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Russian Ambassador to Minsk Boris Gryzlov stated that the Union State is capable of responding to military aggression of any scale, recalling the tactical nuclear weapons stationed in Belarus and the combat duty of the Oreshnik systems. He also noted Moscow's and Minsk's readiness to restore relations with Europe, provided there is a reciprocal initiative.
Aziz KarimovOn Sunday, October 25, the Belarusian Foreign Ministry urged citizens not to make non-essential trips to France, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Albania due to protests related to pensions, housing, education and corruption. The ministry reported a 'sharp deterioration' in the political situation, possible curfews and limited access to consular assistance.
Otabek YusupovUkhnaagiin Khurelsukh arrived in Belarus on October 24 for a three-day visit and, at an informal meeting with Alexander Lukashenko, praised Minsk highly, along with its climate and infrastructure. The main talks are scheduled for October 26.
Otabek YusupovIn the Vitebsk district of Belarus, at the Olgovskoye cooperative, 2.5 hectares were planted with winter garlic of the 'Krasny Maisky' variety brought from Uzbekistan. The planting is being carried out by Uzbek agronomists together with local specialists using a seeder from the Andijan joint venture Tekhmash. Two planting schemes are being tested, and the first harvest is planned for July 2027.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 22, 2026, Russia and Ukraine conducted another exchange of fallen soldiers' bodies. According to the Anadolu agency, Ukraine received 252 bodies from Russia and handed over 25 bodies in the opposite direction. The exchange took place on the territory of Belarus.
Javlon TursunovIn the village of Shapury in the Vitebsk district, at a mass burial site where about 18,000 Soviet soldiers are buried, including 729 natives of Uzbekistan, a monument was solemnly unveiled to those who died during the liberation of Vitebsk. The ceremony was attended by representatives of the authorities of Belarus and Uzbekistan. The report cites BelTA.
Aziz KarimovBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that the decision on Ukraine's leadership should be made by the Ukrainian population, not by Donald Trump. At the same time, he partially supported Trump's criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, recalling his promise to serve only one term. Lukashenko also expressed confidence that peace is possible this year or next year.
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