Poland wants the European Union to offer Belarus financial assistance of at least 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion) as part of a 'Marshal plan' to rebuild the country, Prime Minster Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday.
VILNIUS - Poland wants the European Union to offer Belarus financial assistance of at least 1 billion euros as part of a “Marshal plan” to rebuild the country, Prime Minster Mateusz Morawiecki said on Thursday.
Lukashenko, who denies the allegations, cracked down on protesters and on Monday secured a lifeline loan of $1.5 billion from Russia in a gesture of support. International Monetary Fund could also contribute the fund, meant to prop up Belarus currency, stabilize its economy and allow the country to borrow on its own, Morawiecki said.
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