Belarus

Politics ноябрь 8, 2026

Thailand and Belarus discuss Eurasian security and broader cooperation

Thailand’s Director-General of the Department of European Affairs, Somrudee Poopornanake, attended a security conference in Minsk. Meetings with Belarusian officials covered trade, economic ties and tourism.

Politics ноябрь 5, 2026

Kazakhstan and Belarus to deepen partnership

Kazakhstan and Belarus reaffirmed their commitment to political dialogue and mutually beneficial cooperation. Their foreign ministries signed a cooperation plan for 2027–2028 in Minsk.

Defense ноябрь 1, 2026

Ukraine–NATO council visits Polish-Belarusian border

Representatives of the Ukraine–NATO Interparliamentary Council (UNIC) visited the Polish-Belarusian border, Poland’s Sejm said.

Economy ноябрь 1, 2026

Altai and Belarus plan antler processing

Altai Republic Head Andrey Turchak and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed deer farming and antler products. They plan to establish joint antler processing.

Culture октябрь 30, 2026

Kazakhstan and Belarus libraries sign cooperation deal

Kazakhstan’s National Academic Library and the National Library of Belarus signed a strategic cooperation memorandum at an international congress in Minsk. It provides for resource sharing, joint exhibitions and projects, and professional exchanges.

Incidents октябрь 26, 2026

Poland seizes balloon-smuggled cigarettes

Nearly 660,000 cigarettes brought from Belarus to Poland by weather balloons were seized in the Warmian-Masurian region. Four Lithuanian citizens and one Belarusian citizen were detained and remanded in custody.

Economy октябрь 20, 2026

Kazakhstan and Belarus to develop e-permits

Kazakhstan and Belarus discussed bilateral and transit freight transport. They also considered next steps in digitizing the permit system.

Politics октябрь 17, 2026

Kazakhstan, Belarus discuss industry ties

Yersayin Nagaspayev and Alexey Lyakhnovich discussed industrial cooperation between Kazakhstan and Belarus. The meeting was announced by Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Industry and Construction.

Society октябрь 16, 2026

Belarus proposes leave for pregnant women’s checkups

Belarusian MP Anzhelika Kurchak has proposed exempting pregnant women from work to attend mandatory medical examinations. She plans to initiate an amendment to the Labour Code.

Economy октябрь 16, 2026

What Belarus may supply to Egypt

Belarus and Egypt discussed expanding trade. Their talks focused on sales of sunflower and soybean oil, beef and powdered milk in the Egyptian market.

Politics октябрь 16, 2026

Belarus and Oman discuss military cooperation

On October 14, Belarusian State Military-Industrial Committee Chairman Dmitry Pantus met Omani Royal Army Commander Major General Matar bin Salem al-Balushi. They discussed potential areas for future cooperation.

Central Asia октябрь 16, 2026

Khrenin arrives in Kyrgyzstan

Belarusian Defence Minister Lieutenant General Viktor Khrenin has arrived in Kyrgyzstan. A Belarusian Armed Forces delegation will attend a meeting of defence ministers from CIS member states.

Politics октябрь 16, 2026

Belarus announces military leadership appointments

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has made personnel appointments in the leadership of the Defence Ministry and Armed Forces. Several officers have been assigned new posts.

Politics октябрь 16, 2026

Belarus condemns NATO concept

Belarus’s Foreign Ministry condemned the “Theory of Victory” presented by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich. The ministry said the concept envisages pre-emptive strikes on Belarusian territory using drones and ground-based robotic systems.

World октябрь 15, 2026

Bank of America agrees to $11.66 million settlement

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced an $11,662,930 settlement with Bank of America. The case involves 475 apparent violations of sanctions programs.

Kazakhstan октябрь 14, 2026

Zhambyl ambulance team takes first place

A team from the Zhambyl Regional Emergency Medical Station won the VI International Championship of Emergency Medical Teams of the Republic of Belarus.