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19
.08.25
09:00
Politics
Trump hopes for Putin-Zelensky meeting by end of August
Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he had begun preparations for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky, which would be followed by trilateral negotiations.
18
.08.25
20:00
Society
Greater spotted eagle habitats placed under protection in Gantsevichi District of Belarus
Specialists have identified the habitats of the greater spotted eagle within the Deniskovichi forestry. A total of 252.4 hectares, favored by these endangered birds (listed in the Red Data Book), have been placed under the protection of the Gantsevichi forestry enterprise. Several plots in different forest sections will be reclassified as protected forest areas.
19:05
Society
Expert explains why US distances itself from Ukraine conflict
The United States does not consider itself a participant in the
Russia-Ukraine conflict and is distancing itself from EU pressure,
military expert and political analyst Yakov Kedmi said in the latest
episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
18:30
Society
Belarus, Vietnam discuss joint drills, cooperation in crime prevention
During his official visit to Vietnam, Belarusian Minister of Internal
Affairs Ivan Kubrakov met with Director of the Da Nang City Police
Department Nguyen Huu Hop to discuss bilateral cooperation.
18:27
In Pictures
Filming of new Belarusian-Russian movie in Smolevichi District
Today marked the start of filming of the joint Belarusian-Russian movie Batka Minay: The Partisan Legend chronicling the life of Minay Shmyrev, a Belarusian partisan commander and Hero of the Soviet Union.
18:21
President
Lukashenko expresses condolences to Pakistan over flood and landslide victims
“Please accept our sincere condolences in connection with the natural disaster in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. On behalf of the Belarusian people and personally, I extend my deepest sympathy to those who lost their loved ones, and wish all affected a swift recovery,” the message to Pakistan’s president reads.
18:10
Economy
Belarus, Tajikistan gear up for Dushanbe Invest 2025 forum
The parties discussed topical issues of bilateral investment cooperation between Belarus and Tajikistan, including future steps to develop mutually beneficial cooperation. The parties also exchanged views on further interaction in preparation for the Dushanbe Invest 2025 international forum and attracting the public and private sectors of the two countries to the event.
18:02
Politics
Former CSTO chief: CSTO has many partners
The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) has many partners, Nikolai Bordyuzha, Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the Eurasian Information and Analytical Consortium, former CSTO secretary general, said at a press conference.
17:47
Economy
BelGee to roll out new hybrid, EV models for Belarusian market
The Belarusian car manufacturer BelGee will roll out new hybrid and
electric vehicle models from various brands for the Belarusian market
before the end of 2025, BelGee Director General Gennady Svidersky said
during a press conference in Minsk on 18 August.
17:33
Economy
Belarus’ passenger traffic up by 6.5% in January-July 2025
In January-July 2025 Belarus’ passenger traffic totaled 15,366 million passenger-kilometers, up by 6.5% year-on-year.
17:17
Economy
Belarus' industrial output at Br119.3bn in January-July 2025
In January-July 2025, Belarus' industrial output amounted to Br119.3 billion, or 99.7% year-on-year in comparable prices, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus
16:49
Society
Foreign journalists granted access to cover Zapad 2025
From 12 to 16 September, Belarus will host the Zapad 2025 joint strategic exercise of the armed forces of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. Representatives of foreign media interested in covering the exercise must apply to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus no later than 28 August 2025.
16:13
Politics
Former CSTO chief: Lukashenko has international clout
The phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to Belarusian President
Aleksandr Lukashenko ahead of the Russian-U.S. summit in Alaska
demonstrates that the Belarusian leader has international clout, Nikolai
Bordyuzha, Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the Eurasian
Information and Analytical Consortium, former CSTO secretary general,
said during a press conference in Moscow on 18 August.
