The European Union assessed the threat of Lukashenka to cut off gas

EU head of diplomacy Josep Borrell: Moscow will not allow Minsk to close the gas pipeline

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He spoke about the possible suspension of gas supplies through Belarus on the air of France 24.

“Lukashenko (President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko – comment of Lenta.ru ) put 35 thousand people in prison. If he could [cut off the gas supply to Europe], he would have done it, but the Russians will not allow him, because they are selling gas, ”the politician assessed the threat to Lukashenka.

Earlier, on November 11, the president Belarus has warned Europe that it could cut off the Yamal-Europe pipeline and leave the EU without gas if Poland closes the border with the republic. “We are heating Europe, they are still threatening us that they will close the border. And if we turn off natural gas there? Therefore, I would recommend that the Polish leadership, Lithuanians and other headless people think before speaking, ”Lukashenka stressed.

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