Negotiations between Putin and Lukashenko ended in Sochi

Talks between Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko ended in Sochi. This was reported by the telegram channel of the press service of Lukashenka "Pool of the First".

Negotiations behind closed doors lasted more than four hours. Statements for the press and signing of documents after them are not expected.

Before the start of negotiations, Putin and Lukashenko had a short dialogue in the presence of journalists. Putin announced that Russia would provide a $1.5 billion loan to Belarus, while Lukashenko thanked him for his support and called Russia "big brother."

• The meeting between Putin and Lukashenko was the first since the presidential elections in Belarus (they took place on August 9), after which mass protests began in the country demanding a revision of the voting results.
• After the presidential elections in Belarus, Vladimir Putin congratulated Lukashenka on his victory (according to the Belarusian CEC, he won about 80% of the vote). In early September, a large delegation of the Russian government headed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin visited Minsk.