Lukashenko outlined tasks for state media: responsibility, connection with audience, regulation of advertising issue in the conditions of the global information war

25 марта 2022

A global information war is going on: Belarus and Russia are demonized before the whole world.

A statement to this effect has been made today by the President at a meeting on the activities of the state-run mass media. According to Alexander Lukashenko, our media shall keep the focus of attention of the audience and enlighten it. A draft decree regulating the issues of advertising was also submitted for consideration. It has been one of the topics of the today's big meeting.

A draft decree on advertising in mass media has been submitted to the President for consideration

Alexander Lukashenko also said something about blocking YouTube and foreign social networks in the country. According to the President, such a step is understandable, but first one should weigh the pros and cons, especially when the government-owned media outlets, and not just foreign ones, feel comfortable at such sites. The President also drew attention to the importance of human resources policy. Human potential is extremely important, both in terms of retaining experienced journalists and attracting new ones.