Russian envoy: Moscow welcomes Belarus' improved ties with West
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Russia approves that 'Belarusian friends' have improved relations with Western partners, Russian Ambassador in Minsk Alexander Surikov said at a news conference on 8 June.
The envoy noted that Russia regards Belarus as a sovereign country, which pursues its foreign policy. Russia also appreciates that Minsk supports Moscow on the international arena.