Lukashenko Meets Putin to Discuss Ukraine and Border Issues

Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko made a surprise visit to Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he said the two countries would resolve the Ukrainian problem. Lukashenko also stated that Belarus, in cooperation with Russia, is meeting and exceeding its obligations, and expressed confidence that both countries will handle their common problems. The two leaders focused on what Lukashenko called a common problem on the southwestern borders.