Lukashenko was flattered handed from the hands of Putin’s order – NTV.ru

Late last year, the Union State of Russia and Belarus was 15 years old. Today he heads the preliminary results of the integration a long way. The process is far from complete. One of their documents signed today ?? the steps for the development of the Union State until 2017, reports NTV correspondent Alexei Kondulukov .

Over the long-term integration efforts Vladimir Putin today awarded Alexander Lukashenko Order of Alexander Nevsky. Belarusian president was obviously flattered: St. Alexander Nevsky, he called his patron saint. During the bilateral talks, Putin and Lukashenko recalled that just last year met 11 times and twice this. However, on other sensitive issues ?? settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

Alexander Lukashenko , President of Belarus: “In the mass media have reported that Peter Poroshenko signed a decree on the establishment of a constitutional commission. That is the study of the constitution begins. What was said in Sochi. In this process, you can solve all problems. This is a tremendous breakthrough ».

Ukrainian leaders discussed topic today, especially economic devastation in the country. Recent activity in Kiev to overcome it, Putin called faithful in form, but in fact a mockery. However, the crisis in Ukraine and sanctions against Russia ?? what is called external environment, ?? affected the countries of the Union State. Mutual trade turnover decreased by 5%, amounting to $ 37 billion. Leaders today discussed how to counter recession.

Vladimir Putin , President of the Russian Federation: “There has been some reduction in the volume of mutual trade. In 2014 it amounted to about 5%. To overcome this situation and ensure the sustainability of the business dynamics of interaction are taken swift action. Governments adopted an action plan for the creation of additional conditions for the development of trade and economic cooperation. In fact it is a joint crisis plan aimed at further strengthening of Russian-Belarusian integration ».

Also in the Kremlin today signed documents on mutual recognition of judicial decisions in alimony agreement on migration and border issues, data sharing on those who are prohibited from entering or leaving the two countries.

Details ?? in the report.