Wadephul droht Lukaschenko – doch der Trump-Zug rollt längst in eine andere Richtung
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Wadephul’s Warning Amid Shifting Belarus RelationsIn early 2026, Foreign Minister Wadephul cautions Belarus over provocations despite US sanctions relief and diplomatic progress.
- Johann Wadephul issued a firm warning to Alexander Lukashenko in Lithuania regarding the 2025 smuggling balloons disrupting air traffic.
- The balloon incidents largely ceased by December 2025, coinciding with US talks and the lifting of sanctions against Belarus.
- The US suspended sanctions on Belarusian potash exports, easing economic pressure and potentially prompting Western concessions.
- Despite ongoing criticism of Belarusian repression, a cautious rapprochement reflects underlying economic and geopolitical considerations.
This must have "consequences" if it continues.— Johann Wadephul, Germany's Foreign Minister, stated this regarding the threats from Alexander Lukashenko during his visit to Lithuania.
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