Meeting with Putin, hot selector, prosecutor's report and port logistics. Results of the powerful week of the President

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Рабочий график Президента Беларуси всегда весьма насыщен событиями. Александр Лукашенко проводит совещания и рабочие встречи по наиболее актуальным вопросам развития страны, регулярно бывает в регионах, совершает зарубежные визиты и сам принимает иностранных гостей, общается с журналистами, подписывает указы и законы. И даже когда публичных мероприятий нет, это совсем не значит, что глава государства не работает. Впрочем, и во время отдыха, будь то хоккейная тренировка или рубка дров, Александр Лукашенко нет-нет да и найдет повод для очередного поручения. Как он любит говорить, надо во всем идти от жизни.

Проект "Неделя Президента" для тех, кто хочет идти в ногу с главой государства, быть в курсе самых актуальных заявлений и решений белорусского лидера.

How does Lukashenka assess the militant aspirations of NATO and Poland, is Ukraine in danger of dismemberment, and what is holding back the Wagnerites from excursions to Warsaw and Rzeszow; what the failure of the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine testifies to and what are the successes of the Russian army; for which the President of Belarus thanked his Russian colleague and what should be the main feature of the joint economic plan.

More - about the details of the harvesting campaign and about what facts caused Lukashenka's negative reaction; why the Minister of Agriculture will now go to Vitebsk as an assistant and which regions should first of all be brought up in the field of agriculture.

And also about the report of the Prosecutor General, EXPORT through ports in RUSSIA and fateful laws in the new issue of the BelTA special project "President's Week".

THREE BLOCKS. What Lukashenka discussed with the Prosecutor General at the beginning of the week

On July 17, Alexander Lukashenko received Prosecutor General Andrei Shved with a report. At the beginning of the meeting, the HEAD of state briefly listed the main issues on which he would like to hear information from the Prosecutor General. Among them is supervision over the observance of the rule of law in the troops and law enforcement agencies, approaches to organizing effective work in these matters. Another topic is the ongoing investigation into the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people. Alexander Lukashenko also focused on the role of the Prosecutor General's Office in monitoring and identifying negative facts in the areas of economic activity, such as agriculture and industry.

"Three blocks of issues that I would like to discuss with you," Alexander Lukashenko said.

On the creation of a system of military prosecutors

“This is not the first time that the issue of control, prosecutorial oversight of the situation in the Armed Forces has been raised. Compliance with laws and so on. At what level are we today?” the Belarusian leader asked. “There are a lot of proposals, including the creation of some kind of system of military prosecutors.

Alexander Lukashenko stated that there are many points of view on this issue. He asked what is the basis of Andrey Shved's position. "I know her, but how do you motivate this position? The fact that we need to strengthen, probably, control over compliance with the law among the military is a fact. I already told you about this, that the prosecutor's office somewhat moved away from the power bloc at one time," the President said .

The head of state noted that it is not only about the army, because shoulder straps are also worn in many other law enforcement agencies, including the Ministry of Emergency Situations , the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the State Security Committee. "There should be a prosecutor's eye everywhere," the Belarusian leader is sure.

As Andrey Shved told journalists following the report, the proposal to create the Chief Military Prosecutor's Office "was conditioned by a number of objective circumstances, including the current situation around the country." Alexander Lukashenko studied these proposals and instructed to discuss them with the leadership of law enforcement and other government agencies. The decision on the need to create such a unit will be made only on the basis of the results of an additional meeting with the President.

According to Andrey Shved, the current initiative does not mean a return to the previous practice. He recalled that the Belarusian military prosecutor's office was liquidated in 2014, and then the situation in the world was completely different, including in military terms. “We are not talking about recreating it in the image or appearance that it was, but about creating the Main Military Prosecutor’s Office in a truncated version, the number of which is several times smaller than the Belarusian military prosecutor’s office. But there is a question that if such a decision is made, military prosecutors will be solely responsible for overseeing the observance of the rule of law in the troops at different periods of time. The decision will be made only based on the results of an additional meeting with the head of state,” the prosecutor general said.

On the investigation of the facts of the genocide

"The second question is about genocide. A number of proposals are being crystallized for a more serious consideration by our society of the facts of the genocide of the Belarusian people during the Great Patriotic War. But also propaganda of this issue, especially among young people. So that young people know what happened. For what? So that this does not happen again," the President said.

Alexander Lukashenko asked how the relevant work is being carried out at the moment and in the future.

"The activity of investigative actions is not decreasing. At the moment, we have identified more than 2.5 thousand previously unknown settlements that were destroyed. Including at least 80 who shared the fate of Khatyn," the prosecutor general shared the details with reporters.

When investigating the facts of the genocide, 17,000 witnesses were interrogated, and a lot of work was done to perpetuate the memory of the victims of the war.

"Active work is being carried out with young people. It is extremely important that the results of the investigation of the criminal case on the genocide, that the truth about the genocide be brought to every citizen of our country, especially our children. In this regard, certain aspects of the introduction of the results of the investigation into the educational process and ideological work were reported. Instructions were given, including the preparation of educational material, which should be in every school from September 1. This task will be completed," Andrei Shved emphasized.

On important issues in the economy

The third topic of the report is also significant, the head of state stressed. "The question of instructions to the Prosecutor General on important issues in the economy. Let's say agriculture is a loss of livestock . Including the payment of wages. You always look at this issue. Safety and so on," the President listed.

In the same vein, the prosecution authorities are faced with the task of countering and preventing manifestations of corruption. "This is typical, first of all, for the industrial system. How are things in this area in the Gomel region? There were many complaints in due time. How does the new governor cope with these issues?" - the Belarusian leader outlined the questions.

According to Andrei Shved, the intensity of verification activities by law enforcement officers will not decrease: there are still a lot of shortcomings in the agricultural sector in the country, and this is not only mismanagement.

"Facts of violation of the law in the implementation of land reclamation have been revealed, 14 criminal cases have been initiated. It has been established that money is being stolen in almost all regions. According to a preliminary investigation, in the amount of at least 800 thousand rubles. In addition, about one and a half thousand hectares, in which budget money (more than 9 million rubles) was invested in the course of land reclamation, has not yet been involved in economic turnover," the head of the supervisory department noted.

Andrei Shved warned: for prosecutors, the inevitability of responsibility for any crime is the main principle. "Do everything necessary to ensure that you work according to the law," he addressed the heads of farms.

FINALLY DECIDE. How Belarus competes with Canadians and whether it will build ports in Russia

On July 18, the President held a meeting on the creation of port facilities. Alexander Lukashenko recalled that in January of this year, the issue of port facilities for transshipment of Belarusian cargo was already considered. Mostly it was about potash fertilizers. This time, this topic was also discussed, which is quite obvious, given the large volumes of supplies, but the issue of the supply of petroleum products was also added. "The areas of work have been identified, the necessary decisions have been made. It's time to check the clock and, if necessary, correct and coordinate our further actions and plans," the President said.

“The situation and foreign policy conjuncture are developing extremely dynamically today. But, we must pay tribute, the Belarusian economy continues to work and find new opportunities in these difficult conditions,” Alexander Lukashenko stressed. “We must quickly respond to all challenges and ensure the delivery of export cargo to buyers. The key point is the speed of decision-making.”

In this regard, the head of state outlined a number of key issues. One of them - at what stage is the creation of own capacities for sea transportation? “It is clear that we left (not of our own accord) from traditional ports and are working on transshipment of our cargo, which is about 20 million tons, in all ports of the Russian Federation,” the President noted.

Alexander Lukashenko asked if there were any concrete results in this direction, what ports are involved in the transportation of potash fertilizers and oil products, what are the problems in this regard, is there an understanding of how much potassium the Belarusian side can transship through the ports of the Russian Federation on acceptable terms.

In addition, there are alternative options for cooperation in the northwestern region of Russia. “This should be the main issue,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted. According to him, now Belarus has two possible options, each with its own advantages and disadvantages - Murmansk and Primorsk.

"It is necessary to finally decide what needs to be done - to build a terminal, a port or to modernize any existing one, and immediately start work," the head of state emphasized. "As far as I know, we are building and modernizing somewhere near Leningrad. Near Murmansk we are still telephoning."

The meeting also discussed a draft decree on the sale of certain types of goods for export .

About increased volumes

As First Deputy Prime Minister Nikolai Snopkov reported at the meeting, this year Belarus transported 4 times more cargo through Russian ports than in the same period last year. “If in 6 months of last year we transported 1.5 million tons of Belarusian cargo through Russian seaports, this year the volume has already amounted to almost 6 million tons. The growth is 400%. Almost the entire volume - 97% - is chemical mineral fertilizers,oil and oil products," he said.

The results of the work begun in April last year to organize the transshipment of Belarusian potash through the seaports of the north-west and south of Russia today allow us to have port capacities for transshipment of about 1 million tons of products per month, or 12 million tons per year. The Belarusian side managed to achieve cost-effective transshipment conditions in the terminals of the ports of St. Petersburg. In the first half of this year, 2.7 million tons of potash fertilizers were shipped through these ports.

"The main ports are Bronka, the Baltic Ship Engineering Plant, the Sea Fishing Port, Keystone Logistics. The base one, in accordance with the agreements between the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Belarus and the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, is Bronka," the First Deputy Prime Minister said.

On the export of potash fertilizers, logistics and competition

At the end of the meeting, Nikolai Snopkov shared a number of new details with journalists. Thus, Belarus expects to export 8 million tons of potash fertilizers this year. And this is despite the logistics that have risen in price after the imposition of sanctions: "From two to five times - with regard to transshipment. Accordingly, with regard to the increased railway track, this is also about 2-2.5 times."

"Fulfilling the tasks set, we will reach 8 million tons of fertilizer sales this year. At the same time, Belaruskali is operating at a profit. It provides its investment program in six months, having already invested Br600 million in investments, that is, its investments are in accordance with the plan," the First Deputy Prime Minister stressed .

The Belarusian company is currently the second largest in the world in terms of production of potash fertilizers. The first and third positions are occupied by Canadian companies. "This suggests that, in principle, the sales system is built effectively, despite the increased costs," said Nikolai Snopkov.

According to him, due to sanctions pressure, Belarus lost 5.5 million tons out of 9-10 million tons (on average in recent years) of the total supply of domestic potash fertilizers to foreign markets. Accordingly, about 4.5 million tons remained in the markets of friendly countries. "This year we will be transporting 8 million tons, that is, in fact, twice as much potassium to friendly markets, replacing the lost markets of unfriendly countries. Hence the conclusion: CANADA is a competitor for us, but, as you can see from the numbers, we are doing an excellent job with this competition," the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

At present, Belarus has compensated for the port capacities that were previously lost due to sanctions pressure: "Today we can ship 12 million tons (potash fertilizers. - Approx. BelTA) per year. Over the previous 10 years, on average, we exported 10-12 million tons per year."

“We see the situation on the market [ the world market for potash fertilizers]. There are estimates that this is not yet the bottom (in terms of the price of this type of product. – BelTA's note), said Nikolai Snopkov. “Today, in principle, all companies have begun to play the game “volumes above price”. By order of the President, we have been doing this since last year. That is, we set the supply of volumes higher than the price. Moreover, the production cost of Belaruskali allows this. "And we can compete on price for a long time. But the issue of logistics becomes key. In order to effectively sell fertilizers, ensure the profitability of the producer Belaruskali, and, accordingly, payments to the budget, we need optimally efficient logistics. This is what we will continue to do."

On the construction of own ports

In the near future, the government will submit to the President the final version of its vision for the organization of port infrastructure in the medium term to maximize the cost of transshipment.

"We have a product that is in demand in the world. We will transport it to where we see the lowest cost. There may be variations. There are stable points of shipment, where we understand the volumes and costs, and changing points that compete with each other to get the goods from us. We will play on this to get the minimum transshipment price. This is the main task," said Nikolay Snopkov.

Answering the question of how expedient it is now to build our own port facilities, the official noted: “To be honest, it’s variable. You just need to sit down and count. The President always requires you to remove emotions, sit down and count. The only thing I know for sure is that we will count not in the moment. build or not.

Nikolai Snopkov emphasized that such facilities as a port, if built, are a national asset abroad. It is good to have such an asset if it works and it is effective. On the other hand, at the current moment it is necessary that transshipment be minimal in terms of cost. "Because we cannot afford to include investment costs in transshipment today. The price is too low (on the world market for potash fertilizers. - Note by BelTA), and every DOLLAR, as the President said, we must take into account logistics, track and save. Because the price is really borderline and we are not sure that this is the bottom," the First Deputy Prime Minister said .

On all relevant issues, the government intends to decide in the near future and develop the best option.

FROM LOANS TO MILITIES. What important laws the President signed this week

The legislative process in Belarus goes through several stages. Careful preparation and discussion of bills in the House of Representatives - the lower house of the Belarusian parliament. After the final adoption of the document by the deputies, it is the turn of the senators from the upper house - the Council of the Republic. And after their approval, the final verdict - to be a law or not - is up to the President. Last week, Alexander Lukashenko signed several landmark laws at once.

The inevitability of responsibility for genocide

The head of state signed the law . The document is aimed at ensuring the inevitability of responsibility for genocide, other grave crimes and the restoration of historical justice.

The law provides for the inadmissibility of refusing to initiate criminal proceedings and terminating proceedings against deceased persons who have committed crimes against the peace and security of mankind that do not have a statute of limitations, including genocide, as well as war crimes.

If the guilt of the deceased person is proven, it is envisaged that a guilty verdict is passed against him without imposing a punishment.

Simplifying the construction process

The President signed. The document combines and systematizes the normative instructions contained in various legislative acts.

The Code gives the right to the regional, MINSK city executive committees to make decisions on the placement of objects on the territory of the corresponding region, the city of Minsk with deviation from the approved urban planning documentation, subject to the requirements and restrictions established by law.

Simplified construction process for different categories of objects. In particular, cases have been identified where the development of design documentation is not mandatory or is carried out in a reduced volume, the procedure for the construction and reconstruction of single-family residential buildings has been optimized, and a notification principle has been introduced in relation to the construction and installation works.

The issues of suspending the construction of facilities and making decisions on their conservation have been regulated.

National interests in publishing

The head of state signed a law aimed at improving the mechanisms for protecting national interests in the field of publishing.

The law provides for the expansion of the list of grounds for re-registration of publishers and producers of printed materials, as well as for the suspension of the certificate of state registration as a publisher.

In addition, the Ministry of Information is vested with the authority to decide on the suspension of the certificates of state registration of publishers and the abolition of the powers of the COURT to make such decisions.

Protecting the interests of borrowers

The President signed the law. The document amended the Banking Code of Belarus in order to improve the legal regulation of banking relations, taking into account the current legislation, law enforcement practice and international experience. Thus, the status of the NATIONAL BANK as a state body responsible for ensuring financial stability in banking and other areas regulated by it is being strengthened, the level of legal protection of consumers of banking services is being increased, and an excessive financial burden on borrowers is being eliminated.

In order to increase the level of legal protection for consumers of banking services, a ban was introduced on the establishment in loan agreements of conditions for the payment of interest in an increased amount in case of non-repayment (non-repayment) of the loan by the borrower on time, the amount of fines and penalties paid in connection with non-fulfillment or improper fulfillment of obligations under the loan agreement is limited. Also, a list of cases has been established in which the bank has the right to demand early repayment of the loan from the borrower. These include grounds that objectively create significant risks of loan default," the press service said.

The law provides for the establishment of qualification requirements and requirements for business reputation for officials performing key functions in the bank. Fixing this norm in the Banking Code will ensure the formation of effective corporate governance in banks.

Civil uprising

Alexander Lukashenko signed the law. The document creates the legal basis for the voluntary participation of citizens in ensuring martial law imposed in the administrative-territorial (territorial) units of the republic, as well as additional conditions for assisting the territorial internal affairs bodies in the exercise of their powers and protecting property of all forms of ownership from criminal and other encroachments.

Training and combat centers

Belarus has ratified . The relevant law was signed by the head of state.

The agreement regulates the creation and operation of combat training centers based on military units in Belarus and Russia, determines their main tasks and the procedure for interaction between the ministries of defense in organizing the comprehensive provision of these centers.

FOOD FRONT. What war does Lukashenko demand to fight from dawn to dusk

Friday, July 21, for the entire agricultural sector of the country was the moment of truth. The report had to be kept at the highest level - Alexander Lukashenko held a conference call on the issues of the harvesting campaign. At the table in Minsk, he gathered the heads of the central authorities , and the governors held a report via video link from the regions.

This is a traditional event - in such formats, the President has repeatedly heard officials over the years of his presidency. Following the terminology of employees of law enforcement agencies, it is mainly not punitive, but preventive. The results of the harvest (and this is not only bread, but also a whole fan of other crops) will be summed up in one and a half to two months, but for now - at the start of the campaign - it's time to get together, look into each other's eyes, identify the most problematic issues and try to quickly solve them. And although at the crossing, as they say, they don’t change horses, but there were also personnel decisions.

“Harvesting is always the number one issue. In fact, the moment of truth and the end of the great work of the entire agro-industrial complex during the agricultural year,” Alexander Lukashenko noted. “I invited you to a conference call in this composition due to the fact that, frankly, I have fears of weakening personnel due to weather conditions. In Belarus, it always happens like this: it will dry out and then flood. Keep in mind, this may be, and most likely it will be this year. it can be very wet and rainy in August, and then we will still not get the harvest due to our disorganization due to wet weather.”

"In order to ensure our own food security, so that, as the people say, we have "and bread, and yes bread" on the table, so that processors are provided with raw materials, and livestock - with feed, now we all need to organize as much as possible. Strada is, if you like, our food front. it is better to fight on this front than on a hot one," the Belarusian leader stressed.

Bread harvesting is a nationwide affair. “I know that many men, especially those who come from the countryside, specially take vacations in July and get jobs as combine operators in order to earn good extra money for their families (to send their children to school soon),” Alexander Lukashenko noted.

About problematic issues

At first glance, the range of problems and issues discussed in connection with the harvesting campaign has remained unchanged over the years. Not only the President spoke on these issues at the selector, but also those who directly keep their finger on the pulse - the Chairman of the State Control Committee and the Prosecutor General.

It is always important to harvest crops in optimal time and without losses, to ensure its safety and prepare the soil for sowing winter crops. At the same time, handle the equipment with care, repair and maintain it in time, purchase, if necessary, a new one. To solve the issue of personnel during the hot season, involving machine operators, including from third-party departments and organizations. Minimize illegal manifestations, such as theft, drunkenness, registration, violation of fire safety. And do not forget about conscientious workers and real heroes of the harvest - from catering in the field and providing uniforms to timely and decent wages, coupled with well-deserved awards and attention from the media.

All this was discussed on conference calls and 5, and 10, and 20 years ago. But here, again, the prevention factor is important so that these problems do not grow. After all, no one canceled the human factor. And the scale of the problems, it must be admitted, has been decreasing over the years. Even in this dry summer, we are talking about the prospects for a harvest that in other years could be considered a record. Belarus is consistently among the world leaders in the export of a number of food products, and now there is no question of purchasing productive combines for fields with a yield of more than 40-50 centners per hectare - there are their own, no worse. As well as grain dryers, and much more.

“I have supported all your wishes to help the countryside, to support the agricultural complex. The necessary decisions on the allocation of budget loans for the purchase of mineral fertilizers, fuels and lubricants, and the repair of equipment have been adopted. Therefore, I have every right to demand, as harshly as possible, high results and returns. Moreover, last year’s practice showed that our agricultural organizations are able to harvest decent crops,” Aleksandr Lukashenko noted.

This time, too, the President made a real shake-up for officials and heads of organizations. "Let's go back to our fields. As the State Control Committee, the Prosecutor General's Office, the Ministry of Internal Affairs report to me, the situation is far from ideal, from normal," the President noted.

One of the main claims of the head of state was the readiness of equipment. Although some governors glibly reported that almost all combines are in perfect order, however, there is a decent percentage of those that do not pass technical inspection . "The technical inspection is evidence that the harvester and other equipment are in good condition. Everything else is not accepted," the head of state stressed.

But the serviceability of equipment is a guarantee of the quality of cleaning. And why should farms buy new equipment, if some do not give a damn about what they already have. "If you bought with your own money, for God's sake. But today they ask for equipment, and tomorrow they come for money. At the same time, there is equipment that has not been repaired under the fence. Deal with this, Roman Alexandrovich (Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. - Approx. BelTA), and deal with it cruelly. It's time to move from chatter and incantations to concrete measures," Alexander Lukashenko demanded from the government.

“Again, the age-old disease of farmers is registration. The prosecutor’s office found 185 such cases in the republic when equipment was ready for work only on paper. This can never be forgiven!

“And the most disgusting thing is theft and drunkenness. The harvest has just begun, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs opened 61 criminal cases for the theft of fuels, lubricants and grain and revealed almost 2,200 administrative offenses. The heads of farms and districts, and even in the regions, have such spells: what, the harvesting has begun, and we here call them all to account. There can be no leniency,” Alexander Lukashenko unequivocally stated .

"From year to year we cannot overcome the same problems. And where are the leadership of regions, districts, organizations? During the time of the harvest, your workplace is not an office, but a field, an elevator, a storage facility," the head of state said.

About the situation in the regions

During the meeting, the governors reported on the situation in their regions. At the same time, the head of state clearly demanded: to report without self-reports and to concentrate primarily on problems.

The situation in the regions is somewhat different, but it is understandable - if in the south of the country they are already actively involved in harvesting, then in the northern regions, mass suffering starts only in a week. There are certain difficulties everywhere, but there is no catastrophe, they assured the President. Plans and roadmaps have been drawn up on how to compensate for the shortage of grain and grasses from the first cut. There are good views of corn and a number of other fodder crops. Some fields had to be resown against the backdrop of drought.

They promised to take into account technical claims and rectify the situation as quickly as possible.

And with the purchase of an additional volume of grain in Russia, the issue was resolved at the state level. "The government assures us that this amount is almost enough for us to provide the country with food and feed grains. I have absolutely no doubt about it. In addition, I made a decision to purchase grain from Russia. The price is still close to the cost of our grain, which is why the decision was made. I would like to hear what has been done in this regard. I repeat what was said in Orsha: grain today is akin to gold and foreign exchange reserves. It is always useful and constantly growing in price. was and never will be. That's for sure. And if we have free capacities, why not fill them with a grain reserve," Alexander Lukashenko said.

The only issue that was identified by several governors at once was fuel. There is a lot of agricultural work ahead, and we need to help with loans. Naturally, exclusively on a returnable basis. The President instructed the government to resolve the issue: "The debts must be paid. If they do not pay, then there will be trouble after a while. But taking into account all the circumstances, together in the government, you will figure it out and make proposals to me next week, no later."

Finance Minister Yury Seliverstov during the selector reported on the state of affairs with the settlements of agricultural organizations for fuel and other products necessary for the preparation and conduct of the harvesting campaign. It was also about the timeliness of repayment of credit obligations. “If you have taken a loan, it must be returned on time,” the President stressed in this regard. “Only then can you come (this is an exception) to ask for more money in debt.” At the same time, payments for delivered grain are always carried out on time, which was confirmed by the governors.

Speaking about weather conditions, Alexander Lukashenko drew attention to the fact that the situation is different everywhere: in some regions, the land suffered more, in others less. "I understand very well that these are not last year's conditions. If there was no rain in the country for 40 days, then, naturally, this was somehow reflected in all regions. But it is wrong to refer to the fact that it's a disaster, everything burned down, it's wrong. Yes, we won't get last year's record harvest, but I don't demand this from you. ", - said the head of state.

It must be admitted that most of the problematic issues in the countryside have accumulated in the eastern regions of the country. And this applies not only to harvesting, but also to approaches to managing in general. For example, the sore topic of cattle safety . All this was also discussed at the meeting.

Alexander Lukashenko warned that there is nowhere to retreat in the Vitebsk, Mogilev and Gomel regions: "That's it! There is nowhere to retreat! The eastern regions must make progress. They must develop and give normal dynamics."

With regard to the Gomel region, the President expressed himself even more categorically, although he was assured that the situation had been stabilized on problematic issues: "Determine yourself, invite any minister for help. They will come and support you. But the Gomel region needs to be pulled out of the swamp.

About the new position for the minister

During the conference call, it became known that Alexander Lukashenko would appoint the current head of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Igor Brylo, as an assistant to the President in the Vitebsk region. The official was now separately responsible for this region, and now the region will be directly strengthened by another experienced manager. Moreover, the tasks to be solved there are no less than in the ministry.

“From this harvesting campaign, the Minister of Agriculture is an assistant to the Vitebsk region. And I, Igor, report weekly on the situation in the Vitebsk region. It seems that they forgot to work there. And everyone is waiting. They have some hope that someone will come, bring money and something else,” the President said. “You know our approaches there.

The President also instructed to promptly select a candidate for a new minister: "Determine the Minister of Agriculture, Roman Aleksandrovich (Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko. - Note by BelTA). Next week, there should be a candidate. We cannot harvest bread when there is no one responsible for it."

Roman Golovchenko

Addressing Governor Alexander Subbotin during the meeting, the President said: “I would like you to accept a new assistant. You understand that I am not sending Brylo into exile. But in order for us to put the Vitebsk region on its feet. He knows what to do. We will talk with him separately about his work. a man there, not fallen from the moon, who has worked in the government for quite some time."

By the way, Alexander Lukashenko even praised Alexander Subbotin himself after his report for how deeply he delved into the issues of agriculture after his previous work in high positions: “I am already glad that you speak clearly, using agricultural terms.

About personnel discipline

During regional trips and meetings, Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly pointed out the need to build a clear personnel vertical so that there is demand and understanding of who is responsible for a particular area of ​​work. And the approach "I screwed up here - I went to work elsewhere" does not suit the President at all.

All the necessary decisions on personnel have been made: “I want to say this publicly again. Today, not a single specialist, not a single head of an agricultural enterprise can be transferred to another job or quit without the decision of the chairman of the district executive committee. The same thing - not a single machine operator, milkmaid, and so on in an agricultural enterprise (collective farm, state farm) can take a step left or right without the decision of the leader. A closed vertical and responsibility. "

"I say again: it's better to fight in the field than at the front! Does anyone really understand this? Bring iron order. Everything comes from the cadres. There is a normal leader, which means that the organization (collective farm, state farm and others) will work normally. No, there will be no work. We will spend, as always, big money, equipment, fertilizers, allocate loans. Separate from pensioners, doctors, teachers and send them there," the head of state said .

“Well, if there is a return, then all right, we will lend. But if there is no return, what talks can there be? There can be no talks,” the Belarusian leader stressed.

About equipment under the fence and from the factory

Alexander Lukashenko pointed out the inadmissibility of the fact that unrepaired equipment simply stands under a fence, while households begin to ask for new equipment and funds for it. "No equipment can stand under the fence. If you can't repair it, you have to give it to the industrialists. They will repair it and sell it for half the price," he said.

Moreover, the system of such work in Belarus has already been built and is bearing fruit. For example, in the report of the chairman of the Vitebsk Regional Executive Committee, Alexander Subbotin, the following information was given: “We are working intensively here. This year, 38 combines and 102 tractors of various capacities have been assembled and will continue to operate from this scrap. Both the government and the ministry are monitoring us very strictly here, and with visual control.”

Alexander Lukashenko asked the Minister of Industry Alexander Rogozhnik why, according to the data of the regulatory authorities, failures of purchased domestic equipment are recorded in some farms. "I will deal with these facts. But I assure you that the equipment is produced with a sufficient level of reliability," the minister replied. In support of his words, he cited an example from a recent business trip to the Russian city of Kemerovo, where he visited a farm that uses Belarusian agricultural machinery, and there was not a single complaint about its work.

In this regard, the President agreed that not only the quality of manufacturing equipment is important, but also the conditions for its operation and maintenance. "Operation and reliability of equipment depend not only on the equipment, but also on who was driving," he said. At the same time, the quality of equipment supplied for export and that sold domestically must be equally good, the head of state drew attention.

About final assignments

Summing up the results of the meeting, Alexander Lukashenko not only touched on the topics already discussed, but also outlined his approaches to a number of topical issues.

Alexander Lukashenko paid special attention to the topic of choosing the main agricultural crops, which should be the main focus. It was about winter barley, rape, corn. He dwelled in detail on the advantages of the first two crops, but emphasized that in no case does he insist on the need for their widespread cultivation. The feasibility of this should be assessed locally.

"There is no need to put pressure: 'Let's cultivate, as Nikita Sergeevich once demanded to cultivate corn.' Although he was right. Even here, in Belarus. Take this year - if there was no corn, it would be very difficult for us. Despite the drought, corn in all fields gives a good result. Therefore, today there is no need to throw corn on the side of a person who is no longer there and who turned out to be right," Alexander Lukashenko said.

"These two cultures will exist, they need to be cultivated," the President summed up. "But technology and technology again. There will be nothing without technology."

Continuing the conversation about technological discipline, the President focused on observing rational approaches to preparing the soil for future crops and organizing stubble cultivation in cases where it is not rational to harvest straw for livestock needs. Rationally, according to Alexander Lukashenko, one should treat corn crops, having decided on the strategy: what to cook for silage and what to leave for grain. The President also spoke about the purchase of seeds that are not produced in our country, for example, alfalfa. According to the head of state, in this case it is advisable to organize a general purchase for the needs of all agricultural organizations, which will allow purchasing seeds at a better price due to significant volumes.

One of the instructions of the head of state concerned the additional provision of agricultural organizations with machine operators during the harvesting campaign: "The most important thing is that this year we must complete the development of the practice of inviting machine operators from outside, especially from industrial enterprises. We must clearly understand how much we will need this year and next."

Authorized and assistants - to immediately go to the field and provide all possible support to the governors and regions in organizing the harvesting campaign. How you will work there is up to you, just don’t interfere,” Alexander Lukashenko voiced another instruction.

The President also noted that he receives complaints about untimely payments by processing enterprises for products supplied to agricultural organizations and farmers. In particular, it was about MILK and MEAT . “This, Roman Alexandrovich (Golovchenko, prime minister. - approx. BelTA), is unacceptable. You need to find money anywhere,” the head of state stressed.

Particular attention is paid to the formation of reserves. "The stock of bad is not chinіts". It is necessary to have reserves, stocks. Whatever it costs us, we need to look not only around, but also inside at our reserves, which we can use," the President noted.

The head of state directed all responsible officials in the center and locally to actively conduct the harvesting campaign and take it very seriously: “I repeat once again: there is no time for a buildup. We have already started to harvest winter barley and partly on rapeseed, even in the Vitebsk region we have already started harvesting wheat. ".

PRESIDENTIAL TETE-A-TETE. What is known about the meeting between Lukashenka and Putin in St. Petersburg

About, which took place on July 23 in St. Petersburg , Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin agreed earlier. The presidents arrived at the official part of the talks together and without ties, which gave the conversation a certain informal tone. And the subsequent joint program and plans of the leaders only confirmed this.

"At the beginning of the conversation, I would like to note that all our plans are being implemented, and even at a better pace than we expected," Vladimir Putin.

He noted the good state of the economies of the two countries, the expected economic growth for the year, the full implementation of plans for the construction of the Union State and other successes in joint work. “So everything is moving at least, let’s say modestly, satisfactorily. We will, of course, talk about security issues in the region. I hope that today and tomorrow we will still have the opportunity to discuss all this in an informal setting, in great detail and in detail,” the President of Russia said.

Alexander Lukashenko in his opening speech touched upon many issues, including the course of the special military operation, the lack of results from the counter-offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and the increased military activity of NATO in Poland. Another important topic is the plans for the development of economic cooperation between Belarus and Russia.

“We won't meet it in a day. Therefore, tomorrow we will still have time. I understand that you will find time for us to talk,” the President of Belarus specified with his colleague.

"Of course. I changed some of my plans. We can spend one and a half or two days calmly," Vladimir Putin confirmed.

“Excellent! We will settle these issues in a day and a half,” Alexander Lukashenko said. “There is nothing extraordinary here. We have long planned and are meeting. It will be necessary - at any time, as we always say, we will meet and discuss our tactical and strategic issues.”

After the official part of the talks, which took place in the Konstantinovsky Palace, the presidents visited sights in Kronstadt together. First, they arrived at the Museum and Historical Park "Isle of Forts", examined the exposition of the Museum of Naval Glory. Another item on the joint informal program of the presidents was a visit to the Stavropegic St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral in Kronstadt, also known as the Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker. This temple was built over a hundred years ago and is now considered the main temple of the Russian Navy. In the same place, in Kronstadt, Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin talked with local residents and tourists, who did not fail to take memorable photos with them.

On the war against NATO and the successes of Russia

"Yesterday was not an easy day. According to our data. You will also say your opinion later. It was a very difficult day. Fortunately, it ended so decently. According to our data, more than 15 Leopards (German-made tanks. - Approx. BelTA) were destroyed and more than 20 Bradleys" (US infantry fighting vehicle. - Approx. BelTA) in one battle. In my opinion, this has never happened to foreign ones," the head of state said .

"There, on the other side, there were units fully equipped with foreign equipment," Vladimir Putin noted.

Alexander Lukashenko emphasized that the destruction of such a quantity of equipment also testifies to the great losses in the personnel of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: “Unfortunately, you can estimate how many soldiers died there from the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, when so much equipment was destroyed. I know this, because I had to serve as an officer in armored vehicles in my time. Therefore, I understand what it means to destroy so many infantry fighting vehicles and, most importantly, these vaunted Leopards.

The President of Belarus cited data from US assessments, which testify to the irretrievable losses of the Armed Forces of 26 thousand people since the start of the counteroffensive.

"More," Vladimir Putin responded.

"It's already more now. Well, a week ago they estimated more than 26,000. Since June 4 (since the beginning of the counter-offensive - approx. BelTA). I ​​wrote down the data," the President of Belarus said.

"Even more," the Russian leader said affirmatively.

Alexander Lukashenko continued: “Yesterday shows that the war has to be waged against the entire NATO bloc. A lot of them have already been armed, mercenaries have already been involved. And, importantly, why yesterday is important, the main strategic reserves are being involved.

Vladimir Putin during the meeting noted that foreign mercenaries also suffer significant losses.

"Big ones. Because of their tactics," Alexander Lukashenko confirmed.

"Because of my stupidity," the Russian leader specified.

“They walk in groups,” the President of Belarus noted.

In turn, Vladimir Putin stressed that the public of countries whose governments are now sending people to the war zone should also know about what is happening. "And we will bring this to the attention of the people so that they evaluate the actions of their rulers," he said.

On gratitude to Putin for clear and open support

Alexander Lukashenko in the protocol part of the talks thanked his colleague for his recent statement about security guarantees to the Belarusian side.

“I just want to thank you. You are the first person in Russia who said this openly, clearly and understandably. God forbid, aggression against Belarus is like against Russia. We take this into account in the development of our Armed Forces,” the head of state said.

As BelTA reported with reference to TASS , on July 21, at an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin said that unleashing aggression against Belarus would mean aggression against the Russian Federation. In this case, Moscow will respond with all available means.

About the failure of the Ukrainian counter-offensive and troops in Poland

At the meeting, the head of the Belarusian state stated that there was no counteroffensive from the Ukrainian forces.

"No, it exists. It just failed," the President of Russia remarked to this.

"It failed. There are no results," the Belarusian leader confirmed. We see. And a little more than 100 km from Grodno - the second brigade is being transferred. The division is with them, but so far the brigades have approached. They opened the repair of "Leopards" - the Poles on their territory. And Rzeszow is becoming more active - the airfield where the Americans are transferring equipment and others. "

On the smokescreen and the West's plans to dismember Ukraine

Speaking about the military strengthening in Poland and the transfer of significant forces to the borders of the Union State, Alexander Lukashenko drew attention to the fact that this country wants to get something in return and raises this issue.

"Obviously - money, weapons. This is understandable. But now, you also noted this, there is a lot of talk "in parts to accept Ukraine into NATO." What is behind this? It's a smoke screen, - the President is sure. - To tear off this piece of western Ukraine. This is under the guise of admission to NATO, so that the population can enter. They want to chop off western Ukraine and annex it to Poland. This is the payment for the active participation of the Poles in this operation against the troops of the Russian Federation. The Americans support this."

Alexander Lukashenko noted that the leaders of Belarus and Russia saw this half a year ago and previously discussed the possibility of such a development of events. "This is unacceptable to us. The separation of western Ukraine, the dismemberment of Ukraine and the transfer of lands to Poland are unacceptable. And, if the western population of Ukraine needs it, we will, of course, support them. I ask you to discuss and think over this issue. Naturally, I would like you to support us in this regard. If there is such support, and western Ukraine asks for this help, we will, of course, provide assistance and support to the western population in Ukraine. If so, we will support them in every way ki," the head of state stressed .

"Because we find ourselves from the west - the Balts and the Poles - under their military influence. And it turns out that from the south as well. The Union State will still have to defend itself, as you said. Therefore, such approaches are unacceptable," Aleksandr Lukashenko added.

He once again stressed that the parties intend to counteract such a development of events in every possible way. "And I ask that you also look at this issue in terms of our support already in western Ukraine," the head of state addressed his Russian counterpart.

On the "tourist" aspirations of the Wagnerites

Alexander Lukashenko spoke about the desire of Wagner PMC fighters to “go on an excursion” to Warsaw and Rzeszow: “Maybe we shouldn’t have said it. But I’ll say that the Wagnerites began to “strain” us. They ask to go to the west: “Let us!” I say: “Why do you need to go west there?” Well, in a quiet one ... We control what happens. - “Well, we go on an excursion to Warsaw and Rzeszow.”

“And Zheshuv is unacceptable for them. When they fought near Artemovsk, they know where the military equipment came from. They have this inside: Zheshuv is a disaster. Of course, I keep them in the center of Belarus, as agreed. I would not want to relocate them there.

On the joint economic plan of Belarus and Russia

As for economic cooperation, Alexander Lukashenko proposed to instruct the governments of the two countries to think over an appropriate plan for the future. "The bottom line is relying on our own strengths. We will not bend to anyone. We have enough brains. There are more than enough resources. And we need to build a development plan for our Fatherland. As I say: two states, one Fatherland. And we can do it. But the main forces here - in Russia - have long been. And if our governments work out such a plan, it will be good," the head of state said.

“And even if things get a little worse for us, people will understand and support us. Because they will see the light at the end of the tunnel,” the Belarusian leader is sure.

Moreover, the countries have already begun to work in this direction, developing cooperation, including in such areas as microelectronics, space, and agriculture. “And everywhere we see good sprouts. So we need to combine this into a plan, appoint responsible ones. And on this we will do our job strategically,” the President of Belarus said.

“The economy is the foundation. If there is an economy, we will decide everything else,” the Belarusian leader is sure.