Peskov pointed to the importance of security cooperation for the alliance with Minsk

Allied cooperation between Russia and Belarus requires in-depth interaction between the countries in the security sphere. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov in Minsk on December 6, answering a question from Izvestia.

"Belarus is a Union State. It is the most advanced form of integration on the territory of the former Soviet Union, and, of course, unionism without in-depth interaction in the security sphere is impossible," Peskov said.

He called joint work in the security sphere an important space in the allied relations between Moscow and Minsk and noted that bilateral interaction between the countries is also being improved here.

In response to a question whether Russia will transfer more weapons to Belarus within the framework of this interaction, Peskov said that the bilateral alliance will concern precisely the guarantees of mutual security, including the "nuclear umbrella."

Earlier in the day, the state secretary of the Belarusian Security Council, Alexander Wolfovich, said that Moscow would protect Minsk in a difficult moment, while Belarus, in turn, would always support the ally. This is important to protect the national interests of the two countries on the world stage, where disappointing security trends are emerging.

Peskov then also noted that Russia and Belarus are in favor of equal security for all. The Kremlin spokesman said that the agreement on mutual security guarantees between Moscow and Minsk will meet the interests of both sides. The document lists strategic objectives, and tactical nuclear weapons are not considered there.

December 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered to sign a treaty with Belarus on security guarantees within the Union State. This was the result of a proposal of the Russian Foreign Ministry, which was coordinated with the concerned federal government agencies. Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus Igor Nazaruk also drew attention to the fact that both countries have changed their approaches to the use of nuclear weapons, because of new technologies.

Putin arrived in Minsk on December 6 to attend a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State together with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. The heads of state will discuss both bilateral issues, such as strengthening the common defense space, and current world problems.