Putin and Lukashenko hold meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held a meeting in Moscow, Russian media reported, adding that the meeting took place at the Russian President’s Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside Moscow.

The two countries’ leaders discussed bilateral cooperation and addressed pressing regional and international issues.

In addition, they discussed bilateral cooperation in the economy as well as various other areas.

The Belarusian President, who is visiting Moscow, had earlier met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.