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Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The meeting was held as a Q&A session and was devoted to topical aspects of the domestic and foreign policy of the Russian Federation, as well as key international events.

Cooperation between Belarus and Azerbaijan is a strategic partnership, Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus Natalya Kochanova said as she met with the leadership of youth associations of Azerbaijan on 18 June, BelTA has learned.

Belarus’ Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin has presented state awards to representatives of various professional fields, BelTA has learned.

Belarus is a multi-ethnic and multi-faith country. Orthodoxy is the most widespread religion in our state. Cathedrals, churches, monasteries are not only important places for believers. They are unique specimens of architecture and artistic styles. The Holy Dormition Monastery in Zhirovichi and the Savior—St. Euphrosyne Convent in Polotsk have been in the center of attention in recent years. In this episode of BelTA’s YouTube project «After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decisions» we will take you to the Orthodox pilgrimage center in Belarus. We will tell you what monastery Lukashenko described as «an amazing place». What are the secrets of the 12th century frescoes?

As part of cultural exchanges and strengthening of historical ties between Russia and Belarus, the National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve «Nesvizh» opened a unique exhibition «The Gold of Iconostasis. The Art of Belarusian Masters in Moscow». This exposition project, presented by the Museum-Reserve «Kolomenskoye», has become a highlight in the world of cultural initiatives of 2025 and evidence of centuries-old ties between the Belarusian and Russian artistic heritage.

The Minsk branch of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BelCCI) hosted a business meeting with representatives of a Chinese delegation from Shanghai. The meeting was aimed at establishing new strong contacts and signing a memorandum of cooperation, BelTA has learned.

The rowing center in Zaslavl, Belarus is playing host to the 2025 Best Athletes Cup in Canoe Sprint featuring representatives of five countries, BelTA has learned.

More than 40 students and teachers from Belarus will take part in the patriotic cultural and educational project Memory Train, Deputy Director of the National Center for Artistic Creativity of Children and Youth of the Belarusian Education Ministry Viktor Filipenko told BelTA.

Belarus’ GDP grew by 2.5% in January-May 2025, BelTA learned from the National Statistical Committee of Belarus.

Today’s meeting on agriculture is dedicated to cattle housing and care; therefore, it is taking place in an off-site format, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said, BelTA has learned.