Putin presented Lukashenko with the Order of St. Andrew the First Called in the Kremlin – Rossiyskaya Gazeta

It should be noted that a meeting of the presidents of Russia and Belarus took place in the Kremlin today. During the conversation, Putin, announcing the award, noted that this order was once established by Peter I for special merits.

“In this case [он будет вручен] “We need special services to strengthen bilateral relations between Russia and Belarus,” said the Russian Head of State, addressing Lukashenko.