Alexander Lukashenko. president.gov.by
* Alexander Lukashenko today warned: 'If [the EU] impose additional sanctions on us ... we must respond'
* 'We are warming Europe, and they are threatening us,' Lukashenko said, referring to a major Russian pipeline
* Yamal-Europe pipeline passes through Belarus and represents 20% of Russia's supplying capacity into Europe
* Thousands of migrants have gathered at Belarus-Poland border this week trying to force their way into the EU
* Brussels admitted it was considering Trump-style wall to bolster defences, as well as new sanctions on Minsk
* EU accuses Belarus of 'weaponising' migrants and Kremlin is accused of helping them to ship in refugees
* Putin lent fresh support to Lukashenko today by sending two nuclear bombers to carry out drills over Belarus
Belarusian tyrant Alexander Lukashenko has threatened to cut off gas to Europe after the EU said he would be slapped with new sanctions for 'weaponising' migrants at the Polish border.
Thousands of migrants have gathered at the Belarus-Poland border this week trying to force their way into the EU, prompting Poland to deploy 15,000 troops along the line.
Belarusian soldiers have been cutting holes in the barbed wire fence and some 400 migrants, mostly from Syria and Iraq, poured across the frontier last night, a police source told MailOnline.
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WNU Editor: A good chunk of Russia's natural gas exports transits Belarus on its way to Europe. I also know that Russia's Gazprom pays a lot of money to Belarus for the right to use this transit, and they do so because Europe is now paying a premium this gas.
Another reminder. These gas exports are a huge source of revenue for the Kremlin's budget.
Bottom line. If Belarus is stupid enough to cut-off this supply, there will be a quick response from Russian President Putin's office against Lukashenko.
More News On Belarus Threatening To Cut Off Natural Gas Supplies From Russia To Europe If More Sanctions Are Imposed
Belarus warns against new EU sanctions, says could cut gas -- France 24
Lukashenko threatens EU with gas cutoff as border tensions rise -- Politico
Belarus leader floats idea of cutting gas to Europe in migrant standoff -- Reuters
Belarus leader threatens to shut off natural gas to Europe -- The Hill
2 comments:
There's a long way between threat and action, I bet there are those intently watching to see the reaction to this statement.
There are those intently watching for the reaction to this statement.
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