A meeting of Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko and President of Russia Vladimir Putin is taking place in the state residence Bocharov Ruchey in Sochi, BelTA has learned.

One-on-one negotiations are taking place. The leaders of the countries are discussing the state and prospects of advancement of bilateral cooperation in various spheres, relations within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia. They are expected to discuss international problems and the situation in the region, matters concerning the joint response to emerging challenges.