The Russian head of state promised to brief Alexander Lukashenko in more detail later
Talks between Ukraine and Russia have seen some “positive developments,” President Vladimir Putin told his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, on Friday. The two heads of state met in the Russian capital for bilateral talks.
Addressing his counterpart, Putin said that he would “definitely inform” him about the “situation around Ukraine, and, first and foremost, of how the negotiations are going now, that are being held almost daily.” The Russian president added that “there are some positive developments, as our negotiators have told me.” Putin promised to brief Lukashenko in more detail later.
Putin has hailed the high level of cooperation between Moscow and Minsk, noting that he and his Belarusian colleague were “holding meetings regularly, exchanging information by phone, adjusting our moves.” Putin also made a point of congratulating Lukashenko on the latest referendum results in Belarus, in which the majority of people voted in favor of constitutional amendments suggested by the president.
The Russian president stated that “this political process which you initiated, the dialogue with the people that you are holding” would contribute to Belarus’ stability, which is, according to Putin, a prerequisite for economic growth.
Additionally, Putin pointed out that trade between Russia and Belarus rose by 34% last year alone, concluding that “on the whole the situation is developing positively.” Yet, at the same time, the Russian head of state acknowledged that there were “problems linked to the current events, the restrictions, sanctions and so forth.” Putin, however, argued that “attempts to contain our developments have always been made,” though obviously not to the extent seen today.
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