The agreement on security guarantees and the placement of the Russian "Oreshnik" in Belarus, the formation of a unified electricity market and comfortable tariffs for communication services. Following the meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, which was held in Minsk, Belarus and Russia made important decisions in various areas. All of them are aimed, first of all, at the security of our citizens. Here, in the literal sense, the protection of the borders and sovereignty of states, the stable operation of our economies, and therefore economic security. Plus, social guarantees and comfort. Belarus and Russia have a unique union experience: for 25 years (we will celebrate this significant date on December 8), we have not only survived, we have become stronger despite the global turbulence.

That case when we gathered in Minsk not only to congratulate each other on the 25th anniversary of the Union State. The results of the meeting in Minsk exceeded expectations. Three hours of work in different compositions - and this is only in the Palace of Independence, non-stop negotiations. Lukashenko and Putin worked for a total of 7 hours and 50 minutes. However, for the leaders of Belarus and Russia, this is a familiar format.

The Union State is an example of healthy integration, when the union is truly respectful, equal, in the interests of both states. The secret of success? The project is not artificial. The idea came from below, from the depths of the people, and only then was it consolidated at the highest level.

Strong sovereign states mean a strong union. This, in the opinion of our President, is the formula for the success of any integration. No violence and no absorption - this is the level of strategic alliance. Here we can thank the West. The sanctions pressure pushed official Minsk and Moscow towards closer cooperation in all areas. And the results were not long in coming.

Microelectronics, aircraft, machine tool and shipbuilding. Almost three dozen import-substituting projects are being implemented. Both Belarus and Russia benefit from them. Innovative products mean technological security, a functioning economy, jobs, and the well-being of citizens.

It is citizens who should de facto be the main beneficiaries of union integration.

One of the latest pleasant bonuses: additional high-speed Lastochka trains were sent to the Minsk-Moscow line. 700 km in 6 hours. As always, fast and comfortable. Over the past three years, Lastochkas have transported more than 2 million passengers. Belarusian export cargo went through Russian ports, which brought mutual benefit. The next step is the implementation of the Northern Sea Route project, the creation of a high-speed railway line Moscow-St. Petersburg.

A significant step in the union construction was the Treaty on the formation of a unified electricity market. It will begin next year. The mutually beneficial agreement will minimize losses in energy networks and balance tariffs.

By the way, new, more comfortable tariffs are promised to Belarusians and Russians from March 1 for the Internet and mobile communications - a decision has been signed to cancel roaming. Uniform rules for protecting consumer rights in the Union State and measures to combat illegal import of goods will also be established.

Vladimir Putin, President of Russia:

"Today, almost all issues that caused disputes and the need for coordination have been agreed upon. Of course, there is still work to be done, and we will do so. I am confident that we will achieve good results, because there is a willingness and desire to further increase our joint constructive work. And there are no issues that would cause dissatisfaction in the development of our relations. They simply do not exist today. There are, I repeat, topics that need to be worked on. And we will do so."

Perhaps the headliner of yesterday's statements was the newest Russian missile system "Oreshnik" and its deployment on the territory of Belarus. And in general, the strengthening of the allied defense. Belarus and Russia have reached an unprecedented level of military strategic alliance, having signed the Treaty on Security Guarantees the day before and approved the Concept of Security of the Union State in the interests of their citizens and the sovereignty of their states.

Belarus is very concerned about the situation in Western Europe, especially near our borders on the Polish and Lithuanian side. "Oreshnik" could cool the hot heads of our opponents.