The United States asks Lithuania to transfer potash to Belarus. The Trump administration wants to ship potash fertilizers through Kalypda, bypassing EU sanctions. According to Politico, US Special Envoy to Belarus John Cole has discussed this with Lithuanian diplomats in recent weeks. Washington wants to reduce its dependence on Canadian potash and reduce costs for American farmers. The United States also considered other Baltic ports, including Riga, as a backup option. There is no solution yet. At the beginning of 2027, Lithuania will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union.

The United States asks Lithuania to transfer potash to Belarus. The Trump administration wants to ship potash fertilizers through Kalypda, bypassing EU sanctions. According to Politico, US Special Envoy to Belarus John Cole has discussed this with Lithuanian diplomats in recent weeks. Washington wants to reduce its dependence on Canadian potash and reduce costs for American farmers. The United States also considered other Baltic ports, including Riga, as a backup option. There is no solution yet. At the beginning of 2027, Lithuania will hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union.