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Russian troops’ movement to Belarus border increases risk of Moscow-NATO confrontation

Military build-up in the western regions of Russia is both a consequence and a symptom pointing to the fact that the Russian government is preparing for a long-lasting confrontation with the West. 13.06.2016 | 09:01

The “Moscow Consensus”: Constructing autocracy in post-Soviet Eurasia

Across the former Soviet Union a new type of authoritarianism became the default — with commerce, parliaments, military, media and civil society used to consolidate elite economic and political power. 12.06.2016 | 09:25

Belarusian state is unlikely to allow any initiative that could destroy the state’s monopoly on power

Under the pressure of normalising relations with the EU, the Belarusian authorities are ready to widen opportunities for a dialogue with its opponents. 11.06.2016 | 08:05

Point of view: Minsk will try to step up lobbying of interests of Belarusian producers in Moscow

At the EEU Summit in Astana, Lukashenka sharply criticised the EEU for putting barriers in mutual trade and the lack of innovations. 10.06.2016 | 23:43

Lukashenka urges Putin to lift restrictions in Belarus-Russia trade

Aliaksandr Lukashenka speaks about the need to lift all restrictions in Belarus-Russia mutual trade. He stated that on June 8 at the meeting with the Russian president Vladimir Putin. 10.06.2016 | 10:47

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia urged to introduce Union State visa

Chairwoman of the Federation Council of Russia Valentina Matviyenko made that statement at the plenary meeting of the 3rd Belarus-Russia Forum of Regions in Minsk on 8 June. 09.06.2016 | 08:03

Belarus president to stop discussion of economic reforms in the government, keep the existing model

Lukashenka seeks to preserve the existing socio-economic and political model, where the new development programme is likely to be an ideological guide rather than a real action plan. 08.06.2016 | 09:56

Belarus sets up a new Ministry of Antimonopoly

The Ministry of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade is set up on the basis of the Belarusian Trade Ministry. 06.06.2016 | 09:35

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov “knows nothing” about Russian tanks at the Belarusian border

The Kremlin calls absurd the very wording of statements alleging that Russia is reinforcing its contingent on the border with Belarus. 05.06.2016 | 08:31

Andrei Kazakevich: Of all post-Soviet countries, Belarus is the most dependent on Russia

To minimize negative effects and prevent Belarus’ involvement in Russian conflicts Belarus should keep distance from Russia's foreign policy. 03.06.2016 | 08:46

Opinion: Concerns about deployment of Russian Iskander ballistic missile in Belarus are futile

Joint statements by Belarus’, Russia’s officials about NATO’s eastward strategy and deployment of European missile defence system in the region don’t yet imply there will be joint steps in response. 02.06.2016 | 10:48

Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister: Social welfare remains among priorities for 2016-2020

Belarus' Deputy Prime Minister Natalia Kochanova stated that after a meeting of delegates to the 5th Belarusian People's Congress. 02.06.2016 | 08:04

Belarus in focus: Belarusian authorities forced to accept superficial changes to election rules

The Central Election Commission has kept the most criticized by human rights activists and the opposition voting procedures, which enable to guarantee the needed voting results. 31.05.2016 | 11:13

Degradation of the national army could have fatal consequences for Belarusian statehood

For Moscow, the US missile-defence system could partly nullify Russia's nuclear arms and disrupt the system of mutually assured destruction, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 30.05.2016 | 11:00

Point of view: Minsk hopes for limited recognition of new parliament by EU

Minsk shows readiness for a dialog with the EU in the parliamentary dimension. As the travel ban on Lukashenka was lifted, he is no longer regarding parliamentary cooperation as a threat to his rule. 29.05.2016 | 12:29

While Kremlin substitutes Belarusian products Belarus responds by cooperating with developing states

The Kremlin is effectively forcing Belarusians to distance themselves from Moscow and build the economic foundations for an independent state, writes Siarhei Bohdan. 26.05.2016 | 11:14

Only foreign loans may help Belarusian international reserves

The Belarusian banking system requires at least $10 billion in order to function safely. 25.05.2016 | 11:18

Stanislau Shushkevich is fined $320 for taking part in the Belarusian National Congress

Yesterday Minsk courts considered 11 administrative cases re the participants of the Belarusian National Congress. 25.05.2016 | 09:03

Belarus’ budget will be revised towards reduction of spending

In June, the Ministry of Finance will make a draft decree on budget adjustment. 24.05.2016 | 11:29

Lukashenka brought his son Nikolai to the meeting with Pope Francis

The younger son of the Belarus President has been participating in the meeting with the pontiff for the second time. 23.05.2016 | 11:28

Opinion: Belarus authorities won’t change their practices regardless of softened political rhetorics

The state hasn’t provided clear guidelines to the law enforcement to change their practices. De facto, the law enforcers are free to choose their mechanisms, which is likely to preserve for a while. 23.05.2016 | 11:12

The 5th Belarusian People's Congress as the illusion of democracy

The Congress will take place in Minsk on 22-23 June, bringing together 2,500 participants around Belarus representing the branches of government, industry, business, science, health, and culture. 22.05.2016 | 11:07

Intermediate and capital goods import and economic growth in Belarus

Belarusian economic policy based on imported technologies seems ineffective especially in recent years, most probably due to decreasing skills and ability to imitate and innovate using foreign inputs. 22.05.2016 | 08:39