Новости за 07.05.2024

The head of state stressed that the world has never been closer to a nuclear war than it is now. He remarked that statements by Western politicians spearheaded by France in Europe lead to inflated tensions not only on the European continent but in the entire world.

A commemorative concert "Every Third" was held in the Victory Museum on Poklonnaya Hill in Moscow on 6 May. "We thought it would be right to highlight the events of those years once again, to show the exhibition and archival materials," Ambassador Dmitry Krutoi noted.

The president remarked that a lot of discussions about nuclear weapons are going on today. Some are starting to speculate whether Lukashenko will use these nuclear weapons or not.

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “If things are quiet, it is fine. Then things will be calm and quiet in our country, too. If someone uses weapons against us, we will respond. And instantly at that."

Aleksandr Lukashenko said: “I’d like to note that this inspection is purely defensive. It is designed to ensure the readiness of Belarusian army units to handle special munitions and to polish the mechanism of control over the troops and interaction of Union State command bodies."

The head of state remarked that in view of the constantly rising military activity in Europe Belarus takes a set of steps to adequately respond to the deteriorating situation. “These efforts to defend our country proceed according to plan and include several stages,” he said.

Belarus should be ready for any scenario, although it is still hard to believe that Western Europe has taken leave of its senses and will cross the line, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting on the occasion of Victory Day.

Paying tribute to the military and labor feat of compatriots during the war, the head of state awarded the pennant ‘For valor and perseverance during the Great Patriotic War’ to the Belarusian settlements that most fiercely fought against the enemy.

Aleksandr Lukashenko pointed out that politicians of some countries consider themselves masters of this world now. Blatant and unceremonious interference in affairs of sovereign states has become an ordinary routine for them.

"Belarus responds to all attempts of intimidation with a consistent peacekeeping position and a policy of strategic deterrence. We have taken into account the mistakes of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War and will no longer fall for promises, provocations and attempts to obfuscate a direct military threat," Aleksandr Lukashenko said.

Aleksandr Lukashenko remarked: “It is high time the nations of Europe understood that the Great Victory is our common legacy. Thanks to this victory and to the political, economic, and military might of the Soviet Union peace on the European continent was secured for many decades.”

Belarus will continue the work to identify those involved in Nazi atrocities and bring them to justice, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting on the occasion of Victory Day.

Aleksandr Volfovich said: “Taking into account the evolving military and political situation, primarily the situation around the Republic of Belarus, we continue improving matters concerning the combat readiness of our Armed Forces. The most efficient method is snap inspections."

For Belarusians, the truth and the memory of the war are timeless and transcend borders, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a solemn meeting on the occasion of Victory Day.

The things you want to do for the benefit of your country will definitely work out, the first cosmonaut of sovereign Belarus Marina Vasilevskaya said during a meeting with Speaker of the Council of the Republic Natalya Kochanova and members of the Presidium and Council of Elders of the Council of the Republic.

“Today we’ve received an order from the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Belarus to carry out a snap inspection of the forces and assets that carry non-strategic nuclear weapons,” Belarusian Defense Minister, Lieutenant-General Viktor Khrenin said.

Success in space exploration is of great significance for Belarus, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with Belarus’ first cosmonaut, Hero of Belarus Marina Vasilevskaya on 7 May.

Certain work has already been done in Belarus to ensure electoral sovereignty, Chairman of the Belarusian Central Election Commission (CEC) Igor Karpenko said during a meeting with activists of Brest Oblast on 7 May.

“As you know, Belarus is to hold the presidential election no later than 20 July 2025. This event will complete the electoral cycle to form all elected bodies and positions following the national referendum in 2022," the CEC head said.

It is important that the state and society join efforts for stability and prosperity of Belarus, Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Aleinik told the media after a ceremony to lay flowers at the Military Cemetery as part of the national-wide campaign "Belarus Remembers. We Remember Everyone” in Minsk on 7 May.

The agenda of the meeting of the Council of Ministers Presidium topped the issue of the effectiveness of the use of innovation funds in 2023, and also measures to simplify the construction process in the country.

The document covers trade, economic and investment cooperation, scientific and technical innovations, education, sports and tourism, and cultural interaction.

For safety reasons, Tomasz Szmydt invited the media to cover the event.

The rate of utilization of local innovation funds approached 100% in some regions, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said at a meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Ministers to discuss the use of innovation funds in 2023.

The country’s gold and foreign currency reserves went up by $89 million (or 1.06%) in April 2024 after rising by $133.9 million (1.6%) in March 2024.