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09
.01.26
12:34
Society
Belarus’ internal troops undergo snap combat readiness check
By decision of Internal Affairs Minister Ivan Kubrakov, a snap check evaluated the preparedness of army units and special forces stationed on the southern frontier for operations in atypical situations.
12:09
Politics
Russia strikes Ukraine with Oreshnik in retaliation for attack on Putin's residence. What we know so far
In response to an attack on Russian President Vladimir Putin's residence in December, Russian forces launched a large-scale strike on critical targets in Ukraine in the early hours of 9 January. The attack involved the use of the Oreshnik missile system.
11:26
Economy
Belarus aims to reduce GDP energy intensity by 4% by 2030
The state program Sustainable Energy and Energy Efficiency for 2026-2030 is aimed at effectively addressing tasks under the priority set by Belarus’ social and economic development program for 2026-2030.
10:56
Sport
Sabalenka reaches 2026 Brisbane semifinal
In the quarterfinal match, Aryna Sabalenka defeated world number seven Madison Keys of the USA, 6-3, 6-3. Her opponent in the match for a spot in the final will be world number 20 Karolína Muchová of the Czech Republic.
10:33
President
Lukashenko signs decree to lighten administrative load on public
Administrative procedures in Belarus have been adjusted to account for practical application experience and changes in legislative acts.
09:59
President
Highlights from Lukashenko’s statement on Venezuela
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko addressed several pressing international issues during an awards ceremony in Minsk. His most striking remarks concerned the situation around Venezuela.
09:25
Society
Some exhibits are about 100 years old. Vitebsk Oblast is reviving insite art traditions
Insite art is experiencing a kind of renaissance, with young people starting to engage in this form of non-professional art, Anna Perlina, Head of Exhibition Activities at the Vitebsk Regional Methodological Center for Folk Art, told BelTA.
09:00
Politics
Belarus, Thailand discuss launch of joint trade-economic committee
The parties reviewed the progress in implementing the agreements reached during the visit of Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxim Ryzhenkov to Thailand on 16 July 2025.
08
.01.26
20:00
President
Lukashenko thanks Belarusian military for their service
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko thanked the military during a ceremony to present the Spiritual Revival awards, special prizes for art luminaries and the Belarusian Sports Olympus awards 2025.
19:57
President
Lukashenko: ‘Venezuela scenario’ in Belarus is unrealistic
A “Venezuela scenario” in Belarus is unrealistic, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the awards ceremony in Minsk on 8 January, while commenting on the situation in Venezuela following the capture of President Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. forces.
19:51
President
Lukashenko comments on seizure of Russian tanker by Americans
During a ceremony to present the Spiritual Revival awards in Minsk,
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the seizure of a
Russian-flagged tanker by the Americans.
19:44
President
Lukashenko: Maduro’s wife was offered to stay in Venezuela
Cilia Flores, the wife of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was
taken to the United States, was offered to remain in Venezuela,
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during a ceremony to
present the Spiritual Revival awards in Minsk.
19:37
President
Lukashenko links U.S. operation in Venezuela to ‘Donald Trump’s concession to military’
The U.S. operation in Venezuela is a concession by U.S. President Donald Trump to the military, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said during the awards ceremony in Minsk on 8 January.
19:35
President
Lukashenko calls for national unity amid 'madness' of modern world
It is important to maintain unity in Belarus against the backdrop of the
“madness” of the modern world, Belarusian President Aleksandr
Lukashenko said during a ceremony to present the Spiritual Revival
awards in Minsk.
