Latvia has introduced a ban on the entry of passenger cars registered in Belarus. Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s Chief Advisor, Franak Viacorka, comments on the situation:
📌 “The decision-makers who imposed the restrictions did not consider the political consequences. The restrictions impact pro-European sentiments among Belarusians, further legitimize the regime, and lump Belarus together with Russia and Belarusians with the regime because it is easier that way. What we have to do is explain that there is a difference”.
📌 “What we can do and are currently working on is to secure exceptions allowing Belarusians to use their vehicles to enter or exit the EU and travel within its borders. In the meantime, we are asking Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia to postpone the enforcement of this decision”.
Franak Viacorka’s full comment is available in Belarusian.
