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Last December, Belarus and Russia concluded an interstate treaty on security guarantees within the framework of the Union State. It was signed by Aleksandr Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin. The countries did not delay the ratification of the document. In March the treaty came into force as the heads of state exchanged the instruments of ratification during the official visit of the Belarusian president to Russia. Why did the two countries sign the treaty only now and what obligations does it impose on the parties? Who will be protected by the “nuclear umbrella”? Who will have the “red button” and how will Belarus and Russia counter sanctions and respond to threats and aggression? In the new episode of BelTA’s YouTube project “After the Fact: Lukashenko’s Decision” we have studied the document and here’s what we’ve learned. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko confirmed plans to work out a fair pricing formula by 1 April as he met with Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin to receive his report on 18 March, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has sent  St. Patrick's Day greetings to the people of Ireland, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has been awarded the Badge of Honor “For Contribution to the Development of Parliamentarism” of the Federation Council of Federal Assembly of Russia, BelTA has learned.

During the talks with Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko noted that the two countries successfully withstood the pressure of sanctions, BelTA has learned. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to the participants of the 32nd edition of the Minsk International Book Fair and the 11th addition of the international symposium of writers “The Writer and Time”, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarus would like its relations with India to have a strategic nature, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said while accepting the credentials of the Indian ambassador, BelTA has learned.

While making personnel decisions in the government on 10 March, Belarusian President  Aleksandr Lukashenko inquired about the progress in spring field work, BelTA has learned.

Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing has presented the Order of the Union of Myanmar First Class to Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko. The ceremony took place after the talks between the leaders in Minsk on 7 March, BelTA has learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko signed decree No.96 on retiring and drafting personnel for active military service and reserve service on 6 March, BelTA learned from the press service of the head of state.

In an interview with U.S. blogger Mario Nawfal, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko called on Europeans and Americans to do everything to make sure the next generations will have a normal life, BelTA has learned. 

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has congratulated active-duty and retired employees of the internal affairs bodies and internal troops of the Ministry of Internal Affairs on their professional holiday - Police Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The Ministry of Taxes and Duties needs to analyze the tax legislation and work out a sound tax system, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said as he made appointments to the economic team of the government on 3 March, BelTA has learned. 

Private and state enterprises should be treated equally, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko said at a meeting to discuss the new price regulation system on 28 February, BelTA learned.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko has extended greetings to President Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona of the Dominican Republic as the country celebrates Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko held a phone conversation with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan on 26 February, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.

Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko explained the process of selecting members for the new government as he was receiving a report from Chairperson of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly Natalya Kochanova, BelTA has learned.

On behalf of Belarusian people and himself, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko congratulated the people of Estonia on Independence Day, BelTA learned from the press service of the Belarusian leader.