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Point of view: 25 years later, events should prompt a reconsideration of the end of the Soviet Union

The collapse of the USSR was the occasion for much rejoicing. But 25 years later, there is not much to cheer about, John Weeks writes. 31.05.2014 | 11:26

Minsk will hurry with the ratification of the EEU treaty

Belarusan parliament is planning to ratify the treaty on establishing the Eurasian Economic Union at the earliest possible date. 31.05.2014 | 08:55

Opinion: Lukashenka-Poroshenko relations can soften the image of Belarusan authorities in the West

Election of a new president in Ukraine gives both sides hope for restoration of trade relations between the two countries to previous levels. 30.05.2014 | 11:25

The basics of the Eurasian Economic Union

The union which Moscow had pushed Ukraine to join, helped and lied at the core of the worst crisis in Russia-West relations since the Cold War, writes Vladimir Isachenkov. 30.05.2014 | 10:39

Belarus signed Eurasian Economic Union Treaty in Astana

The Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia was signed in Astana on 29 May. 29.05.2014 | 13:00

Lukashenka finally congratulates Poroshenko on his election as the Ukrainian president

Though it took him some time to send greetings to his counterpart, in which Belarusan president wished “every success in promoting unity and wellbeing in Ukraine” to the newly elected president. 29.05.2014 | 07:22

For three weeks the context of Minsk existence changed because of Hockey Championship

What political context characterizes Ice Hockey Championship? What did the authorities achieve by temporary isolation of prostitutes and the homeless? And why didn’t fan zones resemble the Olympics? 28.05.2014 | 08:46

Belarus is ready to cooperate with the new Ukrainian authorities, Ministry of Foreign Affairs says

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus stated that the country respects the choice of the Ukrainian people and is ready for further constructive cooperation. 27.05.2014 | 09:03

Poroshenko: Belarus should use the benefits of the Eastern Partnership

If it hadn’t been for the victory of the Ukrainian revolution, the “Eastern Partnership” programme would be EU’s failure. 27.05.2014 | 08:10

Hanna Kondratiuk: Ukrainian events will affect Belarusan mentality, mainly its quest for freedom

A Polish-based author with lots of publications dedicated to Podlasie, the region in the eastern Poland and western Belarus, has recently published an anthology called “Belarus. Love and Stagnation”. 24.05.2014 | 10:34

Lukashenka said that referendums of separatists have no significance

Any referendum is to be held on the basis of Constitution, the Belarusan leader said. 23.05.2014 | 08:17

Belarus is to sign the EEU treaty on May 29, First Deputy Prime Minister says

It was announced during the Belarusian Industrial Forum in Minsk on May 21. 22.05.2014 | 09:39

Opinion: Only an ambitious reform programme may provide a basis for sustainable growth in Belarus

The attempts of Belarusan government to resolve the existing economic issues by temporary measures do not address the inherent drawbacks of the existing economic model, writes George Plaschinsky. 21.05.2014 | 10:20

Uladzimir Matskevich: So far, Russia has no substitute for Lukashenka in Belarus

Pro-Russian lobby is neither influential nor decisive in Belarus, but in case of emergency, Moscow will be supported in Minsk. 20.05.2014 | 08:13

George Friedman: When a pro-western government emerges in Ukraine Lukashenka won’t last long

Chairman of Stratfor, a company that is a leader in the field of global intelligence and geopolitical forecasting, predicts Russia's collapse, adding that Belarus will become arena of cold war. 19.05.2014 | 11:05

Point of view: Belarusans are only interested in economic side of integration within the EEU

Though Minsk may well be making some gains from increased Eurasian integration, these gains will backfire in the longer term, writes Vadzim Smok. 19.05.2014 | 09:41

Belarus may face many catastrophes but surely not a split scenario akin to that of Eastern Ukraine

Belarusans resemble Ukrainians in many respects, but don’t exhibit any kind of politically relevant dualism between western and eastern regions, which greatly contributed to recent Ukrainian events. 15.05.2014 | 10:55

The EEU: The Economically Egocentric Union?

The regional integration, having obtained a new packaging in the shape of the Eurasian Economic Union, could not only be a one-man show, but also an empty intention, writes Michał Romanowski. 13.05.2014 | 11:48

Opinion: There is more ice to come in Belarus after international hockey is gone

The ice hockey championship in Minsk is set to become Lukashenka’s marquee performance on the world stage. That is why the government is rounding up activist voices, writes Andrei Aliaksandrau. 12.05.2014 | 11:19

Lukashenka is leading Belarus directly in the Eurasian Economic Union

The Belarusan leader gave up his plan to block the signing of the EEU Agreement, voiced on May 3. 12.05.2014 | 09:35

The partners of “Young front” party from Norway were not allowed into Belarus

Two leaders of KrFU were arrested on a train from Lithuania to be sent back to Vilnius. 12.05.2014 | 08:57

Ulad Vialichka: The myth about Belarus opening up for the world during IHWC-2014 has been shattered

However, it is only a coincidence that the big hockey event started on the Victory Day. 11.05.2014 | 08:51

Belarus as a magnet for tourists

Though numerous wars and rebellions have resulted in the destruction of many architectural landmarks, Belarus has plenty of tourist attractions undiscovered by mainstream tourists from the West. 09.05.2014 | 09:03

Valiantsin Akudovich: Ignore and get rid of Colorado beetles

Until Russia remains to be imperial, it will continually pose threat to Belarus and the surrounding world. 09.05.2014 | 08:58

There won’t be Russian march on Victory Day in Minsk, president of the Russia Unites Fan Club says

According to Eduard Latypov, Russian fan club Russia Unites does not plan to stage a march in Minsk on May 9 when the World Ice Hockey Championship starts on May 9. 02.05.2014 | 09:31

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