Александр Отрощенков

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Belarusian Ambassador Presents Miniature BelAZ Truck to Venezuelan Official

Belarus’ ambassador to Venezuela Dmitry Derevinsky met with Venezuela’s Deputy Minister of Ecological Mining for Non-Gold Strategic Minerals Jesus Ricardo…

05.05.2026
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Fire Reported at Babruisk’s Fandok

Emergency Ministry workers extinguished a fire on the premises of the Fandok enterprise in Babruysk. According to the Emergency Ministry,…

05.05.2026
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Poczobut Addresses Belarusian Poles via Video Link

Former political prisoner Andrzej Poczobut addressed Belarusian Poles via video link. He posted on X a video from a meeting…

05.05.2026
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Belarus’ International Reserves Increase by $24.4 Million in April

Belarus’ gold and foreign exchange reserves stood at $15.266 billion as of May 1. In April, they increased by $24.4…

05.05.2026
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Statkevich Publishes Court Ruling Declaring His Facebook “Extremist Materials”

Politician Mikalai Statkevich posted on his Telegram channel a photo of a ruling declaring his Facebook account “extremist materials.” The…

05.05.2026
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Lithuanian Customs Destroys 3.9 Million Belarusian Cigarettes

Lithuanian customs authorities destroyed Belarusian contraband cigarettes. A total of 195,000 packs, or 3.9 million cigarettes, were sent to a…

05.05.2026
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Pope Meets Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus

Pope Leo XIV received the Apostolic Nuncio to Belarus Ignazio Ceffalia on Monday. According to the Vatican press service, the…

05.05.2026
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Drones Strike Facilities in Leningrad Region and Cheboksary

Russia’s Defense Ministry said 289 drones were neutralized overnight. Drones were intercepted over the Bryansk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Kaluga, Smolensk,…

05.05.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Intercept Two Drones Carrying Cigarettes

Lithuanian border guards have intercepted two drones carrying contraband cigarettes from Belarus in recent days. In both cases, counter-drone measures…

05.05.2026
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Belarusian Customs Stops Export of 4.5 Tonnes of Apples to Russia

A Russian citizen attempted to export 4.5 tonnes of apples from Belarus without documents. The goods were detained by Belarusian…

29.04.2026
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147,000 Tonnes of Fruit and Vegetables to Be Placed in Belarus Stabilisation Funds

The Belarusian government has determined the volumes of fruit and vegetable products to be supplied from stabilisation funds for republican…

29.04.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Urges Estonia to Distinguish Between Belarusians and Russians

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya met with Estonian parliament speaker Lauri Hussar on the sidelines of the Three Seas Initiative summit in Dubrovnik,…

29.04.2026
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MART Inspects Sports Nutrition Stores, More Than Half Sold Expired Products

The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus conducted inspections of retail outlets selling dietary supplements and sports nutrition…

29.04.2026
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Ukrainian Border Guards Do Not Observe Troop Movements Near Belarusian Border

Ukrainian border guards do not observe the movement of equipment or a buildup of troops on Belarusian territory near the…

29.04.2026
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Belarus Simplifies Procedure for State Registration of Medical Devices

The Belarusian government has simplified the procedure for state registration of medical devices. The resolution was signed by Prime Minister…

29.04.2026
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Human Rights Activists Report Detentions in Navapolack and Other Cities

At least 12 women were detained in Navapolack on April 23. Arrests were also reported in other cities — Barysau,…

29.04.2026
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Lukashenka and Tokayev Hold Phone Call, No Official Mention of Spy Exchange

Aliaksandr Lukashenka and Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev discussed the development of Belarusian-Kazakh relations on Friday, "noting the high dynamics of…

29.04.2026
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Khrenin Invites Indian Observers to Military Exercises

Belarusian Defense Minister Viktar Khrenin met with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh. The talks took place on the sidelines of…

28.04.2026
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Parliamentary Delegation of Venezuela to Visit Minsk

A parliamentary delegation from Venezuela will visit Minsk on April 16–18. This was reported by the press service of the…

16.04.2026
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Khodzhaev Awards 14 Ambulance Workers for Their Work During Cyclone “Ulli”

Health Minister Aleksandr Khodzhaev awarded 14 emergency medical service workers for “courage and dedication” demonstrated during Cyclone Francis-Ulli. “Welcoming the…

18.02.2026
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Submissions Open for the Jerzy Giedroyc Literary Award

The Belarusian PEN and the International Union of Belarusian Writers invite submissions for the fifteenth season of the Jerzy Giedroyc…

18.02.2026
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Lithuanian Army Trains to Neutralize Weather Balloons at Altitudes of 5–6 km

The Lithuanian army is testing systems designed to destroy weather balloons used for smuggling. According to the country’s Defense Minister…

18.02.2026
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Latushka Intends to Submit Proposals to Kyiv on New Sanctions Against the Regime

Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and Head of NAU Pavel Latushka stated that Ukraine’s sanctions against…

18.02.2026
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BIC: Initiatives to Sanction Lukashenka Existed Earlier, but Andriy Yermak Opposed Them

Former Head of the Ukrainian President’s Office Andriy Yermak categorically opposed the introduction of sanctions against Aliaksandr Lukashenka since 2022.…

18.02.2026
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Belarusbank Lowers Tariffs for Individuals

Belarusbank has reduced a number of tariffs for individuals and has also abolished fees for certain procedures when taking out…

16.01.2026
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“Great Stone” Gets New Head of Administration

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has today appointed Tacciana Kharlap as head of the state institution “Administration of the China–Belarus Industrial Park ‘Great…

15.01.2026
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Latushka: Round Table Could Prevent Collapse of the State System

A round table between Belarusian democratic forces and the authorities could resolve the issue of power transition and avert a…

15.01.2026
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Belavia Warns of Delays on Dubai Flights Due to Closure of Iranian Airspace

Belavia continues to operate flights between Minsk and Dubai but has warned of delays caused by the closure of Iranian…

15.01.2026
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Lukashenka Plans to Send Subbotin to the “External Track”

Former chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee Aliaksandr Subbotin may receive an appointment to work abroad. This was hinted…

15.01.2026
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National Bank Aims to Raise Share of Loans for Belarusian Goods to 20%

The National Bank plans to increase the share of consumer loans for Belarusian-made goods to 20% by 2030. This was…

15.01.2026
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Legalization of Belarusians and CC Elections: Tsikhanouskaya and Polish Senate Speaker Discuss Key Issues

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, her deputy Paval Latushka, and Coordination Council Speaker Arciom Brukhan met with…

15.01.2026
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“Insulted Mother.” Two Young Men Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Murder

The Vitebsk Regional Court has found two residents of the Vitebsk region, aged 23 and 21, guilty of murder committed…

12.01.2026
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Art Manager Aleh Larychau Detained in Criminal Case – Viasna

The human rights center “Viasna” has reported the detention of the organizer of the Urban Myths festival, public figure and…

12.01.2026
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Customs Open Criminal Case Against Belarusian Citizen Over Car Import Scheme

The State Customs Committee has reported the opening of a criminal case against a citizen of Belarus under Part 2…

12.01.2026
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Lukashenka Admits Belarus Is Not Fully Able to Respond to Drone Incursions

Aliaksandr Lukashenka has acknowledged that Belarus has not yet learned to fully respond to drone incursions or to effectively destroy…

12.01.2026
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Prosecutor General’s Office Sends Another Case Against Concert Organizer to Court

The Prosecutor General’s Office has sent to the Minsk City Court another case related to bribery in the organization of…

12.01.2026
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Energy Ministry Tightens Control Over Power System Amid Cold Snap

The Ministry of Energy has placed power supply organizations on high alert. Control over the operation of substation equipment and…

12.01.2026
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EEC Approves Duty-Free Threshold of 200 Euros for Goods from Online Marketplaces

The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission has approved a duty-free threshold for goods purchased by individuals on electronic marketplaces…

12.01.2026
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Belarusian Railways Again Warns of Train Delays Due to Technical Reasons

Belarusian Railways has warned of train delays. “On January 12, 2026, train No. 757 Gomel–Minsk, departing from Gomel at 7:28…

12.01.2026
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MAZ Truck Sales in Russia Fall by 43% in 2025

Sales of MAZ trucks in Russia fell by 43% in 2025 to 3,274 units, according to data published by Avtostat…

12.01.2026
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Sales of New Passenger Cars in Belarus Decline in December

The Belarusian Automobile Association (BAA) has published partial data on new passenger car sales in December. According to the association,…

12.01.2026
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Belavia Launches Charter Flights to Phuket

Belavia operated its first charter flight to Phuket on Sunday evening. This is the second Thailand route chain the airline…

12.01.2026
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Nausėda Intends to Maintain Tough Stance on Belarusian Fertilizers

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda said in an interview with BNS that he will continue to uphold a tough position on…

12.01.2026
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Energy Ministry Aims to Prepare Framework Agreement on Third Unit of Belarusian NPP This Year

The Ministry of Energy has set the task of preparing a framework agreement on the construction of a third unit…

12.01.2026
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From “Courage” to “Incubator”: Aliaksei Paluyan to Develop His New Feature Film at Berlinale

Director Aliaksei Paluyan, whose documentary “Courage” became one of the most talked-about events at the 2021 Berlinale, is returning to…

11.01.2026
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Belarus Begins Preparing Framework Agreement with Rosatom on Third Unit of Belarusian NPP

Belarus has begun preparing a framework agreement with the Russian state corporation Rosatom on the construction of a third power…

11.01.2026
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Flights From Minsk Airport Depart With Delays

Minsk National Airport is operating this morning, but many flights have departed with delays, according to the airport’s electronic departure…

09.01.2026
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Over 140 km/h in the Rain on Worn Tires: Circumstances Established in Deadly M-1 Crash That Killed Five People

Investigators Establish Circumstances of Five Fatalities in Deadly M-1 Highway Crash Investigators have established the circumstances surrounding the deaths of…

09.01.2026
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Moscow–Polotsk Train Halted Due to Locomotive Failure

The Moscow–Polotsk passenger train was temporarily halted due to a locomotive malfunction, Belarusian Railways reported. According to the railway operator,…

09.01.2026
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Sentences Handed Down to Three Customs Officers Accused of Treason

Chief customs inspector Yauhen Hurinovich has been sentenced to 13.5 years in prison, Viktar Novik to 13 years, and Uladzimir…

07.01.2026