Lukashenko Threatens to Block Russian Oil Transit to Europe

25.06.2010 13:15
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June 25, the President of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, set a new ultimatum to Russia. The head of state demanded Gazprom  to transfer the rest of arrears for gas transit, amounting  to 32 million dollars, in a day. Otherwise, Belarusian leader threatened to block not only gas but oil transit to Europe.

The president of Belarus gave relevant instructions to the country’s government, RIA Novosti informs.

«I recall the government once again: Gazprom’s non-payment of services in full amount in next days should lead to a suspension of all services for the Russian Federation on transportation of hydrocarbons — both oil and gas. You have a possibility to negotiate, but you have two days, and yesterday I said this to the Premier and Vice Premier», BelTA quotes Alexander Lukashenko.

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