MINSK, Nov. 23 ??“ Belarus and Ukraine, the two main shippers of Russian natural gas to Europe, have considered coordinating their policies to secure better gas supply deals from Russia, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenka suggested Thursday.

???We discussed this issue with the leadership of Ukraine several times,??? Lukashenka said at a press conference. ???We always stumble in gas and oil issues [in talks with Russia], but at the same time we have colossal possibilities and levers.???