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10:37 Belarus’ final medal hope: Speed skater Zueva to compete in Olympic Mass Start  Sport
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20.02.26 20:13 From UAVs to Oreshnik: Defense minister reveals how Belarus is bolstering its military strength Society
20.02.26 19:59 Belarus Eventing Championship in Ratomka Sport
20.02.26 19:41 Order of Mother awarded to 203 Belarusians  President
20.02.26 19:34 Belarus, Saudi Arabia plan to abolish visas for official travel President
20.02.26 19:24 Lukashenko approves new membership of Presidium of Higher Attestation Commission, pardon commission President
20.02.26 19:07 Defense Ministry: Violations of airspace use registered in Belarus this year Society
20.02.26 18:58 Lukashenko, Putin compare notes ahead of Union State summit in Moscow  President
20.02.26 18:45 Minister: Belarus needs to train and develop our own football players Sport
20.02.26 18:41 Belarus sees more than twofold increase in EV electricity consumption in 2025 Economy
20.02.26 18:36 Maslenitsa traditions: Potential nominee for UNESCO Cultural Heritage List Society
20.02.26 18:33 Victories and dramas of first Winter Olympics for sovereign Belarus in 1994 Sport
20.02.26 18:25 Belarusian Indoor Athletics Championships kick off in Mogilev Sport
20.02.26 18:02 Khrenin: Belarusian army has never been stronger in military-technical terms Society
20.02.26 17:41 Belarus expresses unwavering support and solidarity with Cuba Politics
20.02.26 16:55 Belarus, Russia plan to sign agreement on BelNPP third power unit by year end Economy
20.02.26 16:05 Zimbabwe seeks to train specialists at Belarus’ Mother and Child center Society
20.02.26 15:27 Belarus win gold, two silvers at start of Commonwealth Speed Skating Cup Sport
20.02.26 14:45 Belarus’ fixed-capital investments at Br3.1bn in January 2026 Economy
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Belarus marks Defenders of the Fatherland Day

Belarus marks Defenders of the Fatherland Day On 20 February, the Palace of the Republic hosted a ceremonial meeting dedicated to the Day of Fatherland Defenders and the Armed Forces of the Republic of Belarus.
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