Belarus has previously served as the essential link in the fresh Silk Road. Through the Brest–Małaszewicze crossing, dozens of trains connect China to Europe all day. Each warehouse marked for Minsk revenues from railway services, infrastructure charges or transhipments in Brest. The closure of this way in practice deprives Belarus of 1 of the last crucial advantages towards the West. It follows that Poland may usage the capacity of Małaszewicz as a lever – limiting or allowing transit depending on the behaviour of Belarus.
