On Friday, June 12, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin and all Russians on Russia Day.
The Belarusian leader described Russia as a strong country, confident in its capabilities, and one of the world leaders thanks to its great economic and defense potential. According to him, the country plays an important role in shaping a just world order in a period of global change.
Lukashenko also wished Vladimir Putin good health and further success in serving the country and the people of the country – prosperity, happiness and prosperity.
— Belarusians have always walked side by side with Russians on the centuries-old heroic path. The memory of overcoming challenges together and shared achievements and victories is passed down from generation to generation. It is Belarusian-Russian friendship, proven over the years, that provides inexhaustible energy for further harmonious development of our fraternal countries and peoples. Congratulations.
A day earlier, the head of state affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un, sent an official congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Korean Central News Agency reported that the President of the Republic congratulated the Russian leader on Russia Day.
On the eve of Russia Day, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin presented state and city awards to a group of outstanding residents of the capital. Among them are the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, 4th class, the Order of Friendship, the Order of Merit to the Fatherland, 2nd class, and the Luka Krymski Medal.