NOVO-OGARYOVO, November 10. /TASS/. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has thanked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin for supporting his country and providing it with advanced weapons.

"As for security, I appreciate that you are keeping your word. We have taken full advantage of everything you promised Belarus in terms of security. All types of weapons, the most advanced ones. The experience we are gaining, including in the conflict [surrounding] Ukraine, the whole world can see. We are also studying all of this carefully," he said at a meeting with Putin.

According to Lukashenko, Belarus has formed combat units, from militias to the army. "We conduct regular inspections, you can see this. So, I can only thank you for the support and assistance in providing the Belarusian army with advanced weapons," he noted.