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.02.26
18:35
President
Lukashenko signs decree on military conscription in March-May 2026
The document provides for drafting Belarus’ male citizens, who have turned 18 by the draft date and who are not exempt from conscription, as well as citizens of conscription age, who have lost their right to deferment, for active military service, for reserve service in March-May 2026.
18:26
Society
Belarus to step up cooperation with China in AI
Kirill Zalessky and Zhang Wenchuan discussed the latest bilateral agenda in the field of digitization, including matters of manufacturing cooperation and prospects of cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence.
18:11
Sport
Belko wins biathlon sprint at Belarus’ nationals
Victory in the men’s 10 km sprint went to Pavel Belko, who outpaced Ivan Tulatsin by 17 seconds. Just one second behind the silver medalist finished Aleksandr Golyak, the sole participant to clear both shooting stages without a miss.
17:46
Politics
Belarusian FM: Arms control mechanisms are decaying in front of our eyes
"Unfortunately, the hope that the new system of international relations in the period after the Cold War would be based on mutual respect and cooperation rather than rivalry gave rise to a false sense of complacency,” Igor Sekreta noted.
17:31
Society
Belarusian diplomats test their Belarusian language skills
Diplomats and staff of the Belarusian Embassy in Russia, as well as their family members, took part (online) in the annual event “Kupala Dictation” of Yanka Kupala Grodno State University.
17:18
Sport
Sola claims biathlon sprint gold at Belarus’ nationals
Victory in the women’s sprint went to Hanna Sola, who cleared both shooting stages without a miss. Irina Shakleina secured silver, trailing by 32 seconds, while Alena Kulak claimed bronze, two minutes off the pace.
16:47
Society
Belarus aims to have 100 robots per 10,000 workers by 2030
Belarus plans to reach a ratio of 100 robots for every 10,000 workers by 2030, Belarusian Industry Minister Andrei Kuznetsov told the First News TV Channel, BelTA has learned.
16:18
Society
Sergeyenko: Defending the Fatherland is every citizen’s duty
Defense of the Fatherland is not only a military duty, it is the civic position of every individual, Chairman of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko said during a ceremony on 23 February.
15:30
Sport
HC Dinamo Minsk to face HC Torpedo Nizhny Novgorod on the road
Both teams have secured their spot in the Gagarin Cup playoffs: the Minsk side occupies third place in the Western Conference with 76 points, while the Nizhny Novgorod side follows two points behind.
14:54
Society
Volfovich: UK defense secretary’s desire to send troops to Ukraine is madness
“This is madness. This is yet another example of madness on the part of some Western politicians. Great Britain is among the world’s leading trouble-makers with their sights set on war, not on peace,” Aleksandr Volfovich said.
14:48
Society
Day of Fatherland Defenders: how the holiday’s name reflects Belarus’ defense strategy
Anatoly Bulavko, member of the National Security Commission of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus, spoke about how the name of the holiday celebrated on 23 February reflects the nature of Belarus’ defense in a new episode of BelTA’s Nation Speaks project.
14:29
Economy
Belarus-Uzbekistan trade approaching $1bn
Uzbekistan is a reliable, time-tested partner for Belarus. An active dialogue is maintained between the governments and the parliaments of the two countries, and interregional cooperation is expanding.
14:11
Society
Fatherland defense: Family tradition across three generations
Military service has always been, and remains, a matter of special importance and high responsibility. It is not just a profession, but a way of life requiring dedication, discipline, and unwavering loyalty to the oath of allegiance.
13:20
Society
Belarus hosts around 19,000 visa-waiver travelers since 1 Jan 2026
Since 1 January 2026, Belarus has welcomed 18,835 travelers from 38 countries included in the visa-waiver program.
