Belarus has introduced response to US sanctions on oil and chemical enterprises. It is reported by RIA Novosti.
First of all, they will affect the work of American diplomsses, in particular, the number of diplomats and specialists working in the republic on a temporary basis will be reduced. In addition, Minsk will complicate visa procedures for American citizens and will respond about work in the country of the United States Agency for International Development.
“As before, we are not configured to escalation and are ready to continue contacts with the American Party on the principles of equality and mutual respect,” said the press secretary of the Foreign Ministry of Belarus Anatoly Eye. He explained that the republic was forced to go for such measures exclusively due to the pressure that Washington renders on Minsk, trying to damage the country’s farm.
“These measures will damage to labor collectives of affected entities, simple Belarusian citizens. Although the American side is predicted, will continue to repeat spells about the support of the Belarusian people,” added the eye.
May 31 The US Department of Finance announced the restoration of sanctions against the Petrochemical Complex of Belarus due to the incident with the Ryanair aircraft. They will affect tire manufacturers, potash fertilizers, paints, as well as the Belorussian Oil Trading House, Belneftekhim and its American branch.
On May 23, the airline of the Ryanair airline, following the route Athens – Vilnius, made an emergency landing in Minsk after reports of mining received from Minsk airport. To accompany the aircraft, the Fighter MiG-29 of the Air Force of Belarus was raised. Immediately after landing, Belarusian security forces detained on board the former Glavreda Opposition Telegram channel NEXTA Roman Protasevich. In the European Union and the United States found it an act of state terrorism.