Posted: 24.06.2022 11:48:00

Shoigu: Belarus-Russia Union State’s defence capability needs to be strengthened

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu stated the need to strengthen the defence capability of the Union State of Belarus and Russia, including the regional air defence system, during his meeting with Belarus’ Defence Minister Viktor Khrenin, RIA Novosti reports

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Mr. Shoigu noted that ‘circumstances dictate the need to take urgent joint measures to strengthen the defence capability of the Union State, increase the combat readiness of the regional grouping of troops (forces) and the unified regional air defence system’.

The Russian Defence Minister stressed the topicality of this process, adding that Russia is ready to provide ‘any support to Belarusian friends’ in this regard.