The Polish government will close the border with Belarus on Thursday night on Friday in connection with the beginning Russian-Belarusian military exercises of Zapad. The Prime Minister announced this decision before the government meeting, citing reasons for national security.
Military exercises will begin on Friday in Belarus, very close to the Polish border. According to the head of government, maneuvers are aggressive from Russian-Belarusian forces.
Suwałski pass for simulation
One of the main objectives of simulated exercises The collapse is strategical Suwalski Pass. The Prime Minister besides pointed to another provocations from Russia and Belarus, which take place both in Poland and abroad.
"Therefore, due to the safety of the state, we will close the borders with Belarus, including rail crossings, in connection with Zapad maneuvers, on Thursday at midnight, on Thursday for Friday" - said the Prime Minister. The closure will cover all border crossing points and will enter into force on Thursday at midnight.
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