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Putin signs decree streamlining military-technical cooperation and arms supplies with Belarus

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People walk on a bridge over the Moskva River with the Moscow Kremlin and St. Basil's Cathedral in the background. Moscow, Russia, June 29, 2026. Illustrative photo: Contributor / Getty Images

On November 2, Vladimir Putin signed a decree that regulates the supply of weapons, military equipment, and components between Russia and Belarus. This document outlines the procedures for approving contracts, issuing permits, and monitoring the movement of military products. Russian authorities previously stated that these changes are necessary to expedite the supply of weapons and spare parts between the two countries.