The border agencies of Russia and Belarus are jointly advancing border-security measures within the Union State framework, according to a report published on Belarus’ Telegram channel. The coordinated effort aims to strengthen the integrity of the shared frontier and adapt security practices to current challenges and threats facing the state border. Officials described the plan as a comprehensive set of actions designed to align border control practices with evolving risk environments and regional dynamics.
The statement notes that the border-guard authorities are refining the structure of border security through a deliberate package of measures. These steps are intended to respond to evolving security realities while preserving smooth cross-border movement for legitimate travel and trade between the parties of the Union State. The announcement emphasizes ongoing attention to external-border developments and the need for proactive coordination across agencies to maintain stable border conditions.
At the 58th session of the Border Committee Board of the Union State, leadership from the Belarusian and Russian border agencies participated alongside senior officials. Leaders named in the discussions included the head of Belarus’ border department and the head of Russia’s border service, along with the Union State Secretary. The meeting focused on reviewing border-security arrangements and the latest situation at the Union State’s external boundaries, aiming to ensure unified responses to potential threats and to reinforce mutual confidence in border-management practices.
Earlier communications from Belarus’ defense authorities indicated planned exercises by the country’s territorial-defense components. The schedule spanned four days, from late February to early March, and was described as encompassing theoretical and practical activities across all administrative regions. The defense ministry framed these exercises as a means to test readiness, coordination, and the capacity to respond to a range of scenarios that could affect national security and regional stability. These drills were positioned as part of a broader program to sustain high levels of interoperability among security services and to reinforce the effectiveness of border and territorial defense operations.