With migration crisis Lukashenko distracts attention from actions of the Russian Federation on border with Ukraine – Blinken

With the migration crisis, Alexander Lukashenko is diverting attention from Russia’s actions on the border with Ukraine.

This was stated by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken in a telephone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, UA informs.

It is a gathering of thousands of migrants from the Middle East on the borders of Poland, Latvia and Lithuania. According to the EU, this is supported by Alexander Lukashenko.

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A statement issued by the US State Department said: Blinken expressed deep gratitude to Poland for its strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The actions of the Lukashenko regime threaten security, sow division and aim to divert attention from Russia’s actions on the border with Ukraine. The United States, Poland and other allies agree that Moscow must pay a high price for military aggression and malicious actions in the region” – Blinken said.

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