Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Contact group on Ukraine request UN help in POW release
Martin Sajdik said that the meeting on 15 February continued the discussion of the issue related to the release of persons illegally detained due to the conflict in Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Parties to Ukraine conflict agree to withdraw weaponry by 20 February
“An agreement was reached to withdraw heavy weaponry, which is subject to the Minsk agreements, before 20 February,” said Martin Sajdik. …read more Source:...
Eurovision 2017 tickets go on sale 14 February
In Kiev Belarus will be represented by NAVIBAND who will perform in the second Semi-Final. …read more Source:...
Sixteen countries to take part in Belarus Open Sambo Championships
Among Belarus’ traditional rivals will be athletes from Russia, Georgia, Kazakhstan and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Settlement reached over forced return of Belavia aircraft to Zhulyany Airport
We have reached the settlement to the mutual benefit of the two sides. The problem has been resolved. We agreed on the compensation mechanism compliant with the legislation of Ukraine and Belarus. As for the amount that we asked from the Ukrainian side, we agreed on the option of compensation. We are fully satisfied, Anatoly Gusarov said....
Ambassador: Belarus’ recognizability in Austria increased after Normandy talks in Minsk
Belarus’ recognizability in Austria has increased significantly after Minsk hosted the Normandy talks on Ukraine and the Minsk accord was signed, Belarus’ Ambassador to Austria Alena Kupchyna said. …read more Source:...
Socially-oriented economy seen as only option for Belarus
“I believe that the socially-oriented economy is the right development model for us and for all the Slavonic peoples in general. I do not see any other model of development for Belarus. I have been watching closely the options of development made in Russia, Ukraine, and some other countries. I pray that God save us from such fate,” Alexander...
Bouchardy: Fewer refugees seeking asylum in Belarus in 2016
“There has been no increase in the number of asylum applicants since the start of 2017. Nevertheless, we are concerned over the exacerbating military conflict in Ukraine, which is likely to spell a new flow of refugees to Belarus or the Russian Federation,” he said. …read more Source:...
Contact group on Ukraine to reconvene in Minsk on 15 February
Martin Sajdik said that ways to organize the exchange of prisoners of war were high on the agenda of the meeting on 1 February. “In our opinion, in humanitarian sphere it is important to exchange the lists of names of the people, who are held captive due to the conflict. The lists are being verified by the sides now,” he said. …read more...
Minsk group calls for ceasefire observation in Ukraine
Martin Sajdik said: “Security problems were the key discussion topic today. The discussion resulted in a statement by the trilateral contact group and representatives of several areas of Donetsk Oblast and Lugansk Oblast of Ukraine.” …read more Source:...
