Updated at 13:53,23-12-2024
Will “Milk War“ End with Piece?
The "milk war" that broke out a week ago between Belarus and Russia has led to an appreciable cooling of the brotherly relations of the Union State’s member-states. Alaxandar Lukashenka has also added "milk" to the flames boycotting the summit of the Collective Security Treaty read more
There Should Be Only One Presidential Candidate from Democratic Forces
The Presidium of the Political Council of the UDF calls upon all oppositional organisations for participation in framing a procedure of election of a single presidential candidate. This decision was taken 11 June at a session in Minsk. read more
Russia imposes ban on some dairy imports from Belarus
Russia’s consumer protection watchdog Rospotrebnadzor has imposed a ban on deliveries of some Belarusian dairy products, citing the producers’ failure to obtain necessary permits in accordance with Russia’s new food standards. read more
Russian president warns Lukashenka against making impolite remarks
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev warned the Belarusian leadership against making impolite remarks about Russian government officials. read more
European Alternative for Belarus Was Discussed in Vilnius
In Vilnius on May, 30 Belarusian experts and leaders of the opposition met with the members of the working group of International Center for Democratic Transition. read more
Prominent public figure Alyaksandr Patupa dies at 64
Prominent public figure and researcher Alyaksandr Patupa died a sudden death in Minsk on Monday evening at the age of 64. read more
Russian finance minister hits back at Lukashenka
Russian Finance Minister Aleksei Kudrin has hit back at Alyaksandr Lukashenka who strongly criticized his remarks about the Belarusian economy last week. read more
UDF Initiate a Unifying Congress of Democratic Forces
At the Congress it is planned to discuss three points: analysis of social-economic situation in Belarus and the social protection of citizens, the prospects for European integration of Belarus, the cooperation between the opposition and the authorities. read more
Amnesty International: Freedom of speech and civil activists persecuted in Belarus
The annual report of the international human rights organisation Amnesty International says that the situation with human rights in Belarus hasn’t changed: peaceful rallies are brutally disbanded, civil society activists and journalists were harassed. read more
Belarus and Russia may sign intergovernmental agreement on construction of nuclear power plant on May 28
An intergovernmental agreement on the construction of Belarus’ nuclear power plant is expected to be signed at a meeting that the Belarusian-Russian Union State’s Council of Ministers will hold in Minsk on May 28. read more |
