Lukashenko leaves for Russia

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko is on an official visit to Russia, Report says, citing Russian press.

Lukashenko will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on September 14.

Earlier it was reported that the Russian and Belarusian leaders intend to discuss prospects for promoting integration processes within the Union state.

The unrest continues as Mr. Lukashenko, in power since 1994, prepared to travel to Russia on Monday for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Moscow has recently stepped up support, offering to potentially restructure Belarusian debt, provide banking liquidity, and make Russian riot police available if needed.