Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz considers it unnecessary to speculate on a possible clue from Russia during the forced landing of a passenger plane of the Irish company Ryanair in Minsk. Relations between Russia and the European Union are already complicated, Kurz said at a press briefing on Monday ahead of a two-day EU summit in Brussels, TASS reported.
“Honestly, I do not want to speculate on this now. I think it is important to investigate this incident in depth. We think it is obvious who is responsible. This now requires an appropriate response. Relations between Russia and the European Union are already complicated,” he said. Kurtz told reporters when asked if Russia should participate in the forced landing of a plane in Minsk.
Merkel said: Belarus’ claims about the diverted flight are completely implausible
EU leaders discuss sanctions against Belarus
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We recall that tonight the European Council is holding an extraordinary meeting to discuss this issue.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel rejected Belarus’ explanation for why forced the plane to land in Minsk, then arrested an opponent of the regime on board.
Belarus has come under fire from European leaders for forcing a European passenger flight with an opposition activist to land in the capital Minsk yesterday.
Belarus expels all staff of the Latvian embassy in Minsk, including the ambassador. This was announced by the Belarusian Foreign Minister after Latvian authorities have used the Belarusian opposition flag at the World Ice Hockey Championship.
Russia commented that what happened was Belarus’ internal affairs.
