Section: BelTA (Belarus)
Lukashenko: New initiatives are needed to improve the situation in eastern Ukraine
According to the Belarusian head of state, at the meeting the Pope asked about the situation in the region, especially in connection with the conflict in Ukraine. “I have voiced my position that new initiatives, especially spiritual ones, are needed to improve the situation in eastern Ukraine,” the Belarusian leader said. …read more Source:...
Investment documents worth $300m signed at Gomel Economic Forum
The agreements and protocols of intent were signed by Chairman of the Gomel Oblast Executive Committee Vladimir Dvornik and representatives of business from China, Russia, Ukraine, Austria, Germany, and Belarus. …read more Source:...
Belarusian State Circus presents new show
The new show will feature the Novoselovs family with their act Illusion of Modern Age, Belarusian camels, French mastiffs, Cat the Acrobat, and graceful lamas. A duet of Ukrainian clowns will bring a lot of fun to the stage. …read more Source:...
Belarus president deems Georgia’s, Ukraine’s return to CIS possible
“We should get them back. There are too many people over there, who are ready to cooperate with us,” added the President. According to the Belarusian head of state, forcing them to do it is not a good idea but calling them to return is. …read more Source:...
CIS urged to step up efforts to settle Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh conflicts
This year Belarus hosts the anniversary session of the council. According to Alexander Lukashenko, it gives an opportunity to openly discuss topical issues in the CIS, namely the situation in Trans-Dniester, Nagorno Karabakh, and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
Next round of talks on Ukraine in Minsk on 1 June
Martin Sajdik said that some positive results were achieved by the talks on 18 May. “I am pleased to tell you that the sides have agreed to support all efforts meant to improve living standards of orphan children and other children, who have been separated from their parents.” …read more Source:...
Considerable decrease in ceasefire violations in Ukraine’s conflict zone
Martin Sajdik said: “Since the statement about the full cessation of hostilities was made on 29 April, we have seen at least a considerable decrease in ceasefire violations.” …read more Source:...
Belarus’ Tsurkin 5th in European Swimming Championships in London
The Belarusian clocked 23.67 seconds in the final. Andriy Govorov of Ukraine claimed gold in 22.92. Silver went to Cseh Laszlo of Hungary (23.31), with Ben Proud of the UK taking bronze in 23.67. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s trilateral contact group in session in Minsk
The previous meeting of the representatives of OSCE, Ukraine and Russia took place in the Belarusian capital on 29 April. …read more Source:...
Lavrov: Minsk agreement on Ukraine must be implemented in full
The Minister stressed that the Minsk agreement must be implemented in full, without any exemptions and attempts to rewrite it. …read more Source:...