The regime of the unrecognized President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko threatens security, sows division, and aims to distract from Russia’s activities on the border with Ukraine. This was stated by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to the U.S. State Department website.
During the discussion of the situation on Poland's border with the country's Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau, Blinken reaffirmed U.S. support for Poland in the face of the Lukashenko regime’s cynical exploitation of vulnerable migrants.
“The actions by the Lukashenka regime threaten security, sow division, and aim to distract from Russia’s activities on the border with Ukraine. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Rau strongly condemned the instrumentalization of vulnerable migrants and called on Lukashenka to address the root causes of sanctions imposed by the West – the denial of human rights and fundamental freedoms for the Belarusian people,” he stressed.
In addition, Blinken expressed his deep appreciation for Poland’s vocal support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The United States, Poland, and other Allies and partners are united in imposing significant costs on Moscow for its military aggression and malign activities in the region,” the message concludes.