Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Latushko: Minsk summit will have a positive impact on Belarus-France relations
According to the diplomat, Belarus was not looking to improve its image using the events in the neighboring Ukraine. It was important for us to help, to become involved in the settlement process which would bring peace to the region. Of course, this will contribute to the image of Belarus, Pavel Latushko said. …read more Source:...
Lukashenko: It is important to implement Minsk agreements
“The main issue today is to implement these agreements. All the decisions that were made there were right. They are hard won. We, Russians, Ukrainians, and Belarusians, are brothers. We should play this role to stop the conflict.” …read more Source:...
Italian expert: Minsk agreements improve current situation in Ukraine
The Italian expert views the role of the Minsk meeting and the agreements signed in the Belarusian capital as critically important. They did not solve the conflict but helped improve the current situation. According to the expert, the conflict does not escalate to the maximum. …read more Source:...
Normandy Four agree to further promote implementation of Minsk accords
The four leaders discussed the issues related to the implementation of a complex of measures on peaceful regulation of the situation in the south-east of Ukraine signed by the participants of the contact group. “A special emphasis was made on strict observance of the universal ceasefire and the withdrawal of heavy weapons by warring parties,” the...
Lukashenko says Belarus’ position on Ukraine will be needed in future
“I want you to understand that we did not advertise it, but expressed our proposals and our position on the talks. I am confident that our position on Ukraine will be needed in the near future. Perhaps, it somehow affected the format of the talks in Minsk,” Alexander Lukashenko said in an interview. …read more Source:...
Yermoshina: Ukraine will have to go the way of patience, understanding, and tolerance
“I would very much like everything declared to be implemented. However, every clause — apart from the ceasefire clause, which is unconditional — contains a huge action program. In order to fulfill any clause, Ukraine will have to complete the long way of humility, patience, understanding, and tolerance. Many will have to forfeit their own pride...
Belarus pays pensions to Ukrainians from Donetsk and Lugansk regions
“In 2014 we were resolving complicated issues regarding the provision of pensions to the citizens of Ukraine arriving from Donetsk and Lugansk regions. Public bodies do not operate in these regions due to the events that are taking place there. As a result, we do not get information about the provision of pensions to such people. Applications to...
MP: Belarus’ determination to resolve Ukraine crisis inspired negotiators
Vitaly Busko cited a famous saying “There was never a good war or a bad peace”. He noted that the agreements that were reached by the Normandy Four and the tripartite contact group on Ukraine are the first important steps towards establishing peace on the Ukrainian land. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Serbia consider ways to step up cooperation in OSCE
“The parties also discussed the state of affairs in the OSCE, measures taken by the organization to assist the resolution of Ukraine’s crisis,” the Foreign Ministry added. …read more Source:...
Klimkin: Heavy weapons withdrawal will be monitored by OSCE and satellites
The withdrawal of heavy weapons from the frontline established by the Minsk agreements will be monitored by the OSCE mission and all possible technical means, including satellites, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said. …read more Source:...
