Zakharova accused Tikhanovskaya and Guaido of the migration crisis on the border with Poland , one can partially blame the leader of the Belarusian opposition Svetlana Tikhanovskaya and the self-proclaimed President of Venezuela Juan Guaido. Refugees go to Europe, focusing precisely on their example, said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova on the YouTube show “Soloviev Live”.
The diplomat explained: the European Union hosted the teams of Tikhanovskaya and Guaido about the dangers at home and thanked Western countries for their help.
“They stated literally similar things: that they can no longer stay in their country, that they consider themselves to be temporarily displaced people or refugees in exile. That they are looking for protection, protection, help. And the EU countries provided this assistance to them, “Zakharova said.
Earlier, the Foreign Ministry spokeswoman also commented on the accusations of a number of European politicians against Moscow: they are convinced that Russia is provoking a crisis on the border. According to the diplomat, behind such statements is an attempt by the West to find the culprit and evade responsibility for what is happening with the refugees.
The countries of the European Union are sure that official Minsk bears responsibility for the crisis. The EU is already ready to introduce new sanctions against about 30 individuals and legal entities in Belarus. This list may include Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei and the Belarusian airline Belavia.