Belarus warns about closing the Ukrainian embassy
reported Mehr News, citing Rashatudi, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus issued a statement warning that it will consider closing the Ukrainian embassy if Kiev continues its reckless policy towards Minsk.
This statement was published in response to the incident in which Ukrainian planes violated the airspace of Belarus.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned that such actions by Ukraine could lead to further escalation in the region.
After Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said that 12 Ukrainian drones had been destroyed in the country’s airspace, the country’s foreign ministry summoned Ukraine’s foreign minister yesterday. .
In the statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus in this regard, Kiev was warned that it should take action against the violation of Minsk’s airspace.
Minsk added that if Ukraine fails to prevent a repeat of this situation, Belarus will question the “appropriateness” of Ukraine’s diplomatic representation in Minsk.
Tas news agency, quoting the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, added: “The Belarusian side demanded comprehensive measures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future, which could lead to further escalation of tensions.” be in the region It was also pointed out that if the diplomatic mission of Ukraine in Belarus cannot have an effect in preventing such provocative actions, the Belarusian side will consider the appropriateness of continuing its presence in Minsk.