Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting. File photoMINSK, Apr 2 Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his congratulatory message on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, said that Moscow and Minsk are facing unprecedented external pressure and the best response to unfriendly actions should be to increase integration. According to the press service of the Russian Embassy in Belarus, Russian Ambassador Boris Gryzlov read out a congratulatory message from the President of the Russian Federation during a solemn event as part of the celebration of the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Belarus and Russia, which took place in Minsk at the Bolshoi Opera and Ballet Theater.
Nilov supported the idea of a holiday on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus» Recently, Moscow and Minsk are facing unprecedented external pressure. I am sure that the best response to unfriendly actions from a number of states should be the all-out strengthening of allied Russian-Belarusian ties, building up beneficial integration processes and bilateral cooperation in all areas,” read out the congratulatory message. «. «Of course, the main task remains to ensure a prosperous and safe life for the citizens of Russia and Belarus,» Putin stressed. He expressed confidence that together the countries would be able to overcome any difficulties and obstacles.
The partnership between Russia and Belarus makes both countries stronger, Volodin said
