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10 Jul 2023
Belarusian PM hails Innoprom as opportunity to show openness to industrial cooperation Belarusian PM hails Innoprom as opportunity to show openness to industrial cooperation
In a short period of time Belarus and Russia have developed 17 investment import-substituting projects in mechanical engineering and microelectronics for more than RUB80 billion, he said...
8 Jul 2023
Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria hailed as celebration of Belarusian-Russian friendship Kupala Night Festival in Alexandria hailed as celebration of Belarusian-Russian friendship
The head of the Belarus President Administration stressed that the Kupala Night Festival is truly becoming an international event...
6 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: Presidents of Russia, Belarus are portrayed as barbarians who ‘eat’ children Lukashenko: Presidents of Russia, Belarus are portrayed as barbarians who ‘eat’ children
Large groups of children come to Belarus for recreation and treatment and then go back...
6 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: It is still possible to reach a deal on Ukraine Lukashenko: It is still possible to reach a deal on Ukraine
"We must stop now. A lot of bad things have been done. Many people have died. But it could be even worse. Therefore, it is crucial to stop now, to sit down at the negotiating table. Without preconditions. We all must sit down at the negotiating table and take decisions on territories, security, the future of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. It should be up to Belarus, Ukraine and Russia, and least of all up to the USA, to decide on that"...
6 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus’s sovereignty remains intact Lukashenko: Belarus’s sovereignty remains intact
"Sovereignty is the government within the borders of a particular state. Who, apart from our government and the president, exercises power here?"..
6 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: Belarus was ready to send special forces to defend Moscow Lukashenko: Belarus was ready to send special forces to defend Moscow
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement as he met with reporters of foreign and Belarusian mass media...
6 Jul 2023
Lukashenko to meet with Putin soon, to discuss PMC Wagner among other things Lukashenko to meet with Putin soon, to discuss PMC Wagner among other things
"He and I have agreed to meet soon. I think we will discuss this problem, too, since we have been involved in its resolution. And we will discuss matters of future operation of PMC Wagner. I think it is the simplest problem that will be resolved and is being resolved"...
6 Jul 2023
Call for highlighting advantages of Belarus-Russia manufacturing cooperation Call for highlighting advantages of Belarus-Russia manufacturing cooperation
"It has to be done because we face the most important tasks concerning import substitution and the achievement of technological sovereignty"...
5 Jul 2023
Over 20 countries confirm participation in 2nd CIS Games Over 20 countries confirm participation in 2nd CIS Games
“It is the first time we’ve made these competitions open. In addition to nine CIS states more than ten other countries have expressed their desire to participate in this event,” Sergei Kovalchuk mentioned...
5 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: In Belarus, defense of Motherland has always been in the hands of brave people Lukashenko: In Belarus, defense of Motherland has always been in the hands of brave people
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony to honor graduates of higher military educational institutions in Minsk on 5 July...
3 Jul 2023
Lukashenko: No nation can be independent without cultural heritage, strong spiritual foundation Lukashenko: No nation can be independent without cultural heritage, strong spiritual foundation
The president stressed that for Belarusians, independence is freedom and life gifted by the generation of winners. "We remember that in different periods of history our ancestors defended this freedom not only with weapons in their hands," the Belarusian leader said...
3 Jul 2023
Volfovich: We must do our utmost to preserve peace Volfovich: We must do our utmost to preserve peace
"This is the main holiday of our statehood, independence and sovereignty and the main values that are enshrined in the Constitution and in the draft National Security Concept. Maintaining peace and security is the most important task for the national security system today," Aleksandr Volfovich noted...
30 Jun 2023
Ambassador: Independence Day is a truly national holiday in Belarus Ambassador: Independence Day is a truly national holiday in Belarus
"Independence Day for us is essentially the birthday of our country: if it were not for the Great Victory, the successful Operation Bagration our country would have simply ceased to exist physically," Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi said...
29 Jun 2023
Zakharova: Lukashenko could help bring peace to Ukraine Zakharova: Lukashenko could help bring peace to Ukraine
”Belarus and its president have repeatedly demonstrated hospitality, genuine and effective mediation, good will and determination to achieve peace and assistance in the peace process. The Belarusian president did it more than once, his rhetoric is confirmed by his deeds,” the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said...
27 Jun 2023
Peskov: Lukashenko, Putin get in touch practically every day Peskov: Lukashenko, Putin get in touch practically every day
"Aleksandr Lukashenko is the head of our brotherly and allied Belarus, he is a very experienced, wise, battle-hardened statesman. President Putin enjoys very good, not just allied, but also long-standing friendly relations with him," the Kremlin spokesman added...
27 Jun 2023
Lukashenko: Belarusians know how to defend their land
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the ceremony to present shoulder straps to senior officers on 27 June...
27 Jun 2023
Putin thanks Lukashenko for assisting in resolution of mutiny attempt Putin thanks Lukashenko for assisting in resolution of mutiny attempt
“I appreciate the efforts and contribution of Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko to the peaceful resolution of the situation,” Vladimir Putin emphasized...
26 Jun 2023
Volfovich: International security architecture is collapsing Volfovich: International security architecture is collapsing
“And the political situation in our country largely depends on the ability of our system to maintain law and order. You are the core of this system and you must ensure law and order. People expect this from us. People want our country to remain safe and peaceful. It largely depends on you, your professional skills, competencies, efforts and determination,” he stressed...
26 Jun 2023
Opinion: Talks with Prigozhin showed authority of Belarus’ president 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...
23 Jun 2023
Hell on earth in Last Witnesses project by BelTA, Prosecutor General’s Office 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...
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