Leaders of Russia and Belarus Discuss Economic Ties and Strategic Cooperation

A lengthy phone conversation between Russia’s president Vladimir Putin and Belarus’s president Alexander Lukashenko was reported to have covered a wide range of topics tied to the two nations’ economic relationship and broader bilateral affairs. The confirmation came from Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the President of the Russian Federation, who described the dialogue as substantial and detailed for its scope and depth. Peskov noted that the leaders focused on the practical aspects of trade and economic cooperation and how to strengthen collaboration across key sectors that impact both economies, markets, and employment prospects in the region.