Important decisions and space prospects: First day of Alexander Lukashenko's working visit to Russia

The Presidents of Belarus and Russia familiarized themselves with the progress of work at Vostochny spaceport. As part of the first phase of the facility construction, a universal launch facility for Soyuz-2 launch vehicles was built in 2016. The second stage includes the construction of the launch pad for Angara-A5 launch vehicles and the related infrastructure. The work is supposed to be completed by the end of this year. Belarusian specialists will have an opportunity to participate in the development of the spaceport. The issue will be resolved in the near future.

Both leaders noted how confidently the Union economy works in conditions of restrictions. They also touched upon the most urgent political, diplomatic and defense challenges. Tense relations with the West are topic number one.

Vladimir Putin informed the President of Belarus in detail about the course of the Ukrainian special operation and noted the important role of our country in establishing a dialogue.

As a result, the parties agreed that in the current situation it is important to deepen the Belarusian-Russian integration. The Belarusian cosmonaut may go into space next year.

By this minute, Belarus' Forge No.1 has already departed from Blagoveshchensk to Vladivostok. The program of the working visit will continue tomorrow.