Lukashenko Implored Putin Not To Doubt His Loyalty To Russia

And he promised Moscow some microchips.

During his fifth meeting this year with Vladimir Putin, Alexander Lukashenko stated that Belarus “faithfully fulfills all agreements,” including those regarding fuel, and assured that both countries “will not be left ‘empty-handed’ without microelectronics.” Chips are necessary, among other things, for the production of weapons.

On August 29, Putin received Lukashenko at his residence in Novo-Ogaryovo near Moscow. This is already the fifth meeting between the two autocrats this year.

“The fact that we are meeting is not solely our ‘fault.’ The dynamics of international relations are such that they, among other things, compel us to discuss the problems we face,” Lukashenko stated in his speech during the public portion of the talks.

The Belarusian dictator once again assured the Russian leader of his loyalty:

“As for current issues, we are strictly adhering to all our agreements, ranging from agriculture to food and fuel. You can rest assured that we will work together to overcome any difficulties. I’ve already spoken about this—and more than once—when meeting with representatives of Russian business and the leadership of regions and districts.”

Lukashenko also mentioned microelectronics and “joining forces” with Russia in this sector:

“We have some solid expertise. And recently Denis Manturov (Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister—Ed.) visited us and toured these enterprises with experts. We’ve been working out a framework for cooperation in this regard. We will by no means be left ‘high and dry’ here without these products. We are creating absolutely everything we need, together. Tomorrow we will reach a very high level.

Microchips are essential for the production of weapons, including drones. Investigators from the BRC and “The Bureau” have previously published reports on chip shipments from Belarus to Russia. The neighboring country is facing an acute shortage of microchips due to Western sanctions.

In May of this year, Vladislav Vlasyuk , an advisor and the Ukrainian president’s representative on sanctions policy , reported that components from the Minsk-based “Integral” plant were found in Russian missiles.

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