Lukashenko, Putin continue talks in Kremlin

MINSK. Oct 9 (Interfax) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko continued their talks in the Kremlin after Lukashenko was decorated with the highest state award of Russia, the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, the First Man's Pool Telegram channel, close to the Belarusian leader's press service, said.

"Lukashenko and Putin now continue talking," the report said.

According to the report, the talks between the two presidents in an extended format lasted for about an hour, after which the presidents talked one-on-one for 15 minutes. An award ceremony was then held, and the presidents have now resumed their talks.