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Russia's Putin calls for regional currency union

Last Updated: Friday, March 20, 2015, 17:08

Russian President Vladimir Putin told the leader of Belarus and Kazakhstan on Friday their three countries should consider forming a common currency union.

Russian ruble crisis sparks run on Belarus currency

Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014, 22:42

Belarussians were in a panic on Friday over the Russian ruble`s plunge, rushing to convert their savings to dollars and euros as they fear a devaluation of their currency.

Belarus to upgrade its Su-27 fighters

Last Updated: Saturday, February 1, 2014, 02:58

Belarus will repair and upgrade its Su-27 aircraft which have been decommissioned, Chairman of the State Military-Industrial Committee Sergei Hurulev said.

Thousands mourn slain Kiev protester

Last Updated: Sunday, January 26, 2014, 21:26

Thousands of people packed into Saint Michael`s Cathedral in Kiev for funeral of a 25-year-old Belarussian protester shot dead during clashes with security forces in the Ukrainian capital last week.

Belarus jails two for spying for Lithuania

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 14:22

Belarus said that its main military court had jailed two Belarussians to eight and 10 years for spying for the neighbouring Baltic state of Lithuania.

Russia grants USD 2 billion loan to Belarus

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 25, 2013, 22:20

President Vladimir Putin says that Russia will provide its ex-Soviet neighbor and ally Belarus with USD 2 billion in loans next year.

Ukraine passes to winter time, difference in time with Moscow to makes 2 hours

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 17:12

Ukraine has passed to the winter time on Sunday.

Spain qualifier unlikely to be affected by explosion

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 09:38

Spain`s World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Friday is unlikely to be affected by an electrical explosion at the San Moix stadium hosting the match in Palma de Mallorca, Real Mallorca officials said.

Belarus opposes US military attack on Syria

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:56

Belarus has said it welcomes any international effort to prevent new conflict in the Middle East amid recent US threats to launch a missile attack on the governmental and military targets in Syria.

2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier: Franck Ribery brace propels France past Belarus

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 09:42

Franck Ribery netted a brace as France twice came from behind to win 4-2 in Belarus in Tuesday`s World Cup qualifier, ending a run of five games without a goal for Didier Deschamps` side.

US Open: Mirnyi closing in on mixed doubles hat-trick

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:44

Belarus veteran Max Mirnyi will attempt to win his third US Open mixed doubles title 15-years after his first at Flushing Meadows on Friday.

Training for poll officials from abroad

Last Updated: Friday, April 12, 2013, 22:58

Election officials from 19 nations are participating in 2-week training programme organised by India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management of ECI.