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.” T
he Russian president added that “there are some positive developments, as our negotiators have told me.” Putin promised to brief Lukashenko in more detail later.
For his part, Lukashenko said that Ukraine’s plan to attack Donbas also included intentions to strike Belarus.
Putin also 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.”
The Russian strongman 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.
Putin 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.
Source: Agencies
