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Belarusians are peaceful people, but the West should not even try to speak with us from a position of force, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a ceremony on the occasion of the 77th anniversary of Great Victory at the Victory Monument in Minsk on 9 May, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that no one abroad cares that the Belarusian army is not taking part in the military operation. They ignore the efforts of Belarus to ensure for the speedy cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.

Associated Press опубликовало спутниковые снимки острова Змеиный в Черном море после того, как украинские защитники нанесли удар по позициям российских оккупантов.Как сообщает AP, на снимке, сделанном 7 мая компанией Planet Labs, виден черный дым после удара украинских беспилотников по позициям россиян, а также зафиксирован десантный корабль класса Серна возле острова.A satellite image taken Saturday by @planet showed what appeared to be a Serna-class landing craft against Snake Island’s northern beach. That corresponds to another Ukrainian military video released showing a drone strike hitting it, engulfing the vessel in flames.

Wimbledon has set itself on a potential collision course with the rest of tennis after banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer’s championships due to the scale and severity of the invasion of Ukraine. The decision was taken after nearly two months of deliberations and legal advice, with the All England Club also concerned about the image it would present if the world No 2, Daniil Medvedev, lifted its famous silver gilt cup on Centre Court. In an unusually strong statement Wimbledon expressed “sadness” that individual players

On 1 May 2022 Belarus will reduce export duties on oil and oil products, which are exported outside the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in line with the Council of Ministers' resolution No.263 of 28 April 2022, BelTA learned from the national legal internet portal. In line with the resolution the size of the export duty on crude oil, furnace oil, oil bitumen, petrolatum, paraffin, and waste oils will be $49.6 per tonne ($61.2 previously).

A lot has been done in Belarus and China to improve the status of women, Chairwoman of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova said at a web-based seminar of women MPs of Belarus and China on 29 April, BelTA has learned. “I sincerely thank all the speakers for their detailed reports. We understand how relevant the women's agenda is. There is no doubt that the issues considered at the seminar are important and make a significant contribution to our constructive interaction,” Natalya Kochanova noted.

On 29 April, the Institute of National Security hosted the 12th interdepartmental science conference of public outreach apparatuses of state bodies of the national security system of the Republic of Belarus, BelTA has learned. State Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council Aleksandr Volfovich addressed the participants with a welcoming speech.

Belarusian agricultural workers have planted colza on more than 50% of the planned area, BelTA learned from the Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of 29 April, early spring crops (excluding corn, buckwheat and millet) were planted on the area of 568,300 hectares – 88.2% of the designated area. Planting was done on 83.3% of the designated area in Vitebsk Oblast, 98.5% of the area in Minsk Oblast, 40.6% of the area in Mogilev Oblast.

Belarus invites Lithuania to engage in a professional and open dialogue about all the questions the Belarusian side has with regard to Lithuanian nuclear projects, BelTA learned from Press Secretary of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Anatoly Glaz. Anatoly Glaz said: “Lithuania is having serious difficulties with decommissioning the Ignalina nuclear power plant and the accompanying management of nuclear fuel and radioactive waste. It is no secret for anyone. Imagine that three new installations have been recently commissioned at the site of the Ignalina nuclear power plant – an interim spent fuel storage facility, a complex for extracting solid radioactive waste MI-1 and a complex for extracting solid radioactive waste MI-2, MI-3.” The official continued: “All the work proceeds in secret. Requirements of fundamental international documents in this sphere are ignored. It is no joke. Contrary to basic norms of such a respected international organization the International Atomic Energy Agency is Lithuania has been keeping the IAEA’s key missions away from the Ignalina nuclear power plant for over 15 years already, for instance, a SEED mission for evaluating the safety of the site, design of the spent nuclear fuel storage facility, and the complex for radioactive waste management and storage. It also prevents an OSART mission from evaluating the safety of the Ignalina nuclear power plant in the course of its decommissioning.”

The state will be doing everything necessary for the Belarusian lands suffered from the Chernobyl nuclear power plant accident, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he spoke with the residents of Chechersk District on 29 April, BelTA has learned. The head of state said that the affected areas were recovering well, while the morbidity rate of residents of these areas was even lower than in other regions. The birth rate in these areas is also good. “It would be great if we had a similar situation in all the regions of our country.

Belarus is willing to cooperate with Russia any time and in any area, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with Governor of Voronezh Oblast, Russia Aleksandr Gusev on 28 April, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko stressed that Belarusian companies can provide Russia with any equipment it needs, especially since Western companies suspended their business in the country.

Prime Minister of Belarus Roman Golovchenko outlined priorities of the government while talking to reporters during a business trip to Myadel District, Minsk Oblast on 22 April, BelTA has learned. Roman Golovchenko said: “Growing prices represent the most acute world problem. Our task is the timely payment of salaries and the growth of salaries.

FEZ Grodnoinvest has signed a cooperation agreement with a Polish company, BelTA learned from the press service of the free economic zone. “The head of the administration of FEZ Grodnoinvest Dmitry Rozhkov paid a visit to the Republic of Poland. The main purpose of the visit was to present opportunities for Polish business and study issues related to the implementation of investment projects in Grodno Oblast. The program of the visit included meetings with Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Bialystok Viktor Savchuk and management of a number of Polish companies. The Belarusian delegation presen

Belarus will continue to contribute to international food security and will do everything necessary for a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine, Counselor of the Permanent Mission of Belarus to the United Nations Igor Pilipenko said at the Conflict and Hunger — United Nations Security Council Arria-Formula meeting, BelTA has learned. The Belarusian diplomat noted that sometimes hunger can be caused by objective factors: climate change, natural disasters and epidemics. However, sometimes hunger is the result of deliberate policy and political decisions.

Consul General of Belarus in Shanghai Andrei Andreyev took part in the international forum «Belarus-China: Bridge for Innovation» on 22 April, BelTA learned from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In his online speech, the diplomat said that joint approaches of Belarus and China aimed at sustainable economic development and achievement of prosperity of both countries through innovative development, creation of intelligent industries and digitalization of various areas of life are an effective response to the current economic and other challenges. To this end, in accordance with the tasks set by the leadership of Belarus and China, special attention is paid to the development of joint innovation infrastructure, including in the China-Belarus industrial park Great Stone, cooperation in the energy and healthcare sectors.

Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko outlined the prospects of cooperation during a meeting with Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Abdulla Aripov on 25 April, BelTA has learned. Tashkent is hosting the international exhibition Innoprom. Central Asia. Belarus is showcasing its exposition in mechanical engineering.

Belarusian agricultural workers have planted early spring cereals and leguminous crops on 82.7% of the planned area, BelTA learned from the Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of 25 April, early spring crops (excluding corn, buckwheat and millet) were planted on the area of 533,100 hectares. Planting was done on 67.4% of the designated area in Vitebsk Oblast, 93.2% of the area in Minsk Oblast, 33.3% of the area in Mogilev Oblast.

Belarusians' happiness is in their country — we need to preserve our land, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he visited the Transfiguration Church in the village of Kopys, Orsha District, on Easter, 24 April, BelTA has learned. “I want to tell Belarusians: our happiness is in our country — we need to preserve our land. Today in this temple, addressing my fellow countrymen, the Belarusians, I would like to ask them, demand, as the President if you like: take care of Belarus. If you lose your land — you will have neither health nor happiness.

There is no disruption of medicine deliveries to Belarus and it is unlikely to emerge any time soon, Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich said following his meeting with Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko, BelTA has learned. The minister briefed the Belarusian president on the logistics of deliveries of medicines, healthcare products and medical equipment. “There are no disruptions despite all the logistics difficulties we are seeing now. All suppliers have confirmed their plans to fulfill their obligations,” Dmitry Pinevich said.

Combating terrorist and extremist threats remains relevant for Belarus, President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at the meeting to discuss law and order matters on 19 April, BelTA has learned. “The issue of countering terrorist and extremist threats remains relevant today. Like never before.

Belarusian agricultural workers have planted early spring cereals and leguminous crops (excluding corn, buckwheat and millet) on 74.1% of the planned area, BelTA learned from the Agriculture and Food Ministry. As of 19 April, early spring crops were planted on the area of 477,700 hectares. Planting was done on 93.7% of the designated area in Grodno Oblast, 91.5% of the area in Minsk Oblast, 32% of the area in Mogilev Oblast, 35.6% of the area in Vitebsk Oblast and 100% of the area in Gomel Oblast.

Close attention should be paid to the fight against illegal trade in narcotics. Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko made the statement at the government conference held on 19 April to discuss the enforcement of law and order, BelTA has learned. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “The situation around illegal trade in drugs gives reasons for concern. Once again we see an increase in imported narcotics and psychotropic substances, low effectiveness of detection of major distributors and primarily drug trafficking masterminds.” In his words, the number of people, who died due to overdosing, increased considerably in 2021.

It is necessary to diversify suppliers of medicines in order to prevent shortages on the domestic market, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he met with the healthcare minister, the prosecutor general and the KGB chief, BelTA has learned. “Saying that someone does not sell us something is a poor excuse… You know, medical equipment and medicines are not under strict sanctions. If the Americans don't sell drugs to you, buy them in India, Cuba.

Multiple Belarusian orthopedic surgeons have been charged with a number of crimes and have been arrested. The criminal case was discussed during the government conference hosted by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko on 18 April, BelTA has learned. Healthcare Minister Dmitry Pinevich, Prosecutor General Andrei Shved, and Chairman of the State Security Committee (KGB) Ivan Tertel came to deliver their reports to the head of state. Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I know the progress of this operation very well. I kept an eye on it. It didn't start t

How fast the economy will adapt to the pressure of sanctions will depend on the successful realization of the comprehensive plan. Belarusian Deputy Economy Minister Dmitry Yaroshevich made the statement as he commented on Q1 2022 results, BelTA has learned. According to the National Statistics Committee, Belarus' GDP growth rate totaled 99.6% in January-March. Dmitry Yaroshevich said: “Last yea