The Kremlin called the topic of telephone talks between Putin and Lukashenko

“Both sides reaffirmed their intention to further strengthen the Russian-Belarusian allied relations,” the message says.

In addition, the parties discussed the issue of the Nagorno-Karabakh settlement.

Both leaders also praised their cooperation in the fight against the spread of coronavirus infection.

Lukashenko congratulated Putin and all Russians on National Unity Day.

Earlier, the Belarusian media reported on the telephone conversation between Putin and Lukashenko.