Lukashenko Says Putin Agreed to Help Safeguard Security in Belarus If Asked
MOSCOW (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 15th August, 2020) Russian President Vladimir Putin promised on Saturday to help Belarus safeguard its security if asked to, his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, said.
Lukashenko said he had held a "long, detailed" conversation on security with Putin.
He said Belarus was entitled to Russia's military assistance under the CSTO and Unity State treaties.
"So I and he agreed that we will receive comprehensive assistance in ensuring Belarus' security whenever we request it," the Belarusian president was quoted as saying by the state news agency Belta.