When Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko emerged from a dinner meeting in Moscow Thursday night, Sept. 9, they talked about further integrating their industries and economies, focusing on sectors like oil and gas, while saying little about their militaries and Russia’s efforts to create a deeper foothold next door.
CBC News: Russia continues to seek deeper foothold in Belarus
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko speaks during a press conference with Russian President following their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on Sept. 9, 2021.
