Russian dictator Vladimir Putin flew to Belarus on May 24 for negotiations with Alexander Lukashenko. Also spotted was the board of former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, who has not been to Belarus since March 2022.

According to the Belarusian Gayun publication, two Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters of the Russian Aerospace Forces arrived in Belarus on May 25. As the publication notes, in August 2023, Russia withdrew its helicopter group. Currently, four Su-30SM fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces, two Su-24MR and two helicopters are stationed at the airfield in Baranovichi. A Russian Il-22PP was also spotted at the Lida airfield..

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It is reported that Putin left Belarus on the night of May 25, he was accompanied by two Russian and two Belarusian fighters, and on the night of May 25 they left the country.

Earlier it was reported that Belarus updated its military doctrine. According to the new provisions, Belarus pledged to send its military to protect friendly member countries of the Union State.