Push for introducing Belarus-Russia Union State symbols

The official said: “We know that there are people, who are not ready to support the idea. We've received a number of ironical proposals from the Belarusian opposition and their followers. I understand why: because steps to introduce symbols of the Union State of Belarus and Russia will only reaffirm our relations. The West doesn't want it, our opponents will oppose it. And this is why we should go ahead with it.”

The official stressed that the introduction of such symbols should not be timed to some anniversary. “It doesn't mean we will catch up on things for the sake of some anniversary,” he remarked. “But certainly we would like to ask for proposals from those, who are interested in it, because I think the Union State should have its own symbols.”