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The Belarusian authorities are responsible for the deterioration of relations with the United States.
This was announced by the US Department of State, UA reports.
On August 9, more than 40 Belarusians and companies associated with the suppression of peaceful protests in the republic were included in the sanctions list.
In response to new sanctions, Belarus demands to reduce the staff of the American embassy in Minsk to five people by September 1. It also withdrew consent to the candidacy of a new ambassador.
“The United States Government, Ambassador Fisher, personnel at our embassy in Minsk, they will continue to support the democratic aspirations of the people of Belarus. U.S. diplomats will continue to engage with Belarusians, including leaders of the pro-democracy movement, media professionals, students, and other elements of civil society, wherever they are” – said Department of State spokesman Ned Price.
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