This was reported by the press service of the Kremlin.

“Some aspects of interaction within the framework of integration associations in the Eurasian space were touched upon, including in connection with the preparation of the upcoming meeting of the leaders of the member states of the Collective Security Treaty Organization,” the statement says.

It is noted that the leaders also discussed the situation in the context of the ongoing special military operation to protect Donbass.

“The mutual intention to further strengthen the Russian-Belarusian relations of partnership and alliance has been confirmed,” the message adds.

Earlier, Putin held talks with French leader Emmanuel Macron.