„Pokonamy wszystkie trudności wspólnie”. Putin i Łukaszenka prężą muskuły
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow on Saturday to discuss deepening ties. Putin highlighted the successful execution of agreements in agriculture, food, and fuel, while both nations work to strengthen their Union State. The Russian leader noted that international dynamics force them to collaborate closely to overcome challenges. He emphasized that they will succeed together through cooperation. Putin also pointed to the dynamic economic cooperation, which now includes advanced technologies. He cited statistics showing trade turnover between Moscow and Minsk reached nearly $52 billion last year and grew by 12.5 percent in the first half of 2026. Lukashenko predicted this year's balance will exceed the previous year's due to increased exchange in modern electronics, for which Belarus has significant potential.
Key points
- Putin and Lukashenko met in Moscow on Saturday to discuss strengthening the Union State.
- Trade turnover between Moscow and Minsk reached nearly $52 billion last year.
- Trade turnover between Moscow and Minsk grew by 12.5 percent in the first half of 2026.
- Lukashenko predicted 2026 trade will exceed 2025 due to increased electronics exchange.
- Putin and Lukashenko signed a security guarantee agreement in December 2024.
Timeline
Putin and Lukashenko meet in Moscow to discuss cooperation
Lukashenko meets Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin
Putin and Lukashenko sign security guarantee agreement
Union State of Russia and Belarus is established
“Pokonamy wszystkie trudności wspólnie, poprzez współpracę”
Background
The Union State of Russia and Belarus was established on January 26, 2000.
Why it matters
The December 2024 security guarantee agreement obliges both nations to provide mutual assistance if one is attacked.