In a meeting held in St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko discussed the expansion of their longstanding alliance. With a 25-year union agreement in place, the two leaders emphasized the importance of their strategic partnership, which encompasses close political, economic, and military ties.
Against the backdrop of unprecedented foreign pressure, Putin highlighted the significance of Russia and Belarus cooperating closely on the international stage and offering unwavering support to each other as true allies. Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus with a firm hand for almost three decades, has heavily relied on Russian subsidies and political backing throughout his tenure.
