Putin and Lukashenko sign a protocol under which Belarusians and Russians will be able to participate in local elections in both countries

Russians permanently residing in Belarus, as well as Belarusians residing in Russia, will now have the right to participate in local elections in both countries.

This was stated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin during a press conference, writes UNN.

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Opportunities are expanding for more active involvement of citizens in public and political life. Thus, according to the protocol on amendments to the 1998 agreement on equal rights of citizens of the two countries signed today, Russians permanently residing in Belarus and Belarusians permanently residing in Russia can now participate in local elections both as voters and as candidates

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