Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko was briefed by Dmitry Krutoi and Natalya Kochanova on October 22, 2025. Discussions focused on preparations for a major meeting on Vitebsk Oblast's sustainable development, including its 2030 program and agricultural sector, alongside ongoing national trade and pricing monitoring efforts.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met with Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan National Army, in Minsk on October 21, 2025. Discussions focused on restoring intensive relations, supporting Libya's unification, and expanding cooperation in military, economic, agricultural, and healthcare sectors.
Maj. Gen. Pavel Muraveiko, Belarus's First Deputy Minister of Defense, concluded an official visit to Vietnam, meeting with top Vietnamese defense officials. The visit, from October 19-22, aimed to bolster military cooperation, focusing on training, military science, and medicine, following the elevation of bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership in May 2025.
Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya called on US President Donald Trump to increase support for democracy in Belarus, emphasizing its importance for regional peace. She also voiced doubts about the sincerity of planned Trump-Putin talks regarding Ukraine, citing concerns that Russia's leader is not genuinely interested in peace.
Polish border guards have uncovered a second tunnel beneath the barrier on the Polish-Belarusian border, extending 20 meters into Polish territory. The discovery, announced by Interior Minister Marcin Kierwiński, highlights ongoing illegal crossing attempts and the effectiveness of advanced electronic surveillance systems.
Belarusian authorities have initiated mass arrests of individuals linked to the independent Telegram channel 'Belarusian Hajun,' known for tracking Russian troop movements. At least 88 people are officially confirmed detained, facing charges of 'facilitating extremist activity' following a data breach.
Belarus and Vietnam are actively discussing the establishment of regular direct flights, building on the recent success of charter services between Minsk and Phu Quoc. This initiative follows a strategic partnership agreement and aims to bolster tourism and economic ties, with an intergovernmental agreement currently being finalized.
A bill to ratify the treaty establishing a joint electricity market for the Union State between Belarus and Russia was submitted to the Belarusian House of Representatives on October 10, 2025. The treaty, signed by Presidents Lukashenko and Putin in December 2024, aims to enhance energy security, balance tariffs, and facilitate electricity trade, with the market expected to form gradually starting in 2025.
Belarus significantly increased its gasoline and diesel shipments to Russia in September, with rail exports of gasoline quadrupling. This surge comes as Russia faces acute domestic fuel shortages, primarily caused by Ukrainian drone strikes targeting its oil refineries, which have disrupted a substantial portion of its refining capacity.
An adviser to Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya reported on October 6, 2025, that over 6,000 Belarusian teachers have been dismissed due to repression, with more than 50 reportedly subjected to torture in prisons. The statement highlights the ongoing crackdown on dissent in Belarus's education sector.
Belarus has officially declared October 2025 as the month of educational tourism, aiming to promote its rich historical and cultural heritage. This initiative, part of a broader 'monthly tourism' program, will feature an expanded schedule of events, including seminars, master classes, and excursions, supported by government efforts and new digital platforms.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko declared in Minsk that the Commonwealth of Independent States and the Eurasian Economic Union are vital players in shaping a just multipolar world order, emphasizing cooperation based on equality and mutual respect.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly asserted that Belarus holds significant authority over the use of Russian tactical nuclear weapons stationed on its territory, contradicting earlier statements by Moscow. He indicated that he would not hesitate to use them in case of aggression and that communication with President Putin for such decisions would be immediate.
The international industrial exhibition INNOPROM. Belarus is set to open in Minsk from September 29 to October 1, 2025, at the BELEXPO International Exhibition Center. The event will feature over 500 organizations and is expected to draw 10,000 participants and visitors from 22 countries, focusing on industrial cooperation and technological advancements.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko proposed building a second nuclear power plant in eastern Belarus to supply electricity to Russian-controlled regions of Ukraine, including Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk. The proposal was made during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, who indicated that financing would 'not be an issue'.
Poland's Embassy in Minsk issued an urgent advisory on September 25, 2025, for Polish citizens to immediately leave Belarus. The warning cites rising regional tensions, ongoing military activities including the 'Zapad-2025' exercises, recent airspace violations by Russian drones, and repeated arbitrary arrests of Polish nationals by Belarusian authorities. The advisory emphasizes potential difficulties for future evacuation.
The Belarusian Economy Ministry, through First Deputy Minister Ivan Vezhnovets, underscored the significant advantages of implementing digital development elements in enterprises. This discussion took place at the Belarusian Industrial and Innovation Forum, held from September 23 to September 25, 2025, in Minsk, gathering over 100 companies.
Ukraine's State Border Guard Service confirms no Russian equipment or troop movement along the Belarus border following the Zapad-2025 exercises, though the region remains a potential threat. Spokesperson Andrii Demchenko noted Russian forces are withdrawing.
Ambassador Yury Yaroshevich of Belarus met with Israel's Deputy Director General for Eurasia Affairs, Yuval Fuchs, on September 18, 2025, to review bilateral relations, outline future cooperation, and discuss Middle East developments.
