Trump is putting pressure on Lithuania to resume the transit of potash from Belarus The Trump administration is putting pressure on Lithuania to open the port of Klaipeda to the export of potash fertilizers from Belarus, Politico writes. US Special Envoy to Belarus John Cole has been discussing with Lithuanian diplomats the possibility of easing the restrictions in recent weeks. The negotiations concern not only Klaipėda. The American side also explored the possibility of exporting Belarusian potash through other Baltic ports, including Riga. It comes amid Trump's broader efforts to ease sanctions against Russia and its allies as he tries to push Moscow to end its war with Ukraine. Washington also hopes to reduce dependence on Canadian supplies of potash fertilizers and reduce costs for American farmers. But the effort faces fierce opposition in Europe, where officials are deeply skeptical of any concessions to Putin. In their opinion, such steps will only give the Russian autocrat and other figures in his orbit, such as Lukashenko, even more confidence in their actions. The publication's interlocutors emphasize that concessions to Washington will be politically difficult for the authorities of both Lithuania and Latvia. In addition, European officials question the commercial prospects of such a plan, given Canada's strong position in the global potash fertilizer market. Blanobosti on X / Instagram.

Trump is putting pressure on Lithuania to resume the transit of potash from Belarus The Trump administration is putting pressure on Lithuania to open the port of Klaipeda to the export of potash fertilizers from Belarus, Politico writes. US Special Envoy to Belarus John Cole has been discussing with Lithuanian diplomats the possibility of easing the restrictions in recent weeks. The negotiations concern not only Klaipėda. The American side also explored the possibility of exporting Belarusian potash through other Baltic ports, including Riga. It comes amid Trump's broader efforts to ease sanctions against Russia and its allies as he tries to push Moscow to end its war with Ukraine. Washington also hopes to reduce dependence on Canadian supplies of potash fertilizers and reduce costs for American farmers. But the effort faces fierce opposition in Europe, where officials are deeply skeptical of any concessions to Putin. In their opinion, such steps will only give the Russian autocrat and other figures in his orbit, such as Lukashenko, even more confidence in their actions. The publication's interlocutors emphasize that concessions to Washington will be politically difficult for the authorities of both Lithuania and Latvia. In addition, European officials question the commercial prospects of such a plan, given Canada's strong position in the global potash fertilizer market. Blanobosti on X / Instagram.