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Maidan is undergoing transformations, and even more surprises are to come

International conference “Civil society: analysis of the situation, approaches and development strategies” is being held in Vilnius these days. 20.03.2014 | 15:54

Andrei Kazakevich: The current developments have mobilized the nationalist "Russian line"

After Crimean referendum Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered a new phase. Russia-Ukraine relations, and even Russia's relations with the countries of Eastern Europe, have drastically changed. 20.03.2014 | 10:11

Minsk declares its readiness to reconcile Kiev and Moscow

Belarus will make every possible effort to have brotherly and good-neighborly relations between Ukraine and Russia re-established. 20.03.2014 | 07:35

Uladzimir Matskevich: Russia is looking for some reason to justify its aggression behindhand

Though Putin has no ambitions about Constantinople, the return former Soviet states to the Russian empire are in his plans. 19.03.2014 | 14:02

Ihar Babkou: In conflict situations it is better to throw away a TV set

The philosopher gives advice to all Belarusan families who are arguing because of the situation in Ukraine: they should get rid of TV and think for themselves. 19.03.2014 | 08:35

Stanislau Bahdankevich: Seizure of Crimea costs less than Russia’s losses

Occupation of Crimea can be attractive from the military and strategic points of view. However, it will benefit Russia neither from the economic nor from the political perspective. 18.03.2014 | 14:09

Uladzimir Matskevich: Crimea serves as an excuse for Russia

Kremlin is trying to weaken Ukraine to wipe it off from the world map as a unified strong state. 18.03.2014 | 08:06

According to the proccessed bulletins in Crimea, 95,5% of voters support accession to Russia

The preliminary results of the referendum have been announced. 17.03.2014 | 10:51

Crimea holds illegal referendum on whether to join Russia

Being held at the gunpoint, the referendum is not recognized by Ukraine, Venetian commission, EU and US. 16.03.2014 | 11:38

Belarusan journalists send official statement to Crimean authorities

In the statement Belarusian Association of Journalists urges to stop the violence and to ensure normal conditions for journalists’ work. 15.03.2014 | 08:45

Anna Shelest: It is important that closest Moscow allies disapprove of its actions against Ukraine

The reaction of the international community on the Russian actions in Ukraine is quite quick and adequate, considering that both for the EU and for US statements made by Moscow came as a surprise. 14.03.2014 | 12:42

Media Report: Perception of the Crimean crisis in German Media

This media report focuses on the interpretation of the quickly evolving goings on in Ukraine and the Crimean Crisis in German mainstream media. 14.03.2014 | 10:06

Andrei Kazakevich: There is possibility that Belarus will take part in military operation

It is highly possible that everything will come to the maneuvers at the Western border. However, over the last months many unlikely events happened and we shouldn’t exclude such possibility. 14.03.2014 | 07:41

Vladimir Kuprij: Yanukovich’s statements are classic examples of using hostages in political bargain

Viktor Yanukovich continues calling himself Ukraine’s President. Why does he need that? Is he trying to gain favor with Russia, or there is a chance that he can return to his president duties? 13.03.2014 | 08:19

Point of view: Kremlin will hardly forget that Belarus is not supporting Russia on the Crimea issue

Balancing between the West and Russia in the shadow of what many dubbed as new Cold War becomes an increasingly difficult task for Belarus, writes Ryhor Astapenia. 12.03.2014 | 11:28

Miachyslau Hryb: Occupation of Crimea was planned long ago

In current situation Ukraine can’t hold Crimea against the care of Russian invaders; it can only set hopes upon the international community. 12.03.2014 | 10:27

Crimean Rada adopts Declaration of Independence

A total of 78 deputies voted for the declaration, the webpage of Verkhovna Rada reports. 11.03.2014 | 17:23

Andrei Yahorau: The only option left for Kiev is to introduce the state of emergency

Imposition of a state of emergency in Crimea will enable Ukraine to drive Russian troops out from the peninsula, as officially they are not present there. 11.03.2014 | 10:20

Crimea is to hold the referendum on March 16

However, only Russian authorities recognize the referendum, whereas the international community considers it to be illegal. 10.03.2014 | 14:31

Uladzimir Matskevich: Ukrainian army is free to do anything with the armed gangs

Referendum in Crimea cannot be called legitimate: its results will be void. 10.03.2014 | 08:04

Almost 7 thousand Belarusans signed the petition against Russian intervention to Ukraine

Belarusan National Platform of Eastern Partnership Civil Society Forum addressed the heads of states and EU government bodies with the demand to stop Russian military intervention to Crimea. 09.03.2014 | 09:13

Zinaida Bandarenka: Ukrainians set an example of how we must fight for freedom and truth

Russia’s bragging and imperial manners have long ago weakened brotherly relations between the Slavic peoples. And Russian military aggression in Ukraine makes these relations even more abstract. 08.03.2014 | 14:28

Point of view: Despite pressure from Russia, Belarus has its own voice in international affairs

In the current situation Vladimir Putin looks indeed isolated. Even his closest allies cannot stand such an open and groundless aggression, assumes Vadzim Smok. 08.03.2014 | 10:25