Belarus considers union with Russia without undermining sovereignty Belarus considers union with Russia without undermining sovereignty Moscow, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The creation of a Union State with Russia does not mean that Belarus will lose its sovereignty, according to the latter's foreign minister, Vladimir Makei, local media reported on Monday. The diplomat explained that along with some supranational structures, the treaty recognizes the countries' right to maintain an independent foreign policy and the supremacy of their state power in terms of domestic policy. Interviewed by Kommersant newspaper, Makei assured that the fears about the possibility that Belarus 'be absorbed by Russia' are absolutely unfounded.