the highest state emblem of Russia; Putin’s gift to Lukashenko

report Mehr News Agency, citing Tass, the presidents of Russia and Belarus met in the Kremlin on Wednesday.

During this meeting, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, presented the Order of Saint Andrew, the highest state order of Russia, to his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko. .

This ceremony was held in St. Andrew Kremlin Hall.

On August 30, the President of Russia signed the decree awarding this medal to Lukashenko at the same time as the 70th birthday of the President of Belarus. In this decree, it is stated that Lukashenko will receive this award due to his outstanding achievements in developing relations and strategic partnership between the two countries and strengthening the friendship between the two countries.