Section: Belarus
Zhirinovsky threatens to cut off Dnieper water for Belarus and Ukraine
The scandalous Russian politician again threatens to dam the Dnieper River near Smolensk. …read more Source:...
Lukashenko: The West acknowledged Belarus’ role in pan-European security
“You have noticed that high-level representatives of western countries visit Belarus these days. There are different responses to that. I am upset by the fact that some say that Lukashenko wants to reap benefits in the run-up the election. It is not my intention. The main thing is that it benefits our state. Ukraine, Russia and the West are...
Belarus president expects Minsk accords to stop war in Ukraine
“Today there is hope that on the basis of the Minsk agreements on resolving the Ukrainian crisis the international community will put efforts into stopping the fratricidal war. It is what the Ukrainian nation needs on top of everything else. It is what the European Union, Belarus, and Russia need,” stressed the head of state. …read more...
PACE: Russian authorities should save Savchenko’s life
The Russian government must make a gesture of humanity and save the life of Nadia Savchenko. …read more Source:...
Rada speaker says 32 miners dead following blast in Donbas mine
Thirty-two miners have been killed in an accident in Zasiadko coal mine in Donetsk. …read more Source:...
Grodno to hold traditional fair Kazyuki on 4 March
Over 200 craftsmen from Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine will gather in Grodno to present their works. The visitors will have an opportunity to see and buy unique handicrafts made from leather, wool, glass, straw, fabrics, beads, metal, wood, and other materials. The craftsmen will demonstrate their skills and give workshops under the open sky....
Belarusian-Czech political cooperation gains momentum in 2014
“Last year the political cooperation between Belarus and the Czech Republic gained a strong momentum. Belarus’ independent, peace-loving, and balanced foreign policy aimed at strengthening the cooperation with other countries, the position of Belarusian authorities on the Ukrainian crisis, and some other factors allowed Belarus and the...
Putin praises Lukashenko’s contribution to Ukrainian crisis resolution
“We are grateful for the organization of the rather complicated but absolutely necessary ‘Normandy Four’ talks in Minsk”. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko, Merkel, Hollande call on Putin to immediately release Savchenko
The parties had a telephone conversation in the “Normandy format” late Monday. …read more Source:...
Poroshenko sets up constitutional reform commission
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed decree No. 119/2015 on the establishment of a constitutional reform commission to make changes to the country’s basic law. …read more Source:...
