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18 Aug 2024
Lukashenko reveals his conversation with Putin about large prisoner swap with West Lukashenko reveals his conversation with Putin about large prisoner swap with West
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that any person is influenced by his past, by his professional work. In this regard, Vladimir Putin is no exception...
18 Aug 2024
Lukashenko speaks on his presidency plans Lukashenko speaks on his presidency plans
Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that what he said should be considered not in the context of generalities about human life, but from the point of view of a particular person's work in the presidential post...
18 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: Escalation may end with destruction of Ukraine Lukashenko: Escalation may end with destruction of Ukraine
Russia will liberate Kursk Oblast from the Ukrainian military who invaded its territory at any cost, and the escalation of the conflict could lead to the destruction of Ukraine as a state, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the Rossiya TV channel...
17 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: The Call of Polesie festival carefully preserves the heritage of ancestors Lukashenko: The Call of Polesie festival carefully preserves the heritage of ancestors
The head of state expressed confidence that this year’s cultural celebration will be bright and unforgettable, that it will gift a lot of new impressions and interesting meetings to residents and guests of Belarus’ Polesie area...
17 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: Development is impossible without peace and the resolution of global contradictions Lukashenko: Development is impossible without peace and the resolution of global contradictions
He reminded that this is why Belarus has repeatedly put forward peace initiatives and has undertaken to host negotiations on resolving conflicts...
17 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: The age of Western supremacy is becoming a thing of the past Lukashenko: The age of Western supremacy is becoming a thing of the past
The head of state noted that the Voice of the Global South summit is becoming one of the largest forums for discussing matters of the modern world order and the future of humanity...
16 Aug 2024
NOC secretary general hails Belarus’ performance in Paris as successful NOC secretary general hails Belarus’ performance in Paris as successful
"Athletes who are in the Olympic top 10 are always medal hopefuls," she said...
16 Aug 2024
Is Minsk older than commonly believed? Scientists are reconsidering the date Is Minsk older than commonly believed? Scientists are reconsidering the date
Excavations were carried out on the Menka to establish whether this settlement was the starting point of the Minsk chronicle...
16 Aug 2024
Belarus ready to adequately respond to provocations like events in Russia’s Kursk Oblast Belarus ready to adequately respond to provocations like events in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
He mentioned an increase in military presence in the southern area. The composition of the forces and assets used to ensure the security of the state has been revised...
15 Aug 2024
Lukashenko recalls prophesy: Time will come for us to stand back to back and shoot back Lukashenko recalls prophesy: Time will come for us to stand back to back and shoot back
The head of state remarked that Belarus-Russia relations had varied over the course of history and there had been periods of complications...
15 Aug 2024
Lukashenko asked about his readiness to push ‘red button’ Lukashenko asked about his readiness to push ‘red button’
"Secondly, when tactical nuclear weapons were deployed here, I told them [opponents abroad] (although they consider me crazy and capable of using weapons): "We are not going to use any weapons until you step on our state border. It is also the border of the Union State," the Belarusian leader said...
15 Aug 2024
Lukashenko about state border defense: No red lines, the response will be instant Lukashenko about state border defense: No red lines, the response will be instant
In his words, brigades and battalion tactical groups had been chosen in Belarus for operating in the vicinity of the Belarusian-Ukrainian state border. More than 20 of them are supposed to be there...
15 Aug 2024
Lukashenko calls Lithuanian politicians crazy for banning vehicles with Belarusian plates Lukashenko calls Lithuanian politicians crazy for banning vehicles with Belarusian plates
According to Aleksandr Lukashenko, there is also a plus side to this decision of Lithuanian authorities from the economic point of view. “Thank god. Our citizens will stop moving money beyond the borders of Belarus and Russia. Although they do it less now. The same applies to Russians. Money will stay here. It is so-called economic tourism. Huge amounts of money were withdrawn from here,” he said...
15 Aug 2024
‘Detailed answers, businesslike approach’. Russian journalist comments on interview with Lukashenko ‘Detailed answers, businesslike approach’. Russian journalist comments on interview with Lukashenko
"The conversation was thorough and fact-based. We are living in a very complicated time. It is hard to overestimate the importance of cooperation between Russia and Belarus"...
14 Aug 2024
Belarus’ UN Ambassador: Belarus will protect its territory and respond to any provocations Belarus’ UN Ambassador: Belarus will protect its territory and respond to any provocations
"We have already initiated relevant consultations with our allies and partners in international organizations," Valentin Rybakov summarized...
13 Aug 2024
EU called to influence Ukraine’s authorities in view of Belarus’ recent airspace violation EU called to influence Ukraine’s authorities in view of Belarus’ recent airspace violation
According to the Belarusian side, such actions have the potential for a radical escalation of the military conflict and its expansion to the EU countries as well...
9 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: Country's growth depends on agriculture Lukashenko: Country's growth depends on agriculture
"Firstly, because there is no country without agriculture. Secondly, the demand for food products is constantly increasing and will continue to increase. Unfortunately, there is no extra land in the world," Aleksandr Lukashenko explained...
8 Aug 2024
Lukashenko urges to keep unity in CIS Lukashenko urges to keep unity in CIS
The president pointed out that while there is unity on such an important issue as the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory Day, the CIS countries still have disagreements on other issues. Aleksandr Lukashenko urged all parties, including law enforcers, to maintain unity for the sake of security and stability in the region...
8 Aug 2024
Lukashenko urges to join forces to counter terrorism in CIS Lukashenko urges to join forces to counter terrorism in CIS
"An effective fight against it requires a comprehensive approach. It includes political, social, economic measures, development of international cooperation, information exchange. Only together we will be able to counter it," Aleksandr Lukashenko said...
8 Aug 2024
Lukashenko: A hybrid war is waged against CIS countries Lukashenko: A hybrid war is waged against CIS countries
"We see very well today’s attempts to split and divide our countries. We are under the pressure of absolutely illegal unilateral economic sanctions"...
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