A. Lukaenka is considering diverting cargo from the port of Klaipda

The EU does not agree with the sanctions against Mr Lukashenko

Lukashenko said on Friday that he would prepare to announce retaliatory sanctions against Lithuania and Poland, planning to take action against the authoritarian leader for alleged election fraud and police violence against protesters.

it is we who will now show you what sanctions are. If they [lietuviai ir lenkai] Even China and Russia used to go through us, now they will fly through the Baltic Sea or the Black Sea to trade with Russia and the like. About sanctioned products [kuriems Rusija yra paskelbusi embarg] let’s not even dream. We will show you what sanctions are needed, Lukaenka’s skin was quoted by the state news agency BelTA.

It stated that Belarus would refuse to use Lithuanian ports for the export of its products, through which mainly petroleum products and potassium salt are imported.

I have already instructed the government to submit a request for other flows of goods to Lithuanian ports. and unite how they will live. 30% of Lithuania’s budget is made up of the flow of goods through Lithuania. What else is needed? We are in a hurry, so we will build a place, Lukashenko said.

L. Linkeviius: A. Lukaenka eina va bank

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkeviius says A. Lukashenko’s threats to impose sanctions on Lithuania and Poland are his natural behavior. The authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks to preserve his position at any cost.

Here is the constant threat of your next. Natralu who goes to the bank, defends him in all understandable ways, BNS on Friday by phone to Berlin, said the minister.

Some of their actions are inappropriate, but it is difficult to evaluate something here, it is a natural defensive behavior to maintain this position, without ignoring the internal situation or the pressure of the international community, he added.

According to L. Linkeviius, the Belarusian regime should assess the economic situation of its country and make logical decisions.

We will see what this will look like to the professional, as there have been more than two such statements. I imagine that they have to collapse and their interests in the economy are now in a very difficult situation, and they should analyze what ways and means to support their economy are more acceptable, said L. Linkeviius.

Here we must understand that our economic cooperation is one of the areas that we call pragmatic, it has worked for both parties, not only for Lithuania. It is not logical to break it down, he says.

It is true that Belarus has long threatened to divert its cargo to other Lithuanian countries. And although these threats have never been translated into actual action, there is a risk of losing the Belarusian cargo and there are no alternatives.

Lithuania intends to impose sanctions on the Minsk regime in the near future on individuals who have contributed to electoral fraud and violence against peaceful protesters.

The flow of sanctions will be approved after final coordination with Latvia and Estonia.

The EU does not agree with the sanctions against Lukashenko

At the time, the European Union countries that were considering sanctions for the Belarus crisis disagreed on whether they should extend to President Lukashenko for his actions in the opposition.

The bloc is preparing an offensive against the property freeze and travel ban for the falsification of the results of the presidential elections in Belarus on August 9, or the violent crackdown on opposition protests sparked by the disputed elections.

It is said that there will probably be as many as 20 companies in the stream, although some countries, including Belarus, which is neighboring Belarus, are pushing for an increase.

As a result of the legal approach, the final flow will not be formally approved or announced until some time later, but the EU foreign ministers meeting in Berlin, who have to give their political approval, disagree on whether it is worth it. include Lukaenk.

I think it has to be in the flow, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Linas Linkeviius told reporters in Berlin. According to him, the EU must act faster.

What is happening is unprecedented. This is intolerable, he emphasizes.

Czech Foreign Minister Tomas Petriek agreed that sanctions should be imposed on Lukashenko, but added that such things could be kept in reserve and used later if we see no positive developments in Belarus.

According to Petriek, the ministers are asking the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell, who needs the unanimous approval of the 27 EU members, to prepare it before their next meeting on September 24.

However, veteran Luxembourg foreign minister Jean Asselborn warned against imposing sanctions on Lukashenko, who has been the last European dictator in Europe for 26 years. According to Asselborn, this could hamper efforts to mediate negotiations through the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).

We must remember that, in addition to the European Union, there is the OSCE. Of course, they also want to save the opportunity to engage in dialogue in the country in some way, he says.

For three weeks, Belarus has faced massive protests over the results of the presidential elections held on August 9, which show the tragic victory of A. Lukashenko. Yesterday, the country and the opposition considered these elections rigged.

Lukashenko has rejected calls for his resignation or a new election, instead accusing the West of fueling political unrest. On Thursday, his ally, Russian President Vladimir Putin, promised to provide military assistance if needed.

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