Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko announced that a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin is planned for the day before the Supreme State Council session of the Union State, scheduled for April 6. He shared this plan during a public address to the Belarusian people and members of parliament, signaling a continued effort to coordinate positions between Minsk and Moscow on key regional matters. The remark was carried by TASS at the time of the speech.
During his address, Lukashenko drew a comparison to how another major leader negotiates, noting that strategies discussed in conversations with a top Chinese official resembled the approach he himself was proposing. The Belarusian leader indicated that the discussion with Putin would focus on a set of topics that he believes were not fully addressed at the previous high level meeting of the two allied states. This reflection points to a broader aim of aligning Minsk and Moscow on issues that affect security, economy, and regional stability as the two countries continue to coordinate their policy in the face of ongoing regional challenges.
According to Dmitry Peskov, the former press secretary for the Russian president, the leaders of Russia and Belarus will have an opportunity to review Minsk’s proposals regarding the conflict in Ukraine at the forthcoming Supreme State Council meeting of the Union State. The upcoming session is expected to serve as a platform for outlining concrete steps and potential arrangements that both capitals believe could contribute to resolving the crisis and restoring stability in the area. The statements underscore a shared priority of maintaining close diplomatic channels and presenting a united front on key strategic issues that affect both nations and their neighbors.