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US-Belarus potash deal could ease sanctions, strain EU ties
BBC Persian·US · BY · RU·2 days ago
The Belarusian political opposition in exile is pressuring Western governments to maintain sanctions on Minsk's potassium exports through Lithuania's Klaipeda port, but some voices question the effectiveness of this hardline stance. The article highlights a growing rift within the diaspora over whether economic engagement could undermine or strengthen the Lukashenko regime. This matters because Belarusian potash is a significant global commodity, and any shift in Western policy could affect sanctions enforcement and regional trade dynamics.
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