U.S. envoy: Belarus' 'stuck' money must be unfrozen and returned

The U.S. authorities heard the recent statement of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko about the need to return the “stuck” money in the bank, they should be unfrozen and returned. This was stated by the US special envoy for Belarus John Cole at talks with the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, the correspondent of the agency “Minsk-Novosti”.

- I fully support your demands. In fact, you're absolutely right. This money must be unfrozen and returned. We asked the bank to unfreeze these funds. We are now working on a mechanism for how to do this. As soon as we receive a specific response from the bank, we will immediately let you know.

Ah. Lukashenka thanked J. Cole for the fact that the American side closely follows his statements.

Responding to journalists’ questions on September 11, the President said that $43-44 million was “stuck” at Citibank:

- Rich America is stuck. Please return this money to us. The government informed me in writing (about the situation with the “stuck” amount). - Belt's note. Get the money back! It's a shame for the United States. Then you and I will discuss more serious matters.

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