Belarusian News Agency, BelTA

27/08/2026

Lukashenko announces plans to meet with president, prime minister of Russia

I will meet with the Russian prime minister in the near future. I will also meet with the president of Russia to discuss the issues that we will not be able to agree upon [with the first deputy prime minister], the Belarusian president noted.

27/08/2026

Industrial ties, machinery supplies: What Belarus offers to Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast

Belarus remains fully open to machinery and transport shipments. Domestic companies are securing contracts with partners in Irkutsk Oblast and expanding their distribution network.

Belarus remains fully open to machinery and transport shipments. Domestic companies are securing contracts with partners in Irkutsk Oblast and expanding their distribution network.

27/08/2026

CIS observer mission: Kazakhstan elections meet high organizational standards

The elections to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held at a high organizational level, reads a statement by the CIS observer mission on the results of the elections observation posted on the website of the CIS Executive Committee.

The elections to the Kurultai of the Republic of Kazakhstan were held at a high organizational level, reads a statement by the CIS observer mission on the results of the elections observation posted on the website of the CIS Executive Committee.

27/08/2026

American defenseman Bischoff joins HC Dinamo Minsk

Last season, Bischoff played in the KHL for HC Shanghai Dragons, recording 9 points (2 goals, 7 assists) in 52 games.

27/08/2026

Belarus ambassador holds talks with governor of Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast

According to the ambassador, the governor of Astrakhan Oblast has visited Belarus on multiple occasions, the region is well aware of Belarus’ industrial potential, and Belarusian machinery is already successfully operating in the region’s agricultural sector.

According to the ambassador, the governor of Astrakhan Oblast has visited Belarus on multiple occasions, the region is well aware of Belarus’ industrial potential, and Belarusian machinery is already successfully operating in the region’s agricultural sector.

27/08/2026

Operational-tactical exercise for Belarusian army’s Air Force, Air Defense units in progress

During the first stage of the exercise formations and units of the Air Force and Air Defense Command will practice providing air defense cover to guarded facilities and troops against enemy strikes.

27/08/2026

Belarus, Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast sign plan on cooperation in 2027-2029

Igor Kobzev emphasized that the presidents of the two countries – Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin – had enabled conditions for Belarusian and Russian regions to complement each other through interaction in the space of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

Igor Kobzev emphasized that the presidents of the two countries – Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin – had enabled conditions for Belarusian and Russian regions to complement each other through interaction in the space of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.

27/08/2026

‘The forest burns and Friedrich sleeps’. Has Germany lost its chancellor?

For three weeks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz enjoyed a peaceful holiday at his country home on the picturesque Lake Tegernsee in Bavaria.

For three weeks, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz enjoyed a peaceful holiday at his country home on the picturesque Lake Tegernsee in Bavaria.

27/08/2026

Belarus, Mongolia eager to cooperate in security

During the meeting the parties discussed topical matters of interstate interaction as well as prospects of bilateral cooperation in security. The parties noted that Belarusian-Mongolian relations are traditionally constructive and mutually beneficial.

27/08/2026

Belarus approves heraldic symbols of Ministry of Housing and Utilities

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 292 “On establishing official heraldic symbols of the Ministry of Housing and Utilities” on 25 August.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed Decree No. 292 “On establishing official heraldic symbols of the Ministry of Housing and Utilities” on 25 August.