Russian dictator Putin met with Belarusian ruler Lukashenka. The meeting was reported on Monday, September 26, in the Russian and Belarusian presidential pools.

 At the same time, it is noted in Russian publications that Putin, smiling, meets with Lukashenka in Sochi, while in Russia there are shootings at the Izhevsk school and at the Ust-Ilimsk Military Commissariat.

 According to reports, the visit was not officially announced. This is their seventh meeting since the beginning of the year.

 The meeting follows Putin's statement on September 21, which included the announcement of mobilization in Russia, steps to annex part of Ukrainian territory and the threat of using nuclear weapons to defend Russia.