Section: Belarus
Ambassador: Belarus is the best venue for talks on Ukraine
“In my opinion, Minsk is the best venue for the talks. But everything depends on the results of these talks and now it is too early to make assessments,” the diplomat noted. At the same time, he expressed hope that the negotiations will be a success. According to the Ambassador, relatives of many people in Belarus and Russia live in Ukraine;...
G7 powers, IMF considering Ukraine aid package to around $40 billion
The overall package could be swelled to around $40 billion. …read more Source:...
Lavrov to travel to Minsk for Ukraine talks
Foreign Minister of Russia Sergei Lavrov is expected to travel to Minsk that is hosting the Normandy format summit on Ukraine on 11 February. …read more Source:...
Gaidukevich: All Belarusians want Ukraine’s bloodshed to stop
“I am confident that 100 percent of our people would like to see the bloodshed in Ukraine stopped. We would like to see the decision on ceasefire taken on our Belarusian land,” he noted. …read more Source:...
Greece expects Normandy format meeting to bring compromise
“We are confident that only a diplomatic settlement (of the Ukrainian crisis) is possible,” he noted. Nikos Kotzias expressed hope that the participants of the Normandy format meeting will make relevant decisions and reach a compromise. …read more Source:...
Lukashenko, Putin interested in prompt resolution of armed conflict in eastern Ukraine
BelTA informs that the presidents discussed some organizational issues before the Normandy format meeting on Ukraine which is scheduled to take place in the afternoon. The sides discussed topical aspects of the document which is currently being worked out at the level of delegations and will be submitted to the heads of state in the Normandy...
Lavrov: Moscow expects political settlement from Ukraine talks
“The situation in Ukraine cannot be resolved by military means. The way to peace lies through a dialogue between the Kiev authorities and those who want to defend their land,” Sergei Lavrov emphasized. …read more Source:...
Lukashenko may meet with Poroshenko in Minsk
The meeting of the “Normandy quartet” is expected to take place in the Belarusian capital on 11 February in the afternoon. The leaders of Russia, Ukraine, Germany, and France have already confirmed their participation. Other bilateral meetings may be held during the Normandy format meeting. …read more Source:...
Belarus interested in prompt resolution of Ukraine’s conflict
Many countries hope for good news from Minsk. We also believe that the parties will be able to reach a compromise. “Ukraine is a close country to us, both geographically and economically. We have a common rich history and cultural heritage, enjoy strong friendship. If Belarus assists in bringing peace to the home of our neighbors, it will be our...
Political analyst: Ukraine talks in Minsk will help enhance Belarus’ standing
“Such meetings can raise the international standing of Belarus,” Yuri Shevtsov noted. He believes that all the participants of the talks are entitled to suggest their vision of the ceasefire. “Only the terms of their suggestions are different,” he noted. …read more Source:...
