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18
.02.26
12:06
Politics
Trilateral talks on Ukraine talks enter second day in Geneva
The trilateral negotiations between the Russian Federation, the United States, and Ukraine on resolving the conflict in Ukraine has resumed behind closed doors in Geneva.
11:57
Society
How will Ukraine pay the West? Expert explains with a train wreck analogy
Kiev promised rare earth metals to Washington and London. The expert emphasized that decisions made by Vladimir Zelensky during the period after the end of his presidential term have no legal force
11:29
Society
CIS ministerial consultations discuss human rights cooperation at international venues
The ministerial consultations to discuss the topic “Human rights issues in the context of cooperation at international organizations” took place at the CIS headquarters in Minsk on 17 February.
11:19
Society
Expert assesses effectiveness of trilateral talks on Ukraine
The expert noted that the USA has held talks with Russia, with Ukraine, and with the European Union, but this has not led to any concrete results.
11:03
Partners
China's skaters earn historic bronze in men's team pursuit
China's speed-skating squad
made history at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Tuesday by
securing the country's first-ever Olympic medal in men's team pursuit
after edging out powerhouse Team Netherlands to claim bronze.
10:50
Economy
Brand zone for Belarusian products opens in Moscow Oblast
A second brand zone featuring Belarusian manufacturers of electronics and home appliances has opened at a store of the Russian retail chain M.Video, located in the MEGA Khimki shopping mall.
10:35
Sport
Coach comments on Safonova’s Olympic performance
In the short program, Viktoriia Safonova scored 54.57 points and finished 26th out of 29 participants.
10:21
Partners
Wednesday first day of Ramadan in UAE
The Presidential
Court announced that Wednesday, the 18th of February 2026, is the first
day of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the UAE.
10:05
Society
Belarus withdraws from CIS customs authorities protocol on post-clearance control
The document states that the Council of Ministers agrees with the proposal of the State Customs Committee to withdraw the committee from the protocol on the interaction of customs authorities of CIS countries when conducting post-clearance audit.
09:38
Sport
Olympics 2026: Four Belarusians to compete on Wednesday
At 12:00 Minsk time, the women’s ski aerials qualification is set to begin in Livigno. The qualifying event was originally scheduled for 17 February but was postponed by one day due to heavy snowfall.
09:18
Sport
Olympics 2026: Belarus’ Safonova misses out on free program
Twenty-nine athletes took part in the short program at the start of the women’s singles tournament. Safonova scored 54.57 points for her performance, finishing in 26th place.
09:12
Partners
Zimbabwe strengthens protection of endangered pangolins
Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting pangolins,
one of the world’s most endangered mammals, as the country joins global
observances of World Pangolin Month in February, as reported by New
Ziana.
09:00
Society
Zimbabwe’s parliamentary delegation arrives in Belarus on official visit
The delegation was greeted at Minsk National Airport by Sergei Aleinik, Chairman of the Standing Commission on International Affairs and National Security the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus.
17
.02.26
20:43
President
Lukashenko suggests way to eliminate unjustified intermediation
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, while receiving the government's performance report for 2025, suggested a way to eliminate unjustified intermediation.
19:59
Economy
Belarusian Finance Ministry auctions off $20m in forex government bonds
In the course of the auction bids were accepted from legal persons and natural persons to the tune of $20.046 million. The Finance Ministry has decided to set the issue volume at $50 million, with the interest rate at 2.9% per annum.
