive issues with Hungary
The Belarusian foreign minister noted that the parties have developed a good tradition of regular meetings, and the range of topics discussed at them is constantly expanding and now includes not only the bilateral agenda, but also the situation in the region in general and the relationship between the countries, including security issues...

Where can Belarus and Iran boost cooperation? Expert weighs in
“Iran holds significant interest for us due to its technological advancements. Conversely, our agricultural machinery, fertilizers, and specialized expertise across various sectors present clear value for Tehran. We must also consider tourism potential, alongside the crucial dimension of security cooperation,” stated Aleksandr Tishchenko...

Expert calls West’s speculations on Zapad 2025 exercise ‘political operation’
Aleksandr Alesin described the current climate along Belarus borders and across the globe as a ‘global hybrid war’...

Lukashenko wants Belarusian banking system to stay one step ahead
The head of state noted that a lot of smart specialists work in the banking sector and represent a huge resource that the head of the sector should be able to utilize skillfully...

Lukashenko: Primary duty for banks is to serve the economy
He acknowledged the banking sector’s challenging yet stable condition...

Analyst: Deployment of nuclear weapons in Belarus serves interests of both Minsk and Moscow
The military analyst pointed out that Belarus possesses various types of weapons that can have a deterrent effect on a potential adversary...

Russian political analyst: Belarus is important for SCO
According to him, Belarus consistently pursues a sovereign foreign policy, and its membership in the SCO directly indicates that it is a sovereign country...

Belarus United forum seen as forge of country’s future image
The nationwide awareness-raising campaign Belarus United has been traditionally taking place all over the country since 2021 ahead of 17 September – People’s Unity Day. The campaign is aimed at discussing future guidelines...