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17
.08.25
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.
15:03
Politics
Trump to schedule talks with Putin if meeting with Zelensky works out
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that if the meeting with Vladimir Zelensky in Washington on 18 August works out, he intends to schedule talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
14:47
Politics
Trump praises Alaska summit with Putin
U.S. President Donald Trump described his meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Alaska as excellent and highly productive.
14:21
Politics
German chancellor calls emergency cabinet meeting after Trump call
The chancellor held a teleconference with ministers at 10:30 local time (11:30 Minsk time) to discuss outcomes of Trump's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
14:03
Politics
Trump says peace deal on Ukraine better than ceasefire
“During today's calls, Trump told Zelensky and European leaders that Putin wants not a ceasefire but a comprehensive settlement to end the war. A source participating in the call noted Trump added: 'A fast peace deal is better than a ceasefire’,” The journalist wrote on social media platform X.
13:44
Society
Belarusian media sports festival underway at Staiki Olympic center
This year's event has drawn 20 teams totaling over 500 participants from national and regional media outlets across the country.
13:27
Society
Lida to host Belarusian Written Language Day in September
This year's event honors several major anniversaries the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, 500 years since the publication of Francysk Skaryna's Apostle and also birthdays of prominent Belarusian literary figures.
12:05
Politics
Zelensky to meet Trump in Washington on 18 August
Zelensky noted that their conversation lasted an hour and a half and was substantive. According to him, Trump outlined key points from his negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
