Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Minsk to suck advantage out of Russo-Ukrainian crisis
The Belarusian authorities aspire to suck advantage out of the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, acting as a mediator in the Russo-Ukrainian cooperation in the military-industrial sphere. read more 
Belarusian Volunteers Join Ukraine Conflict On Both Sides
Earlier this month Belarusian media published a story on the Belarusian military unit Pahonia, which is training in the Valyń region of Ukraine in order to join Ukrainian army. read more 
The tobacco curse: why Belarus smokes and smuggles cigarettes
More than 65% of Belarusian university and high school students smoke, according to recent estimates from the Ministry of Health. read more 
The split between Belarusian elites and society on Ukraine widens
On 17 July, Belarusian state media tried to balance between Russian and Ukrainan positions reporting about the MH17 crash. read more 
Belarus will lose millions of dollars because of Ukraine’s “special“ import duties
Ukraine has imposed "special" import duties on milk and dairy products, confectionery and beer, incandescent light bulbs, fertilizers, refrigerators and tires from Belarus. read more 
Minister Snapkou purchases $500 000 worth apartment
The Minister of Economy is in possession of an elite 134 square meters large apartment. read more 
Foreign investment in Belarus: mission possible
Last week, the Ministry of Transport of Belarus and the Belavia national air carrier revealed that they have been negotiating with Boeing. read more 
A split in the Eurasian Union: Belarus refuses to join Russia's trade war with Ukraine
While Ukraine was preparing to sign the Association Agreement with the EU, Russia was trying to secure the support of Belarus and Kazakhstan in introducing protective measures against Ukrainian goods. read more 
Festive parade in Minsk (photo, video)
On July 3 Belarus celebrated the Independence Day and the 70th anniversary of liberation from the German-fascist invaders. read more 
Belarus produces more refugees than it saves
According to the United Nations, over 54,400 people have been displaced internally by the conflict in Ukraine. The ongoing turmoil raises the possibility that some Ukrainians will seek refuge in Belarus. read more 
Russian gas: how much is that?
One price does not fit all for Russia's European gas consumers. read more 
Belyatski’s release cannot help Minsk unfreeze ties with EU
Minsk’s recent decision to release human rights defender Ales Byalyatski from prison is widely seen as an effort to improve relations with the European Union (EU) and part of a balancing act between the EU and Russia. However, the EU lacks potential to counterweight Russian influence. read more |
