The European Union threatens Belarus with new sanctions: what is the reason?

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the EU may impose new economic restrictions against Belarus.

She wrote about this on the social network X.

The official noted that she had a conversation with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda.

According to her, the situation on the border with Belarus is deteriorating due to the increasing number of intrusions of smuggled balloons into Lithuanian airspace.

Von der Leyen stressed that such hybrid attacks by the self-proclaimed President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, are completely unacceptable.

“Lithuania continues to enjoy our full solidarity. We are preparing further measures within our sanctions regime,” she concluded.

Recall that Lithuania recently announced the launch of balloons carrying contraband from the territory of Belarus . Against this background, Vilnius Airport suspended operations twice – first for five hours, and then the deadline was extended.

Earlier, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovile Šakalenė stated that a Gerbera UAV had flown into the country from Belarus .

By the way, the Russian drone that crashed in Lithuania at the end of July was deliberately launched from Belarus . The purpose of the launch was not only to test the effectiveness of the air defense system, but also to create psychological pressure.

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