Kavkaz 2020: Russia’s military drills are a golden opportunity for Pakistan
Beyond a chance to deepen ties with Russia, Pakistan hopes to build bridges with Central Asian countries through the Kavkaz 2020 exercises
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EU to blacklist up to 20 Belarus officials to press leader
The European Union has agreed to impose sanctions on up to 20 senior Belarus officials suspected of election fraud and the crackdown on protesters and is likely to put President Alexander Lukashenko on its list at some point, the bloc’s …
Ukraine puts on hold contacts with Belarus
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has had no contacts with his Belarussian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko after the presidential election in the neighboring country, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba said on the 1+1 television …
Lukashenko closes striking enterprises
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, speaking today at a rally in Grodno, ordered to close the striking enterprises from 24 August. According to the head of state, “if someone doesn’t want to work,” governors and …
Lukashenko instructs to identify protest instigators
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, speaking today at a rally in Grodno, instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the KGB to ensure order in the Grodno region over the weekend. The President of Belarus …
Lukashenko instructs military to ensure protection of Belarus territorial integrity
President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko has demanded that the leadership of the Ministry of Defense take all measures to protect the territorial integrity of the country, paying special attention to the western part. The head of state made the …
Merkel: Germany 'seeking dialogue' with Belarus president
German Chancellor Angela Merkel says she is "seeking dialogue" with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko after the EU rejected the country's election results. Lukashenko, who has been in power for 26 years, was …
Putin and Lukashenko discuss situation in Belarus
Today, a telephone conversation took place between the presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, the Kremlin press service informs. "The discussion of the situation in Belarus after the presidential …
Putin congratulates Lukashenko on victory in election
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated his Belarusian colleague Alexander Lukashenko on his victory in the Belarusian presidential election, the Kremlin press service informed on Monday. "I expect that your …
Xi Jinping congratulates Lukashenko on re-election
Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Alexander Lukashenko on his re-election as Belarusian president. In the message, Xi extended warm congratulations and best wishes to President Lukashenko on his …
Lukashenko wins Belarus election with 80.23% of the vote
Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko has won the 2020 election in Belarus with 80,23% of the vote, according to preliminary results cited by the Central Election Commission Monday. The voter turnout was 84,23%, the results of …
CEC: Lukashenko leading in Belarus presidential election
Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is leading in the Belarus presidential election, according to data coming from the regions, preliminary results are expected by 2am on Monday, Central Election Commission Chairperson Lidiya Yermoshina …
Early voting begins in Belarus for presidential polls
Early voting began in Belarus on Tuesday ahead of presidential elections on August 9, the Central Election Commission (CEC) said in a statement. The early polls which will continue through August 8 were organized so that people who …
Putin is feeling well, says Kremlin after news of Lukashenko’s coronavirus
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s health is good, his working timetable is going ahead as planned, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, when asked if Putin is feeling well after the news emerged that Belarusian President Alexander …
Lukashenko urges more focus on salaries to prevent human capital flight
If salaries are low, people will not want to stay in the country, Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he inaugurated the Polotsk overpass in Vitebsk, BelTA reported. “I know what the construction industry is, who …
Belarusian president points to unprecedented pressure
Belarus is facing unprecedented information pressure for the first time in its independent history, the country’s President Alexander Lukashenko said at Thursday’s event dedicated to Independence Day. "For the …
Lukashenko talks about political, economic results of meeting with Orban
Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko held negotiations with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban in the Palace of Independence on 5 June. It is Viktor Orban's first state visit to Belarus, BelTA has …
Belarusian president appoints new PM
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has appointed Roman Golovchenko, the chairman of the State Military Industrial Committee, as the country’s new prime minister, the BelTA news agency reported. Lukashenko said that he had …
Belarusians in anticipation of presidential elections
For the West, Belarusian independence from Russia is now more important than the problem of human rights
Lukashenko intends to discuss missile construction with China
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko expressed his desire to discuss possible cooperation in rocket construction with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Having previously suggested the possibility of building Chinese missiles in …
