Putin discussed with members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation the situation in Belarus

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed with permanent members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation the situation in Belarus. According to the Kremlin press service, the meeting was held today, August 21, via video conference. Follow the development of events in the broadcast: the Maidan is looming: Belarus strikes and protests all the news. See also: Putin will hold a meeting with members of the Russian Security Council Peskov on August 21. The president informed the meeting participants in detail about a series of telephone international contacts held this week, the head of state administration said. The inadmissibility of any outside interference in the affairs of the republic is emphasized. Also on the topic: Lukashenko announced full understanding with Putin. The meeting also included, in particular, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin, noted the non-alternative settlement of all intra-Belarusian problems by the leadership of this country in a dialogue with its citizens. According to the news agency, on August 20, Russian President Vladimir Putin again held a telephone conversation with European Council Chairman Charles Michel, during which the situation in Belarus was discussed. The parties confirmed that its early normalization is in the interests of both Russia and the European Union.