Lithuanian President opposes easing sanctions against Russia in exchange for continuation of grain deal

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda considers it wrong to ease sanctions against Russia in exchange for an agreement on the safe export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea.

Source: European Pravda, citing Nauseda in an interview with Klaipeda; LRT

Quote: "We believe that it is extremely unfair to ease sanctions against dictators." 

Details: "This is the position of all authorities, regardless of the level of discussion", he added.

The Lithuanian president stressed that sanctions should not be eased against either Russia or Belarus.

He also added Lithuania believes that sanctions against Belarus should be as tough as those against Russia.

Background: On 17 July, Russia announced the suspension of the grain deal and threatened "risks" to the parties that decide to continue the initiative without Russia's participation. 

After that, President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated that he believes in the possibility of continuing the Black Sea grain initiative after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Following the failure of the Grain Deal, Russia has systematically attacked Odesa Oblast, targeting, among other things, port infrastructure for grain exports and storage facilities.

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