MINSK: Belarus has recalled its ambassador to Britain in response to what it described as “hostile and unfriendly” steps, after London imposed unilateral sanctions on Belarusian companies, national airline, and state media.
British policies are “systematically aimed at causing maximum damage to Belarusian citizens and legal entities,” the Belarusian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday, citing recent UK sanctions on Minsk.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Anatoly Glaz stressed that the government is not severing ties with London but downgrading its diplomatic mission to “temporary charge d’affaires,” adding that it would consider restoration of dialog with Britain once “responsible politicians” appear in the British government.
After Boris Johnson’s resignation as the British PM, the final two candidates are awaiting the last round of voting to be elected as the new prime minster, which is due to be announced on September 5.
Depicting the UK’s current domestic politics as a “political theater,” Glaz said that “when the show is over and responsible politicians appear in the British government, who will work not for their personal ratings, but for the benefit of the British people and stability in the European region, there will be preconditions for the restoration of dialogue and a full-fledged diplomatic presence.” –Agencies
