Section: Belarus
Belarus invites Ukraine to hold additional consultations on ID cards
“The regime of trips between Belarus and Ukraine established with the agreement signed in 2009 remains in full force and effect. However, taking into account that the agreement does not provide for such a document as an ID card we have suggested Ukrainian partners we held additional consultations on the matter,” said Dmitry Mironchik. …read...
Belarus praised for aiding refugees
Today’s meeting with resettlers from the south-east of Ukraine showed that the majority of them do not have any particular serious problems in Belarus, said Jean-Yves Bouchardy, Representative of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in the Republic of Belarus. …read more Source:...
Belarusian scientists honored with awards
Belarusian scientists are among the awardees of the national academies of sciences of Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. …read more Source:...
First deal to sell grain for export registered at Belarusian commodity exchange
“The ever first deal to sell grain for export was registered at the Belarusian Universal Commodity Exchange. 15,000 tonnes of rye worth over $1.5 million was sold to Ukraine in just one trading session,” Roman Yaniv informed. …read more Source:...
Conflicting parties in Ukraine to mark mine clearance zones by 31 March
“The trilateral contact group has signed a resolution on demining efforts. It is stated that by 31 March the armed forces and units of all the sides will mark, fence, and map the areas, which are to be demined,” said Martin Sajdik. …read more Source:...
No more live-fire exercises along contact line in Ukraine
“This decision applies to all kinds of weapons and comes into force on 4 March at midnight Kiev time,” Ambassador Martin Sajdik said. …read more Source:...
Ukraine’s working group on security in session in Minsk
“Minsk is playing host to a meeting of the working group on security on the trilateral contact group on the settlement of the conflict in eastern Ukraine,” the ministry said. …read more Source:...
Belarus, Ukraine discuss cargo transportation along Silk Road
The meeting was very fruitful as the parties settled many border-related issues. For instance, experts were instructed to review the agreements on mutual recognition of customs operations, which will help reduce the time that vehicles spend at the checkpoints. …read more Source:...
Two bronze medals for Staniouta at FIG Rhythmic World Cup in Finland
The leader of the Belarusian national team earned a total of 18,400 points in the Clubs event. Russia’s Alexandra Soldatova scored 18,750 points to collect gold. Silver went to Ganna Rizatdinova of Ukraine (18,500). Belarus’ Yekaterina Galkina finished fifth with 17,900 points. …read more Source:...
Belarus has no plans to import large amounts of electricity from Ukraine
“There are some areas in Gomel Oblast where our power grids enter Ukraine. There is also a mutual exchange of electricity. It does not mean, however, that we are talking here about any large import supplies,” the minister added. …read more Source:...
