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.08.25
18:01
Society
Ukrainian blogger: ‘Trump’s statements are no longer taken seriously’
Expectations for Donald Trump have diminished over time due to his inconsistent statements and contradictory rhetoric, Ukrainian lawyer and blogger Tatiana Montyan said in a new episode of the V Teme [On Point] project.
17:49
Society
Minsk hotel occupancy at nearly 70% in H1 2025
Minsk’s hospitality infrastructure is capable of accommodating and comfortably hosting individual travelers, tour groups, participants of major national and international events, sports forums and also cultural and concert tours, Aleksei Rusakevich, Director of the Minsk Information and Tourism Center, said at a press conference.
17:37
Society
Archaeologists to investigate mammoth tusk discovery site near Vitebsk
As BelTA has previously reported, during road construction near Vitebsk, workers made a remarkable discovery - a fully intact, well-preserved mammoth tusk. Thanks to the crew’s swift response and careful handling, the artifact was successfully recovered without damage.
17:21
Society
Political scientist explains the essence of Balkanization
Balkanization is not only fragmentation of once unified territories but
also a method of shaping political landscapes, Elena Ponomareva, Doctor
of Political Science, Professor at MGIMO (Moscow State Institute of
International Relations), said in the latest episode of the V Teme [On
Point] project on BelTA’s YouTube channel.
16:26
Economy
Foreign investment in Belarus’ economy at $4.2bn in H1 2025
In January-June 2025, foreign investors injected $4.2 billion into the real sector of Belarus’ economy, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee.
15:31
Society
Khrenin: International observers, including from NATO countries, invited to monitor Zapad 2025
International observers, including representatives from NATO countries, have been invited to monitor the joint Belarusian-Russian strategic exercise Zapad 2025 to be held in Belarus on 12-16 September, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said.
15:00
Society
Zapad 2025, Oreshnik missiles, response to threats in defense minister’s report to Belarus president
In particular, it describes the state of affairs in Belarus’ Armed Forces, the military activity aspect of the situation at Belarus’ border with neighboring countries, the degree of the Belarusian army’s readiness for repulsing a potential aggression.
14:31
Society
Readiness to repulse aggression identified as main task of Belarusian army
The reporters asked Viktor Khrenin whether the Belarusian army is ready to repulse a possible assault from Belarus’ potential adversaries. The matter remains topical considering the tense situation evolving near the Belarusian borders.
14:15
Politics
Belarus’ persistence in humanization of international relations emphasized
There is no doubt that direct communication with the U.S. audience and political elites is important in terms of conveying the official position of the Republic of Belarus, especially at the current stage of contact intensification.
14:08
Society
Khrenin: Belarus, Russia will practice nuclear employment planning at Zapad 2025
The Zapad 2025 exercise will involve the planning for the employment of nuclear weapons and the Oreshnik system, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said as he took questions from journalists following a closed-door report to the head of state.
13:46
Economy
Belarus to develop precious metal coin production
Belarus intends to develop coin production, with a focus on precious
metal coins, Chairman of Belarus’ National Bank Roman Golovchenko said
on the air of the Belarus 1 TV channel on 12 August.
13:30
President
Lukashenko receives closed-door briefing from defense minister
The briefing addressed the following issues: preparations for the forthcoming Belarus-Russia joint strategic military exercise Zapad 2025, the current operational situation along Belarus’ border, and the nation’s preparedness to address security threats.
13:27
Society
Belarus, Pakistan explore cooperation opportunities in defense sector
Belarus and Pakistan are engaged in discussions to advance defense partnerships, the Belarusian Defense Ministry told BelTA.
13:09
Politics
Russian MFA: EU is sabotaging Washington and Moscow's efforts to resolve Ukraine crisis
"While Europeans pay lip service to supporting Washington and Moscow's diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis, in practice the European Union is sabotaging them," the diplomat said.
12:42
Society
Russian reporters to go on fact-finding trip to Grodno Oblast on 13-17 August
Representatives of 13 mass media from various parts of Russia will take part in the media trip: from the Republic of Bashkortostan, from the cities of Chelyabinsk, Lipetsk, Nizhny Tagil, Moscow, and Naryan-Mar.
