In Lithuania, Minister of Transport Marius Skodis resigned due to the inability to fulfill sanctions against Belarus. Despite the US prohibition, the transit of Belarusian fertilizers through Lithuania continues. Previously, for the same reason, the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielus Landsbergis wrote a statement about the desire to leave the post. Message The Minister confirmed BNS, reports DELFI.
“yesterday sent, but it is likely that registration will be todayday,” said Skodis. He is ready to take responsibility due to the delivery of fertilizers “BelarusKalia” on Lithuania, but actually he could not affect the situation. Lithuania has no experience in implementing such sanctions, the Minister believes.
Wednesday entered into force against the US sanctions against Belarus, the consequence of which should be the cessation of fertilizer exports from the republic. However, the deliveries continued due to the fact that Minsk in November transferred advance payment by Lithuanian railways, and now terminate the agreement for Lithuania allegedly more complicated.
Resigns in the government have already reacted in the Parliament of the Baltic Republic. “Solving problems should not create new problems. And what is happening now, it looks like this. On actions that do not solve the situation, but only complicate it,” said Speaker Victoria Chmilite Nielsen.
Forgiveness of the resignation of Landsbergis became known on December 10th. According to the minister, the continuation of deliveries of fertilizers from Belarus sharply influences the reputation of the Lithuanian government.