"A tactic akin to a criminal underworld"
In a developing situation, over 1,450 Polish trucks are currently stranded in Belarus, causing a diplomatic standoff between the two countries. The trucks, which are transport vehicles carrying trailers, vehicles, and cargo, are parked in Belarus due to a dispute with Belarusian customs authorities.
The border between Poland and Belarus was closed by Poland before the 'West-2025' exercises, blocking the overland corridor for Chinese goods to Europe. As a result, the exit of these Polish trucks from Belarus is only possible through the Belarus-Poland border. However, the trucks remain stranded, with no immediate solution in sight.
The system in Belarus remotely controls each stranded Polish truck via encrypted GPS devices. This means that the trucks are being monitored by Belarusian authorities, and violations of the system result in fines of hundreds of euros for each truck. Belarusian customs officials are threatening legal action against the stranded trucks.
The anonymous entrepreneur behind these trucks is concerned about the risk to their capital, as the stranded trucks include valuable assets such as trailers, vehicles, and cargo. The situation is further complicated by the fact that an exit through Lithuania is impossible as it violates the rules.
According to a report by wp.pl, each day of parking costs 66 euros for the stranded Polish trucks. This adds up to a significant amount, putting a financial strain on the truck owners.
The head of one of the transport companies operating in the market stated that they rely on the goodwill of Belarusian customs. However, the current situation has put a strain on this relationship.
The news source 'Charter-97' can be followed on various social media platforms (Facebook, YouTube, X.com, vkontakte, ok.ru, Instagram, Telegram, and RSS) for updates on this developing story.
In a separate development, Poland demands that Lukashenko stop hybrid attacks and release political prisoners. This demand adds another layer of complexity to the already tense relationship between the two countries.
As the situation unfolds, both Poland and Belarus continue to take firm stances, with no immediate resolution in sight. The stranded trucks remain a point of contention, with both sides digging in their heels.
