“External threats” rallied Russia and Belarus. This was stated by the chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin.
“We are building a union state together, but each is independent in decision -making. Our relations are formed on the principles of non -interference in the internal affairs of each other, but at the same time mutually beneficial cooperation, respect and support,” Volodin wrote in his Telegram channel .
The Russian politician noted that for Russia, the issue of independence is the issue of the “existence of the state”.
“There are countries that understand that preservation of independence is an opportunity to determine their fate and plan the future. For Russia, it became possible after the Putin president is elected. It was Vladimir Vladimirovich who began the difficult path of reviving our state and gaining independence. In Belarusian The issues of sovereignty are the basis of Lukashenko’s policy.
today Russia and Belarus are countries with its political systems and economics models that provide stability and successfully confront challenges, ”said the chairman of the State Duma.
The politician recalled that on Sunday the presidential election will be held in Belarus.
“The State Duma sent its observers to them. Before the elections, for a few more days, but the European Union is already dissatisfied with them. And what elections were ever satisfied with the European Union?! Only those where their candidate wins, and not the one who defends interests his people, protects his country and its sovereignty, ”said Volodin.