Section: Belarus
Lebedev hopes for Ukraine’s participation in CIS Heads of State Council meeting
“We have received no reply from Ukraine yet, but we hope that the country will be represented at the meeting of the Heads of State Council,” CIS Executive Secretary Sergei Lebedev said. …read more Source:...
Gomselmash deliveries to Ukraine up 1.5 times in 2016
The exports mainly included grain harvesters, including KZS-1218, KZS-812 that have already made a good showing in many countries. The Gomel company also supplied forage conservation complexes K-G-6 and self-propelled harvesters KSK-600. …read more Source:...
Belarus develops strategic deterrence capacities, downshifts air force
Belarus army receiving first Palanez MLRS. Image: S. Nikanovich, zviazda.by On 22 August the Belarusian the defence ministry announced the purchase of trainer and light ground-attack aircraft and transport helicopters to modernise its Air Force. At first glance this unimpressive deal seems to contradict Minsk’s recently announced ambitious...
Poroshenko: Minsk Agreement is the only way for peaceful settlement of Ukraine’s conflict
Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko thanked Belarus for the excellent organization of the Minsk talks on Ukraine. He stressed that the Minsk agreement is the only way for peaceful settlement of the conflict. …read more Source:...
Appointment of Ukrainian Ambassador to Belarus expected to boost bilateral relations
“The Ukrainian diplomatic mission in Belarus operated without an ambassador for a long period. Of course, this has had an effect on our relations. We hope that with the arrival of the new Ambassador, our contacts will get an even greater impetus,” the minister said. …read more Source:...
Makei: No unresolved issues between Belarus and Ukraine
“We are bound by economic interests. I should say that there are no unresolved issues between our countries. We have always been able to find mutually acceptable solutions to the difficult issues that sometimes arise,” the minister stressed. …read more Source:...
Over 100 Films from 15 Countries to Participate in Slav Fairy Tale Film Fest
Noted film-makers from Bulgaria, Russia, Macedonia, Kazakhstan, China, Serbia, Moldova, Ukraine, Palestina, Belarus, Iran, France and the United States are expected. …read more Source:...
Ukraine calls for unconditional ceasefire in conflict zone by 1 September
“We insist that fire must be stopped unconditionally. It is particularly important in view of 1 September. Today in all the four subgroups the Ukrainian side put forward the initiative that prior to 1 September all the sides must cease fire because not only military personnel but civilians also suffer,” stressed Irina Gerashchenko. …read...
Minsk agreement hailed as important mechanism for Ukraine peaceful settlement
“We believe that the Minsk agreement is a very important mechanism for the peaceful, diplomatic resolution of what is happening in Ukraine. Many criticize the Minsk accord but from June last year until today we managed to free about 80 Ukrainians” Irina Gerashchenko said. …read more Source:...
Ukraine ready for compromises in POW release talks
The Security Service of Ukraine believes that as many as 116 military personnel and civilians are illegally detained. “But since we have to fight for every Ukrainian, we try to utilize every legal mechanism to release our guys,” explained the First Vice Speaker of the Ukrainian parliament. …read more Source:...
