Lukashenko: Economic War Declared on Belarus and Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has stated that the Western countries' attempt to limit cargo transportation via railway and road between the Republic and Russia's Kaliningrad region is doomed to failure. He made the remark during a meeting with Kaliningrad Governor Anton Alikhanov, as reported by the BelTA news agency.

“I am sure you will agree with me that the unprecedented attempt of the West in 2022 to restrict our communication with you, the free movement of goods by railway and automobile transport from both Russia and Belarus, was bound to fail,” said the head of state.

He noted that the Russian Federation and Belarus must not be divided by “artificial barriers.” Lukashenko also mentioned that Minsk and Moscow are still enduring the mischief of the West, but this is dangerous for those initiating such actions. According to him, this is not only unleashing an economic war, which “the crazies of the West are attempting to declare for the umpteenth time” against Belarus and the Russian Federation.

“So let them not be offended. Moreover, we are not threatening anyone. We are simply pursuing our interests—the interests of Belarus and Russia. We are still struggling, albeit with difficulty, to resist all this mischief,” said the Belarusian leader.

He also emphasized that this situation cannot continue indefinitely. Therefore, the leadership of the Baltic states, “and probably Poland, must understand this very well,” added the politician. In early June, Lukashenko announced that the West is preparing a forceful scenario for a regime change in Belarus.