Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko on Thursday pledged a joint response to perceived threats from “unfriendly countries,” reaffirming close ties on defense, foreign policy, and sanctions resistance. The leaders met during a session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, a supranational body fostering political, economic, military, and cultural integration.
Putin said Moscow and Minsk coordinate closely on international issues and vowed to use all available resources to ensure the Union State’s military security. He emphasized that cooperation strengthens both countries’ capacity to counter sanctions pressure and external threats.
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Lukashenko highlighted the unprecedented economic pressure faced by allies of Russia and China, stressing that strategic partnership with Russia is vital amid tensions on the western borders. He called for technological sovereignty and deeper integration as key objectives over the next three years.
The Belarusian president also noted the implementation of a security guarantees treaty between the two nations, reinforcing their joint approach to defense and regional stability. Both leaders framed their collaboration as essential for protecting shared national interests and maintaining strategic balance.
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Prior to the formal session, Putin and Lukashenko held an informal hour-long meeting, discussing the agenda and reaffirming close bilateral ties. Analysts say the declarations signal a coordinated stance amid ongoing geopolitical pressures from Western nations.