EU 'closely' monitors possible trade impact of Poland-Belarus border closure

Published on 18/09/2025 - 14:03 GMT+2 •Updated 14:11 The European Commission is monitoring the possible economic impact caused by the closure of all crossing points between Poland and Belarus, which has effectively shut down a traditional trade...

From groceries to the Gospel, Belarus pastors connect with needy families

Belarus (MNN) — It was an outreach that they were told would never work. When Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) first launched its Compassion Ministry in Belarus — delivering food and essentials to needy families — local pastors were skeptical. They...

“An impressive figure.” How CTV doubled Belarus’ trade turnover with SCO countries

Fake card Fake: Belarus’ trade turnover with SCO countries in the first half of 2025 totaled $60 billion. Fact: From January to June, Belarus’ trade turnover with SCO countries was about $36.5 billion. Fact-check of the material: 40 minutes...

Top fakes of the week 17 September “The lowest rate in Europe.” A fake about Polish health care from CTV and Minskaya Pravda State media claimed that Poland has fewer doctors per capita than Belarus and every country in Europe.

Fake card Fake: Poland has fewer doctors per capita than Belarus and every country in Europe. Fact: At least 10 EU countries have fewer doctors per capita than Poland, and comparing it with Belarus is misleading because the counting methods...

Belarus and Tajikistan outline future cooperation prospects

Photo courtesy of the Belarusian Agriculture and Food Ministry Belarus and Tajikistan are strengthening trade and economic relations following the 18th meeting of the Belarus-Tajikistan Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic...

Under the supervision of the Rosselkhoznadzor, about 6 thousand tons of mustard seeds were exported from the Kursk region to Belarus

AK&M 18 September 2025 16:40 From January 1 to September 17, 2025, about 6 thousand tons of mustard seeds were exported to Belarus from the Kursk region under the supervision of officials of the Rosselkhoznadzor Administration for the Orel and...

Poland keeps Belarus border closed to China EU rail trade

Poland has decided to keep its border with Belarus closed indefinitely following the Russian-Belarusian "Zapad" military exercise. What was initially presented as a temporary precaution is now open-ended, with the government citing "concern for...

Explained: India at Russia-Belarus War Games: Why NATO and US Are Uneasy

Lukashenko Is Killing Belarusian Sport

10 Athletes could be left without sponsors. Lukashenko adopted a new decree "On providing support to sports organizations". According to it, sports federations can receive subsidies from the republican budget, and clubs for game and non-game...

Poland closes its border with Belarus, cutting off China's rail link to Europe

Poland’s decision to close its border with Belarus in response to the quadrennial Zapad-2025 military exercises and Russian drone incursion on September 10 has abruptly severed one of the fastest-growing trade arteries between China and the EU....

Ambassador of Belarus Y.Yaroshevich meets the Deputy Director General for Eurasia of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Israel

18 September 2025 On September 18, 2025 the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Belarus to the State of Israel, Yury Yaroshevich, met with the Deputy Director General for Eurasia Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign...

Jailed Catholic priests 'used as hostages' in Belarus

Human rights campaigners have accused the Belarus government of using imprisoned Catholic priests as "hostages," as a Polish Carmelite became the latest detained for alleged espionage. "The state sees Poland and the Catholic Church as enemies. ......

Poland Blocks China-Belarus Rail Traffic

Poland has refused to lift its border lockdown on rail traffic from Belarus, despite high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. This decision leaves hundreds of freight trains stranded at the border, disrupting supply chains worth...

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announces search for successor

10:10, 18 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA 10:10, 18 September 2025, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , by Tilebaldy TUKUEVA President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said during a meeting with ideological activists in...

Jailed Catholic priests ‘used as hostages’ in Belarus

(OSV News) — Human rights campaigners have accused the Belarus government of using imprisoned Catholic priests as “hostages,” as a Polish Carmelite became the latest detained for alleged espionage. “The state sees Poland and the Catholic Church as...

"Lukashenko Has Been Checkmated."

1 The dictator got into trouble because of the closed border. Alexander Lukashenko, having aggravated relations with Warsaw, has found himself in an extremely unfavorable situation. The Polish authorities' blocking of the border with Belarus has...

Lukashenko Has Let China Down Big Time

18 The western provinces of the PRC have been hit particularly hard. The closure of the Polish-Belarusian border, initially presented as a temporary measure for the duration of the Zapad-2025 exercise, has turned into a crisis on an international...

Explained: Why India’s participation in Russia-Belarus war games has rattled NATO and US

India joined the Russia-led Zapad military exercise earlier this week — sparking fresh alarm amid NATO countries. Ties between the two nations have been heavily scrutinised in recent months as the US government imposed sweeping sanctions and...

"The Border Closure Has Overturned Lukashenko's Fairy Tale"

5 Maxim Pleshko Even China will have a hard time convincing Poland to open the border. The closed Polish-Belarusian border was one of the main issues in talks between Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi....

Chaly: Lukashenko's System Is Breathing Down The Drain

12 Sergey Chaly The situation is like the last years of the USSR. Analyst Sergei Chaly in the air of "Euroradio" assessed the situation in the Belarusian economy: - The period that we are now witnessing is similar to the last years of the Russian...