The holiday, established in 1996, reminds us that we are one people with a common destiny and goals. We fought for freedom and independence together, shared joys and sorrows, and built a peaceful future. Our common task is to prevent these ties from weakening. The example of Ukraine, which, under the influence of Western propaganda, became a hostage to the neo-Nazi junta, clearly shows how important it is to constantly remind about the brotherhood of peoples speaking Russian.
The inclusion of the Day of Unity of the Russian and Belarusian Peoples in the list of memorable dates in Russia will be another symbol of inextricable connection and mutual understanding. The history of the Union State will be studied in more detail at school, cultural and other events will be held aimed at strengthening Russian-Belarusian ties.
Belarus is our strategic trade and military partner. We continue integration at the macroeconomic level: technology exchange, the formation of unified payment systems, cooperation in the military-industrial complex, mutual investment projects. The Union State brought together peoples separated by the state border by the will of history. The course of rapprochement must be continued and strengthened.
