President: Union State security

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in an interview that "together with our Belarusian friends, we will continue to do everything necessary to ensure the military security of the Union State by all available forces and means of our countries." According to Putin, Russia will continue to coordinate and develop joint military capabilities aimed at strengthening the collective defense of the Union State. The speech emphasizes the desire for mutual support and joint provision of security within the Union State.

Context

The Union State is a political and economic union of Russia and Belarus, including joint programs in the fields of defense, security, and socio-economic development.