Lukashenka Says Possible Talks With Putin Will Be 'Moment Of Truth'
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week to discuss ongoing disagreements over tariffs for Russian oil. read more
FM Makei: Belarus ready to send ambassador to US soon
Belarus is ready to send the ambassador to the United States within the next several months, Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei told Euroradio correspondent on Tuesday. read more
Lukashenka to meet Putin on 7 February
Aliaksandr Lukashenka is set to meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on 7 February, President Lukashenka said as he was inspecting Dobrush Paper Factory on 4 February. read more
Lukashenka Reshuffles Top Military Leadership, Appoints New Defense Minister
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has reshuffled the country's top military leadership, including his defense minister. read more
Lithuanian foreign minister to visit Minsk on February 3
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkevicius will visit Belarus on February 3, Andrej Šupliak, the Belarusian foreign ministry’s spokesman, told BelaPAN, without giving any details of the coming visit. read more
Belarusian parliament to step up contacts with US Congress
The National Assembly of Belarus is finalizing work to set up a working group on contacts with the US Congress. read more
Pompeo in Minsk: U.S. can supply Belarus with 100% of oil and gas
“Our energy producers stand ready to deliver 100% of the oil you need at competitive prices. We’re the biggest energy producer in the world and all you have to do is call us.” Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Saturday at a joint news conference with Belarusian Foreign Minister Uladzimir Makei read more
Lukashenka Accuses Moscow Of Pressuring Belarus Into Russian Merger
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka has accused Moscow of pressuring his country to merge with Russia and he vowed he would never let it happen. read more
Belarus raises tariff on Russian oil transit without Moscow's consent
The tariff on the transit of Russian crude oil and oil products via the territory of Belarus will be raised by more than 6 percent effective from 1 February 2020. read more
Moscow mulls over easier Russian citizenship procedures for Belarusians
Officials in Moscow mull over the introduction of a simplified procedure for Belarusians and Ukrainians seeking to obtain the Russian Federation citizenship. read more |