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17
.08.25
14:35
President
Lukashenko, Putin discuss regional situation following Alaska talks
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation on 16 August, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.
13:16
Society
Historic Alaska summit realizes Roosevelt’s 1943 vision, says Volodin
The presidents of Russia and the United States, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, fulfilled an 82-year-old concept of a bilateral summit in Alaska, TASS reports citing Vyacheslav Volodin, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
12:26
Politics
Marco Rubio describes Alaska summit as ‘very productive’
The historic summit took place in Alaska on 15 August. The discussion included the pathway to peace in Ukraine.
12:02
Society
Opinion: Lukashenko-Trump phone call dealt a blow to European politics
“This single conversation threw this whole disgraceful, dirty, petty policy toward Belarus into the garbage dump where it belonged. And all their so-called heroes – the ones they bankrolled, the ones they inflated – they’re in that same dump now.”
11:04
President
Lukashenko sends Independence Day greetings to Indonesia
“I warmly recall our recent meeting in Minsk. I reaffirm the aspiration to expand relations with your country across various sectors, both in bilateral format and on multilateral platforms,” the congratulatory message reads.
10:02
President
Axios: Trump would like to hold trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelensky on 22 August
U.S. President Donald Trump has told EU leaders and Kiev that he would like to hold a trilateral meeting with Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky on 22 August, RIA Novosti reports citing Axios.
09:42
Politics
Iranian president to visit Belarus
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will pay a visit to Belarus and Armenia. The announcement was made by Masoud Pezeshkian’s political advisor, Mehdi Sanaei, on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
09:00
President
Lukashenko sends professional day greetings to Air Force personnel
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated personnel and veterans of the Air Force on their professional holiday – Air Force Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.
16
.08.25
17:57
Sport
Belarus’ Anna Kubareva loses in W15 Astana 2025 final
In today's decisive match, the Belarusian faced Russia's Ekaterina Khayrutdinova, losing in straight sets 2-6, 6-7 (2-7).
17:38
Politics
European leaders invited to Trump-Zelensky meeting
European leaders have been invited to participate in a meeting between Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, New York Times reports citing unnamed officials
17:15
Politics
EU fails to adopt joint statement on Alaska summit
For the first time since the start of Russia's special military operation, the document asserts that Russia “cannot have a veto against Ukraine‘s pathway to EU and NATO”, while emphasizing that “it will be up to Ukraine to make decisions on its territory”.
16:40
Society
Defense minister: Strong air force is essential for Belarus’ air defense
Air Force Day rightfully serves as a national holiday symbolizing the military aviation's historic contributions to the homeland, Viktor Khrenin emphasized.
15:46
Politics
The Daily Telegraph: EU discussing easing of sanctions if Russia commits to a ceasefire
According to the source, any such move by Brussels would be contingent upon Moscow demonstrating willingness to make concessions within a certain timeframe which was not specified.
15:24
Politics
EU expresses readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump held post-summit phone calls with European leaders, EU officials and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky after his Alaska meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
