"The international tensions have been growing, both on a global scale and in the regional dimension," the CSTO chief said.

The conflict in Ukraine looks like a local conflict only on the map, in fact the West is using it for global confrontation, reads the address of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Aleinik.

Privately owned businesses generated 53.3% of budget revenues in 2021, up one percentage point than in 2020, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Tax and Duties Ministry.

The Genting Snow Park (Zhangjiakou) hosts the men's halfpipe competitions. Halfpipe is part of the snowboard program where athletes perform acrobatic tricks in the air. It has been an Olympic discipline since 1998.

Unlike NATO, the CSTO does not hatch plans to change political systems in other countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin said at the conference.

The West is fomenting tension in Belarus in the build-up to the constitutional referendum, Professor at Lomonosov Moscow State University, political scientist Andrei Manoilo told the Belarus 1 TV channel.

Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, General Valery Gerasimov has arrived in the Republic of Belarus to check the readiness of Russia's military units to participate in the Belarus-Russia joint military exercise A...

Aleksei Kushnarenko spoke in detail about the efforts of the Council of the Republic to develop and adopt high-quality bills. He also paid special attention to the upcoming referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution.

There are plans to build 4.2 million square meters of housing in Belarus in 2022. These plans were formalized by the Council of Ministers' Resolution No. 69 as of 4 February 2022. The document was officially published on the National Legal Internet P...

The parties discussed cooperation prospects and confirmed mutual interest and readiness to implement new projects related to the delivery of Belarusian products to the Nigerian market.

On 14-15 February Valery Mitskevich is set to pay a visit to Cuba at the invitation of the Parliament of Cuba. He will hold meetings at the Cuban parliament and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will visit the Mariel Special Development Zone, the Fide...

Ambassador Alok Ranjan Jha, in his turn, underlined that India attaches great importance to cooperation with Belarus. The countries have a huge potential and great prospects for cooperation in various areas.

President of the National Olympic Committee of Belarus Viktor Lukashenko said in his congratulations to Anton Smolski that his excellent skiing skills and precision at all the shooting ranges helped him outpace his rivals and earn a place on the Olym...

A delegation of Pakistan plans to visit Belarus in 2022, Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives Olga Petrashova told the media on 8 February.

"This is a good opportunity to discuss the events significant for our country and to remind the society about the price paid by our ancestors for the independence and sovereignty of Belarus. The Standing Committee on Human Rights, National Relations ...

Belarus' world number 71 Aliaksandra Sasnovich went off to a good start at St Petersburg Open beating Poland's world number 45 Magda Linette, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, in two hours 24 minutes.

2022 Beijing silver medalist Anton Smolski chose the Kopyl Children's Olympic School for Br20,000 assistance as part of the country's Olympic Choice project.

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 788,934. A total of 775,634 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

“Now 713 people are here, including more than 270 children. Belarus did not leave them behind. They are provided with food, medical care, and a banya. Everything is done to ensure their safety,” Dmitry Rezenkov said. He stressed that no crimes w...

Belarus and Cuba are committed to cooperation in all areas, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said as she met with outgoing Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Cuba to Belarus Juan Valdes Figueroa.

- Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko called on MPs to speed up the preparation of bills for the spring session at a meeting of the Council of the House of Representatives.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Tajikistan Viktor Denisenko met with Chairman of the upper chamber of the Tajikistan Parliament, Mayor of Dushanbe Rustami Emomali.

The EEC minister noted that cooperation with India is also discussed in the context of the large North-South economic corridor. “This is more than transport. This is about economic partnerships in Eurasia,” he said.

On the morning of 8 February, Belarusian border guards registered a violation of the Belarusian airspace from Latvia.

Belarus has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to remaining a welfare state in the face of new economic, military and political challenges, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Kazakhstan Pavel ...

The Belarusian placed 53rd in the qualifying event, over 17 seconds behind winner Lucas Chanavat of France. Thirty best athletes out of 88 qualified for the quarterfinal. Aliaksandr Voranau of Belarus was to take part in the race, but the athlete has...

We will ensure the stability in the country and will hold the referendum in a calm atmosphere, in a routine mode, Head of the Belarus President Administration Igor Sergeyenko told the media.

According to Dmitry Gora, a number of countries, in particular Poland and Lithuania, have recently been refusing to extradite persons who committed crimes on the territory of Belarus (including extremist crimes) and who continue their criminal activi...

Belarusian biathlete Anton Smolski claimed silver in the Men's 20km Individual at the 2022 Beijing Games.

Leader of the Belarusian men's biathlon team Anton Smolski started 28th and shot clean to clock 49:02.2. France's Quentin Fillon Maillet finished first, with two penalties, in 48:47.4. Bronze went to Johannes Boe of Norway, 31.1 seconds back with two...

Belarusian biathlete Anton Smolski claimed silver in the men's 20km individual race.

"We are no longer in the kind of situation we had in 2020 and we will be able to protect everyone. This is our sacred duty. God forbid they harm at least one person. You know what will happen,” the head of state warned.

More than $6 billion was spent on the failed coup attempt in Belarus, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session of the Security Council on 8 February.

“I don't think that this will extend to a significant number of our citizens. Apparently, this is about a few members of the so-called self-exiled opposition. Unfortunately, there are such people. It will give food for thought to those who intend t...

The West already does not like the people's likely choice in the upcoming referendum on the constitutional amendments, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a session of the Security Council.

"Almost all the ideas and proposals that were discussed there made their way to the new Constitution draft. These proposals were studied, supplemented and finalized by the Constitutional Commission, the working group, professional lawyers and law exp...

“The session of the Security Council will raise a lot of sensitive issues. Therefore, attending the event will be not only members of the Security Council, but also governors and other officials,” the Telegram channel informs.

“Minsk Oblast produced 1.987 million tons of milk, more than any other region. Brest Oblast posted the biggest milk yield per cow – 6,569 kg. For comparison: the average yield is 5,412 kg,” the ministry noted.

The document seeks to incentivize sports clubs and federations to make money on their own.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to Hungary Aleksandr Ponomarev visited the town of Paks where the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is located, BelTA learned from the Belarusian embassy in Hungary.

The event will be attended by CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas. Invitations to take part in the event were also sent to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus Sergei Aleinik, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Alexander Pankin, d...

“The Belarusian military contingent will stay at the places of deployment of the Russian aviation group on the territory of Syria,” the draft document explains.

The flight was carried out at an altitude of about 8,000 meters and a speed of about 750 km/h with minimum intervals and distances.

Anastasia Kirillova and Anna Koroleva tested positive for the coronavirus infection. By now, the clinical symptoms have been gone and the results of the blood tests are fine. Yahor Shpuntau will be the only Belarusian skier to compete in the Men's Sp...

In the coming days the CIS long-term observers are to visit a number of regions and meet with members of election commissions of all levels.

Belarus confirmed 5,869 new cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours; another 440 coronavirus patients were discharged from hospital, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian Healthcare Ministry.

In January 2022 individuals bought the equivalent of $832.5 million in cash and cashless forms and sold $862.9 million worth of foreign currency. The net sale of foreign currency by individuals totaled $30.4 million.

The question about Pavel Latushko was raised by Vladimir Soloviev who noted that many people view it as a story of personal betrayal or disappointment. “I talked to one of those who speak out against you now. Yet, you were the one who fostered Latu...

Belarusian Iryna Leshchanka was not happy with her performance in the Women's 15km Individual at the 2022 Olympics where she placed 41st.

Dzinara Alimbekava was in the lead before the fourth shooting bouts but miss a target on the last one and thus a chance at a medal.

The head of state also mentioned Maria Kolesnikova in response to Vladimir Soloviev's remark that the opposition and the West had forgotten about her, as they were mainly focusing on Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

Aleksandr Lukashenko also spoke about the athletes, including the retired ones, who made a stand against him and left the country: “When they were offered this candy wrapper in the West, they saw candy there, apparently. Now they have no money, not...

The CIS observers for the national referendum on amendments and additions to the Constitution of Belarus observed the process to set up precinct commissions.

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“Based on the analysis of the military, political, strategic situation, we are forced to presume that the threat to the country's security comes from the south as well, which was not the case before. First of all, it is a threat to the southern bor...

Belarus is implementing a project to increase port capacities for transshipment of potash fertilizers in Russia and intends to complete it as soon as possible, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, ...

There are two states but one Fatherland in the space from Brest to Vladivostok, Belarusian President Aleksandr said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with the well-known athlete, Russian state and political figure Aleksandr Karelin.

“Earlier, we agreed that the vertical structure of the Emergencies Ministry should be reformed, or I would say, improved, like any other structure. There is nothing new in this regard. Back then I instructed the government and the State Secretariat...

We are planning to arm some employees of the Emergencies Ministry so that they could help the army in the event of a conflict or hostilities, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a meeting on ways to improve the structure of the Emer...

If NATO had invaded Belarus, it would have been World War III, Belarusian President Aleksandr said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev,

According to the Belarusian president, as soon as the Ukrainian drone entered the territory of Belarus, the border guards immediately detected it visually and took it under control: “I was immediately informed about it. I asked: what kind of drone?...

The situation in the relations with Lithuania is difficult and is fraught with serious consequences for Lithuania, Belarusian President Aleksandr said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

According to the preliminary data, Belarus' gold and foreign currency reserves totaled a record high of $8,523.8 billion as of 1 February 2022, BelTA learned from the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus.

Belarusian President Aleksandr talked about his attitude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

It is not a smart move on the part of the United States to push Russia and China closer together, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko recalled the Wagner group incident in July 2020 and the following tough conversation with Vladimir Putin as he gave an interview to VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

The West understands the futility of the war with the forces of the Collective Security Treaty Organization , Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the events in the Okrestina detention center after the presidential election in 2020 as he gave an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Working as head of state is not a job but a mission, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

I am convinced that in the future Ukraine will become an ally of Belarus and Russia, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Belarus is prepared to respond more harshly to the provocations on its border, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

Defending their state interests, Belarus and Russia have drawn their red lines beyond which other countries must not cross, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said in an interview with the VGTRK journalist, radio and TV host Vladimir Soloviev.

There are 65 male and 40 female ski jumpers participating in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. They will compete at the National Ski Jumping Center in Zhangjiakou.

This year's Games will feature 13 medal events in freestyle skiing from 3 to 19 February 2022.

The sides continued the dialogue about the up-to-date agenda of the bilateral relations. In particular, progress in implementing previously made arrangements in the spheres of politics, economy, education, and healthcare was discussed.

According to the state secretary of the Security Council, all kinds of provocations are still registered at the border as part of the migration crisis staged by Belarus' neighbors. Attempts continue to push back to Belarus groups of refugees, who req...

“I created this sovereign independent state for the first time in the history of Belarus together with my colleagues, who worked with me in different times. I believe so. It is the key thing that my generation has done, not me alone,” Aleksandr L...

Team Belarus has a new support group at the Games in Beijing, BelTA learned from the press service of the National Olympic Committee.

The Belarus president shared details of that memorable day: “First. They released fake news that just like Yanukovych I had fled, that I was already in Rostov, and the children had flown away. I had to demonstrate to them that I had not fled anywhe...

More than 5.413 million people in Belarus have got the first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine, of them over 4.586 million have been fully vaccinated.

The corresponding letter signed by Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova and Chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreichenko was sent to Chairwoman of the CIS IPA Council, Chairwoman of the Federation Council of ...

“Speculations about some enterprising military aggression from Belarus' territory against Ukraine are simply laughable. Honestly speaking, any Belarusian probably understands that such falsehoods can exist essentially only in the heads of bad strat...

The nationwide coronavirus tally now stands at 760,845. A total of 749,595 patients previously diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered in Belarus.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Belarus to Japan Ruslan Esin met with President of Career Consulting Co.,Ltd. Isao Murodate.

Speed skaters Ignat Golovatsiuk, and Anna Nifontova carried the flag for Team Belarus at the opening ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

Evacuation of U.S. diplomats and their families from Minsk is a propaganda show, official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova told a press briefing.

The official opening ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games got underway at the National Stadium called the Bird's Nest in Beijing, BelTA reports.

The TV host said: “My attitude to Lukashenko changed when it became clear that he is ready to die for his beliefs. The moment with the assault rifle [on 23 August 2020 Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko went outside the Palace of Independence i...

“The conversation was fiery. Everyone had been looking forward to this interview for so long and it will not disappoint. This interview is something to see. This tough, straightforward and frank conversation lasted for nearly two hours. Hard-hittin...

In line with bilateral agreements signed by the national power grid operating companies the Ukrainian side coordinated its actions with the Belarusian side as per established procedure. The Ukrainian side informed Belarus that the lines will be turne...

The number of new houses in the upscale Minsk World multifunctional complex is growing day by day!

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Korea Andrei Chernetsky presented his credentials to South Korean President Moon Jae-in.

Internet sources blame Belarus for the large number of semi-trailer trucks, which are queuing on the Belarusian side of the border in order to enter countries of the European Union. “However, the sources forget to mention that it takes two sides to...

Speed skaters Ignat Golovatsiuk and Anna Nifontova will carry the flag for Team Belarus at the opening ceremony of the 24th Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.

Belarus and the Dominican Republic have potential to intensify bilateral cooperation, Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Valery Mitskevich said as he met with Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the Republic of Belarus on ...

“The reasons why Lukashenko is not at the Olympics now, the fatherland from Minsk to Vladivostok, comparison with Lee Kuan Yew (Singapore's statesman, one of those who engineered Singapore's economic miracle), traitors: the root causes, the hottest...