Putin, Lukashenko to meet after Russia warns about aggression against Belarus
(VOVWORLD) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko will meet on Sunday, the Kremlin said, two days after Moscow warned that any aggression against the its neighbour would be considered an attack on Rusia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speak during a meeting at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi, Russia June 9, 2023. (Photo: REUTERS)
After Poland decided earlier this week to move military units closer to its border with Belarus in response to the arrival in Belarus of forces from Russia's Wagner Group, Putin said Moscow would use all means it has to react to any hostility towards Minsk.
The Kremlin said that Lukashenko is paying a working visit to Russia and will talk to Putin about further development of the countries' "strategic partnership".
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