Lukashenka to attend funeral of Boris Yeltsin

Alexander Lukashenka is to today to fly to Moscow to attend the funeral of Russia's first president Boris Yelstin, the president's spokesman Pavel Liogki said in a statement. The funeral is expected to be attended by the heads of many foreign countries and other officials. It will take place at the Christ The Savior Church in Moscow. Russia announced a national mourning, following the death of Boris Yelstin. The state flags will be at half mast, while television and radio channels have been recommended not to broadcast entertainment programs, according to Belta.