Russian, Belarusian FMs oppose foreign interference in Minsk's affairs

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Belarusian counterpart Vladimir Makei opposed external interference in the recent events in Belarus in a phone conversation Friday.

"It was noted that the solution of the existing problems in Belarus is its internal affairs and it does not require external intervention and even more so instructions about who and how to conduct dialogue," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

According to the statement, Lavrov and Makei emphasized the need for all external forces to respect the sovereignty and independence of Belarus.

They also underlined the necessity of dropping attempts to provoke a confrontation in Belarusian society and undermine the normalization of the situation.

Also on Friday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia is ready to help resolve the situation in Belarus if its leadership wants it, but will not interfere in its internal affairs.

(CGTN)