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Belarus and Turkey Agree on Quota for International Road Haulage Permits for 2026

Belarus and Turkey have agreed on a quota of permits for international road freight transport for 2026. A meeting of…

19.02.2026
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Europol Reports Dismantling of Drug Network Operating in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine

An international operation supported by Europol has led to the detention of 103 people and the dismantling of 36 clandestine…

19.02.2026
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Nearly 400 “Extremism” Cases Opened in Vitsyebsk Region Over a Year — BELPOL

In the Vitsyebsk Region, 393 criminal cases of an “extremist” nature were opened and solved in 2025, while the number…

19.02.2026
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Fake “Novaya Gazeta Europe” Journalist Tried to Recruit Nasta Ragatko

Another provocation was attempted by anonymous actors using the name of Russian journalist Irina Garina. This time, a cooperation offer…

19.02.2026
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Belneftekhim Promises to Keep AI-92 Petrol on Sale Until 2030

The Belneftekhim concern will ensure the availability of AI-92 petrol in its product range at least until 2030. This was…

19.02.2026
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Ravenka Accuses Military Attachés of Unconstructive Approach to Events in Belarus

Head of the Department for International Military Cooperation of the Ministry of Defence, Major General Valery Ravenka, has said that…

19.02.2026
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Ravenka Briefs Military Attachés on New Airborne Formation and Procurement of 75,000 Units of Weapons and Equipment

Belarus is forming an additional airborne formation and expanding its unmanned forces. This was stated by Head of the Department…

19.02.2026
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Poland to Boycott Paralympics Opening Ceremony Over Belarusians and Russians

Representatives of Poland’s Ministry of Sport and Tourism will not take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Paralympic…

19.02.2026
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Lukashenka Proposes That Zimbabwe Build a Port in Mozambique

Alyaksandr Lukashenka has proposed building a seaport in Mozambique with the involvement of Zimbabwe. The proposal was voiced during Lukashenka’s…

19.02.2026
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Polish Border Guards Foil 13 Migrant Border Breaches After Long Lull

Migrants have stepped up activity along the Belarus–EU border ahead of the onset of spring. Since the beginning of the…

19.02.2026
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Fraudsters Begin Staging Child Kidnappings — Interior Ministry

The press service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs has warned of a new scheme used by phone and cyber…

19.02.2026
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Canadian Competitor of Belaruskali Expects Growth in Potash Fertiliser Demand

Canadian company Nutrien, one of the world’s largest producers of potash fertilisers, expects further growth in shipments of potassium chloride…

19.02.2026
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EU Wants to Demand Withdrawal of Russian Nuclear Weapons and Troops From Belarus

The European Union wants to demand the withdrawal of Russian nuclear weapons and troops from Belarus. Such a provision is…

19.02.2026
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Zelenskyy: Belarus Must Not Be Lost, but Lukashenka Certainly Should Be

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes that Belarus must not be lost to Europe, but that Alyaksandr Lukashenka, who puts the…

19.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya in Geneva Calls for Solidarity With Belarus: We Will Remember Who Stood With Us

Head of the United Transitional Cabinet Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya delivered a speech at the International Summit on Human Rights and Democracy,…

18.02.2026
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Weather Balloons Carrying 13,500 Packs of Cigarettes Intercepted in Several Districts of Lithuania

In Lithuania’s Varėna, Šalčininkai and Ignalina districts, law enforcement officers intercepted shipments containing a total of 13,500 packs of Belarusian…

18.02.2026
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Minsk Prosecutor’s Office Issued 34 Orders to Remove “Extremist” Books From Sale in 2025

In 2025, Minsk prosecutor’s offices issued 34 orders related to the sale of books designated as “extremist.” Several more orders…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Ministry Criticises Admission of Belarusian Athletes to Paralympics Under State Flag

Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry has described as wrong and shameful the decision to allow Belarusian and Russian athletes to take part…

18.02.2026
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Lithuania Submits Evidence of Weather Balloon Incidents to ICAO

Lithuania has officially submitted a package of evidence to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regarding incidents involving the launch…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya: Our Joint Efforts Will Bring Peace to Ukraine and Freedom to Belarus

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya thanked Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha for his statements regarding sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. The leader of the…

18.02.2026
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Belarusian Held Liable for Importing Beef Heads Into Russia

A Belarusian citizen has been held liable in Russia for importing beef heads without documentation. A vehicle driven by the…

18.02.2026
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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Comments on Sanctions Against Lukashenka: We Believe in the European Future of the Belarusian People

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has described the sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka as an adequate response, called on partner countries…

18.02.2026
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Investment in Fixed Capital Fell by 12 Percent in January

Investment in fixed capital in January amounted to 3.135 billion roubles. This was down 12 percent compared with January 2025.…

18.02.2026
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House of Representatives Delegation to Attend OSCE PA Session

A delegation of the House of Representatives led by Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs Siarhei Rachkou will…

18.02.2026
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Zelenskyy Assesses Results of Geneva Talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the talks in Geneva ended with progress in one area. According to him, the…

18.02.2026
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European Commission to Support EU Regions Bordering Belarus

The European Commission has adopted a strategy to support regions that border Belarus, Russia and Ukraine. “From hybrid threats to…

18.02.2026
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Valfovich Reports to Lukashenka on Second Stage of Combat Readiness Check

State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Alyaksandr Valfovich today reported to Alyaksandr Lukashenka on the completion of the…

18.02.2026
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Tsikhanouskaya Welcomes Ukraine’s Sanctions Against Lukashenka

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has welcomed the introduction by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of personal sanctions against Alyaksandr Lukashenka. Zelenskyy signed the…

18.02.2026
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Russian Authorities Officially Announce Slowdown of Telegram

The operation of the Telegram messenger’s services has been slowed down in Russia due to violations of Russian legislation, the…

18.02.2026
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Increase in Enterprises’ Net Profit Went Into Growth of Inventories — Yahorau

Belarusian enterprises significantly increased their net profit last year. However, this did not improve the situation with working capital, as…

18.02.2026
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National Bank Moves to Curb Consumer Imports

The National Bank is taking measures to limit consumer imports. This is stated in the report “Ensuring Financial Stability in…

18.02.2026
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Zimbabwean Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in Minsk

A parliamentary delegation from Zimbabwe, led by Senate Speaker Mabel Memory Chinomona, arrived in Minsk overnight. The delegation was met…

18.02.2026
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Belarus Proposes Administrative Liability for Drug Propaganda

Belarus is proposing to introduce administrative liability for the propaganda of narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances, and their analogues. A draft…

18.02.2026
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GrandSpecTrading Added to List of Special Exporters

CJSC GrandSpecTrading has been added to the list of special exporters. It was included by Decree No. 49 of February…

18.02.2026
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Russians Forcibly Removed and Abandoned a Ukrainian Citizen in Belarus. He Died and Was Buried There

Russian military personnel removed a Ukrainian citizen from the town of Borodianka to Belarus in 2022. He died in September…

17.02.2026
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Customs Intercept 260 kg of Hashish Intended for Russian Recipient

Belarusian customs authorities have intercepted a consignment of hashish that was being smuggled across the border with Poland. According to…

17.02.2026
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Government to Stimulate Domestic Demand Amid Decline in Supplies to Russia

The government will stimulate domestic demand amid a decline in machinery supplies to Russia. Prime Minister Alyaksandr Turchyn said this…

17.02.2026
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Lithuanian Border Guards Detain Belarusian Wanted via Interpol

Lithuanian border guards on Sunday detained a Belarusian citizen while he was entering Lithuania at the Medininkai border crossing. He…

17.02.2026
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Weather Balloons Again Cross From Belarus Into Poland

Polish military forces have again recorded the entry of weather balloons from Belarus into Poland, according to a statement by…

17.02.2026
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Another Alleged Russian Spy to Stand Trial in Poland

Polish prosecutors have referred another espionage case to court. Charges have been brought against Polish citizen Viktor Zh. According to…

17.02.2026
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Sons of Businessman Chyzh Held Lithuanian Citizenship — Bureau

The sons of prominent Belarusian businessman Yury Chyzh held Lithuanian citizenship. Siarhei Chyzh and Uladzimir Chyzh obtained Lithuanian citizenship in…

17.02.2026
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Vytis Jurkonis Awarded Officer’s Cross of the Order “For Merits to Lithuania”

On February 16, on the occasion of the Day of the Restoration of the State, President of the Republic of…

17.02.2026
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Yahorau Explains Why Belarusians Need Crypto Banks

Aliaksandr Yahorau, First Deputy Chairman of the Board of the National Bank, explained why Belarusians need crypto banks in his…

17.02.2026
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Reservists Called Up as Part of Combat Readiness Check

As part of a combat readiness inspection conducted by the Defence Ministry, reservists have been called up. According to the…

17.02.2026
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Price Analysis System Cost Government 5.1 Million Rubles but Works for Three Goods

The automated price analysis system created on the government’s initiative cost 5.1 million rubles, but currently operates for only three,…

17.02.2026
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“I Demand That All Flows in the Economy Be Balanced”: Lukashenka Speaks About Wage Growth

Alyaksandr Lukashenka, during today’s government report on the performance of the economy, drew attention to wage growth outpacing labour productivity.…

17.02.2026
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Lukashenka Says Economy Is Under “Extremely Serious Pressure” From Both East and West

Alyaksandr Lukashenka said the Belarusian economy is operating under near-military conditions and is facing “extremely serious pressure” from both the…

17.02.2026
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Real Incomes of the Population Rise by 9.6% in 2025

Real disposable monetary incomes of the population increased by 9.6% in 2025. The pace of growth slowed toward the end…

17.02.2026
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Belarus’s GDP Falls by 1.2% in January

Belarus’s gross domestic product in January 2026 amounted to 23.3 billion rubles at current prices. In comparable prices, it declined…

17.02.2026
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Babaryka Says He Will Work Toward a Non-Russian, Non-Nuclear and Democratic Belarus

Viktar Babaryka published a post on Tuesday morning in which he outlined what he intends to focus on going forward…

17.02.2026