Lithuanian opposition activist and businessman Antanas Kandrotas, who has come to Belarus recently, expressed his support for the development of pragmatic relations between Lithuania and Belarus, sb.by reports
Photo: Grodno TV and Radio Company’s video screenshot
In his talk with the Grodno TV and Radio Company, the politician noted that the Lithuanian authorities make many decisions, which arouse hostility in society. He recalled that the country had suffered heavy losses as a result of the refusal to transit potash fertilisers and purchase Belarusian electricity. In addition, Lithuania made a huge mistake by decommissioning the Ignalina NPP, which was allegedly a condition for joining the European Union. “Twenty years after, documents have been discovered that it was the initiative of some corrupt Lithuanian politicians, and the European Union never set such conditions. They were not actually interested in whether we had this station or not,” Mr. Kandrotas stressed, adding that Lithuanians had simply been deceived, and the NPP-related decision had been backed by some major businesses.
The Lithuanian politician noted that Minsk and Vilnius should develop pragmatic relations. “Thank you for building a nuclear power plant. We hope that you will sell us cheap electricity. The chaos that is currently observed in the world will end sooner or later,” he stated.
As Mr. Kandrotas informed, several criminal cases have been opened against him in Lithuania, and the court of first instance has already sentenced him to four years in prison according to one of them, although the examination found no evidence. The politician is now waiting for the decision of the court of appeal. Apart from that, Mr. Kandrotas is also sentenced to four years in prison for participating in riots organised, as he believes, by special services. In addition, a criminal case was opened against the businessman for speaking out against a former MP. The fourth criminal case was opened for punching a Russophobe in the face in response to spitting. Another case may soon be filed against him due to statements by the former head of the Constitutional Court that Mr. Kandrotas’ work opposes the interests of Lithuania.