The presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, at the negotiations in Novo-Ogrivo recorded an increase in the turnover of mutual trade by 20-21% in 2026, writes Izvestia. According to the Belarusian leader, the governments of the two countries managed to resolve almost all controversial economic issues. On the eve of the CSTO summit, the parties also discussed military cooperation, supplying modern weapons and ensuring security in the western direction.

The presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, at the negotiations in Novo-Ogrivo recorded an increase in the turnover of mutual trade by 20-21% in 2026, writes Izvestia. According to the Belarusian leader, the governments of the two countries managed to resolve almost all controversial economic issues. On the eve of the CSTO summit, the parties also discussed military cooperation, supplying modern weapons and ensuring security in the western direction.