Russia and Belarus pledge joint response to threats from ‘unfriendly countries’

Yesterday 15:51

By: Sahili Aya

Russia and Belarus pledge joint response to threats from ‘unfriendly countries’

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko agreed on Thursday to coordinate a joint response to what they described as emerging threats from “unfriendly countries.”

The announcement came during a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, an alliance designed to deepen political, economic, military, and cultural integration between Moscow and Minsk. Putin emphasized that “together we are resisting sanctions pressure. Our approaches to current issues on the international agenda are always close.”

The Russian leader highlighted close cooperation in foreign policy and defense matters, stressing that the two countries will act collectively to safeguard the military security of the Union State.

Lukashenko added that allies of Russia and China are facing unprecedented economic pressure, particularly along the western borders. He underlined that “the allied relations and strategic partnership between Belarus and Russia are vitally important to us” and noted that the next three years of union integration should prioritize technological sovereignty.

The Belarusian president also discussed the commencement of implementing the security guarantees treaty. Ahead of the council meeting, Putin and Lukashenko held an informal discussion lasting about an hour, reinforcing their commitment to a united strategic approach.