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Belarus Vice Speaker does not rule out events on Ukraine during OSCE PA session in Minsk
Apr27

Belarus Vice Speaker does not rule out events on Ukraine during OSCE PA session in Minsk

An interesting idea has been put forward to hold additional events on this issue, simultaneously with the main agenda. We are now discussing in detail how we can reinforce the substantive agenda of the session with this in mind, Boleslav Pirshtuk said. …read more Source:...

Belarus Vice Speaker does not rule out events on Ukraine during OSCE PA session in Minsk
Apr27

Belarus Vice Speaker does not rule out events on Ukraine during OSCE PA session in Minsk

An interesting idea has been put forward to hold additional events on this issue, simultaneously with the main agenda. We are now discussing in detail how we can reinforce the substantive agenda of the session with this in mind, Boleslav Pirshtuk said. …read more Source:...

Makei: Belarus-Russia relations will remain strong
Apr27

Makei: Belarus-Russia relations will remain strong

Vladimir Makei noted that, unfortunately, different events and processes in the region (the Ukrainian crisis, sanctions against Russia and Russia’s food embargo, etc.) have had an impact on the Belarusian-Russian relations. …read more Source:...

Contact group on Ukraine in Minsk agrees POW intention verification mechanism
Apr26

Contact group on Ukraine in Minsk agrees POW intention verification mechanism

Humanitarian affairs were high on the agenda of the discussions held in Minsk on 26 April. “Once again the discussion focused on releasing the people, who are being held due to the conflict,” said Martin Sajdik. …read more Source:...

Lukashenko, Poroshenko discuss Ukrainian electricity export to Belarus
Apr26

Lukashenko, Poroshenko discuss Ukrainian electricity export to Belarus

“We discussed it and gave relevant instructions concerning the possibility of exporting Ukrainian electricity to Belarusian consumers,” said the Ukrainian head of state. …read more Source:...

Contact group on Ukraine to reconvene in Minsk on 15 May
Apr26

Contact group on Ukraine to reconvene in Minsk on 15 May

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OSCE representative in Minsk names ceasefire crucial to advancing peace process in Ukraine
Apr26

OSCE representative in Minsk names ceasefire crucial to advancing peace process in Ukraine

“Events of 23 April prove that security matters in the conflict zone and primarily the meticulous and full observance of the ceasefire regime, the withdrawal of heavy weapons, and mine clearance are crucial to promoting the peace process. The trilateral contact group calls for it all the time,” said Martin Sajdik. …read more Source:...

Poroshenko invites Lukashenko to make official visit to Ukraine in summer
Apr26

Poroshenko invites Lukashenko to make official visit to Ukraine in summer

According to Petro Poroshenko, Belarus and Ukraine will develop an agenda and prepare the necessary documents, the signature of which will contribute towards the promotion of cooperation between the two states. …read more Source:...

Belarus, Ukraine to set up new joint ventures in various sectors
Apr26

Belarus, Ukraine to set up new joint ventures in various sectors

We agreed to take a fresh look at industrial cooperation, to intensify the work on setting up new joint ventures in various sectors of the economy, Alexander Lukashenko said. …read more Source:...

Belarus plans to send humanitarian aid to people living in conflict zone in Ukraine
Apr26

Belarus plans to send humanitarian aid to people living in conflict zone in Ukraine

With the help of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Belarus plans to send humanitarian assistance to the people of Ukraine who live on both sides of the contact line. …read more Source:...