Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Philatelic collections from 8 countries to go on show in Minsk
The exposition will include collections from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Poland, and Germany. Some works are dedicated to the theme of the Great Patriotic War. …read more Source:...
OSCE calls for meetings of working groups on Ukraine in Minsk soon
In particular, the Troika ministers of foreign affairs called for establishing working groups as soon as possible in accordance with the agreements reached in Minsk on 12 February. In that context, they called upon all sides to hold the first meeting in Minsk as soon as possible. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Israel to sign agreement on bank guarantees
Today the Israeli side accepts only state guarantees in its bilateral business transactions with Belarus. At the same time, in case of Ukraine, Russia, and Kazakhstan bank guarantees of the necessary international category are enough. …read more Source:...
Makei, Yezhel discuss Belarus-Ukraine cooperation
“The parties discussed the current agenda of bilateral Belarusian-Ukrainian relations, prospects for trade and economic cooperation, and the interaction within the framework of international organizations,” the press service informed. …read more Source:...
Children from nine countries to partake in Land Under White Wings festival
The ninth edition of the festival will gather over 400 talented children from Azerbaijan, Romania, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Moldova, and Belarus. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s representative to PACE: It is very important that Minsk was host to Ukraine crisis talks
He also responded to a question about the Normandy format prospects. Vladimir Ariyev believes that this is a very long process. “Chances are viable. It is just that we will have to work very long and hard to achieve the result. I think that the Minsk platform will be important in this respect,” the Ukrainian representative said....
PACE welcomes Belarus’ role in organizing negotiations on Ukraine
“I certainly acknowledge the role Belarus played in organizing those important meetings and talks. They were aimed at finding ways to settle the conflict in eastern Ukraine. I express my appreciation and respect to all those who contributed to those efforts despite the fact that the Minsk accords are quite fragile and the ceasefire is...
Belarus expects Ukraine situation to keep destabilizing Europe
According to the Belarusian Defense Minister, the Ukrainian hotbed of tension is now comparatively calm due to efforts of the international community. “Yet according to our evaluations the situation in the country the Republic of Belarus borders on will remain one of the main destabilizing factors in the region,” said Andrei Ravkov. …read...
Putin: Implementing Minsk accords is the only way to settle Ukrainian crisis
Vladimir Putin denied that Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko suggested him “taking Donbass” during the negotiations in Minsk. “There was nothing of the kind,” the Russian President said when asked to comment on the media reports alleging that Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko offered him to incorporate the Donbass region....
Regional and global implications of Ukraine crisis to be discussed in Minsk
The parties are planning to discuss a wide range of issues, including the impact of the Ukraine crisis in the regional and global context, the prospects of “the integration of integrations” rapprochement of the European Union and Eurasian Economic Union, the development of bilateral relations between Belarus and the Visegrad countries with world...