Lukashenko's working visit to Russia continued with an informal meeting of the CIS leaders in the Hermitage
December 22, 2025
The working visit of President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko to Russia continued with an informal meeting of the heads of state of the CIS member states in St. Petersburg, Belta correspondent reports.
- Putin: CIS has established itself as an authoritative integration association
- Putin: Close operational contacts have been established through the security forces and competent bodies of the CIS
- Putin called on CIS leaders to continue efforts to prevent the falsification of history
The leaders of the Commonwealth countries met in the Hermitage, one of the largest museums in the world, which houses over 3 million cultural artifacts from different countries and peoples. It features works of painting and graphics, sculptures, coins and medals, and archaeological materials. The exhibits of the Hermitage collection are displayed in more than 500 halls with a total area of about 100,000 square meters.