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20:00
Society
Belarusian rail carries 28m passengers in H1 2025
In January-June 2025, Belarusian Railways transported 28 million passengers, First Deputy Head of the Transport Services at Belarusian Railways Valery Matskel told BelTA.
19:13
Sport
Belarus’ Alina Zmushka wins bronze medal at world swimming championships in Singapore
Alina Zmushka won a medal during the Women 200 Breaststroke event. She came in fifth after the semifinal stage. In the finals held on 1 August Alina Zmushka swam along the second lane.
18:46
Society
Over 65,000 Ukrainian citizens arrive in Belarus since 2025 year-start
Belarus has admitted 65,429 citizens of Ukraine since the start of 2025. Of them 35 people crossed the Ukraine-Belarus border, 52,543 came from Poland, 12,004 from Lithuania, and 847 from Latvia.
18:00
Society
Belarus names most popular rail destinations in Russia
The Belarusian rail service operates 19 border checkpoints with neighboring railway administrations. Due to current circumstances and restrictions, only 10 are operational, including six with the Russian Federation.
17:38
Politics
Belarusian MFA: OSCE must transform into a tool for enhanced cooperation
The OSCE mechanism isn’t merely ineffective. It’s outright detrimental, Belarusian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta said.
17:10
Politics
Belarus calls on OSCE to restore peace in Europe through diplomacy
A Belarusian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Igor Sekreta participated in anniversary events in Helsinki marking the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act.
16:34
President
Lukashenko comments on Belarus' possible involvement in Ukraine peace talks
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed journalists' questions about Belarus' possible involvement in Ukraine peace talks during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Valaam Island, BelTA learned.
16:18
President
Lukashenko comments on Ukraine’s anti-corruption controversy
The West is pressuring Vladimir Zelensky and demanding strict accountability for how billions of dollars allocated to Ukraine have been spent, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said.
15:52
President
Lukashenko on drone that crashed in Belarus: ‘59kg of explosives, packed with bearing balls’
During a media briefing on Valaam Island, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko mentioned a drone that recently crashed in Belarus.
15:42
Politics
Putin thanks Lukashenko for assistance in peace talks with Ukraine
Russia is grateful to Belarus for its assistance in the peace process with Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said as he took questions from journalists during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on Valaam Island, BelTA learned.
15:37
President
Lukashenko criticizes Trump’s deadlines, urges more cautious approach
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the deadlines set by U.S. President Donald Trump for Russia to end the military conflict in Ukraine.
15:24
Politics
Putin: Russia needs lasting peace
"Russia
needs a lasting peace based on solid foundations that would satisfy both Russia
and Ukraine while ensuring the security of both countries," Vladimir Putin
said.
15:11
Politics
Putin: EU has no sovereignty at all
It has become clear that the European Union has no sovereignty at all, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko on Valaam Island, Republic of Karelia, Russia on 1 August.
15:09
President
Lukashenko reiterates call for EU to re-engage with Russia
“They shouldn’t be locking horns with us, but seek common ground. The European Union and Russia, if united, would become an unstoppable force. Unfortunately, they [EU politicians] fail to grasp this,” the head of state said.
15:00
Society
Belarusian Gosstandart: Standardization is a market-shaping tool today
Standardization is more than just a set of rules or requirements. It is a tool for influencing markets, Yelena Morgunova, Chairwoman of Belarus' State Committee for Standardization (Gosstandart), said during a joint roundtable with Russia's Federal Agency for Technical Regulation and Metrology (Rosstandart).
