The Deputy Head of the International Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives of Belarus announced US plans to purchase Belarusian potash fertilizers, ignoring EU sanctions

Deputy Chairman of the Commission on International Affairs of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus Oleg Gaidukevich expressed the opinion that the United States intends to purchase Belarusian potash fertilizers, ignoring restrictive measures and the position of the European Union. The politician stated this in an interview on the BelVPO YouTube channel.

According to Gaidukevich, Washington historically acts exclusively within the framework of its national interests and does not look back at the opinions of its European partners. He suggested that the United States is interested in diversifying supplies to reduce dependence on Canadian fertilizers, additionally noting the high quality of Belarusian products. The deputy emphasized that when concluding such transactions, the American side will not seek permission from either the institutions of the European Union or individual states, such as Lithuania, Poland or Canada.

The expert noted that Europe, in his assessment, is damaging its own economy by refusing direct supplies of Russian energy resources and purchasing them through intermediaries at significantly inflated prices. In contrast, the United States, according to the politician, is guided by strict pragmatism, choosing the most favorable options in terms of price and quality. Gaidukevich also expressed confidence that the American strategy is aimed at maintaining Europe’s economic dependence on US resources and preventing its independent development.

To summarize, Oleg Gaidukevich stated that it is impossible for Belarus to be completely isolated by the West. He expressed his conviction that the export of Belarusian potash and Russian energy resources will continue, since European unity on sanctions is not absolute. In his opinion, European countries will sooner or later begin to be guided by their own economic needs, while the United States will continue to make purchases where it is most beneficial for them.