A migrant wrapped in a blanket of Red Cross is surrounded by journalists in a forest near the Polish-Belarusian border outside Narewka, Poland November 9, 2021 - Sputnik International

Live Updates: Putin, Lukashenko Voice Concern Over Poland's 'Brutal' Actions on Border

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Since July, Lithuania, Latvia, and Poland have reported an increase in the number of illegal migrants arriving on their borders with Belarus and accused Minsk of encouraging refugees to cross into the EU.
The situation on the Belarus-Poland border remains tense, as migrants gathering in Belarus tried to get into the EU earlier this week. The refugees were dispersed by polish border guards using water cannons and tear gas as they tried to cross the fence and enter the country.
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15:00 GMT 19.11.2021
Warsaw: Migrant Flow From Belarus to Germany Via Poland Falls to 40-70 People Daily
he daily number of illegal migrants that manage to make their way from Belarus through Poland to Germany has fallen to 40-70 people in November, according to data presented by the spokeswoman of the Polish Border Guard Anna Michalska.
"If a month ago there were more than 300 such people a day (the documents showed that they got to Minsk, and then illegally entered Germany), then in recent days it is about 40-70 people a day," she said.
According to Michalska, the available information indicated the effectiveness of the measures undertaken by Polish border guards.
14:59 GMT 19.11.2021
Belarusian Border Committee Says Briefed Poland About Situation at Border
Belarusian border guards briefed Poland about the situation at the border upon receiving a notification from the Polish side of its intention to suspend freight traffic at the Kuznica railway checkpoint from November 21, the Belarusian State Border Committee said on Friday.
"The State Border Committee of the Republic of Belarus received an official letter from the Polish side regarding its intention to suspend freight traffic at the Kuznica railway checkpoint from November 21. In this regard, the State Border Committee sent a response explaining the current situation near the Bruzgi road checkpoint (from the Polish side - Kuznica Bialostocka)," the statement says.
The Belarusian border guards also informed the Polish side about the measures taken to resolve the situation. They assured that there was no threat to the Polish servicemen. Also, the Belarusian side announced its readiness to resume the work of the highway checkpoint Bruzgi.
12:58 GMT 19.11.2021
OSCE Chair Expresses Support to Poland on Migration Crisis on Border With Belarus
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) stands behind Poland in the current migration crisis on the border between Belarus and the European Union, Swedish Foreign Minister and OSCE Chair Ann Linde said on Friday.

"Now there has been some good information the last day. But of course, the migrants that Belarus has used for political purposes is not acceptable. And we stand behind Poland," she said at a joint press conference after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

She added that the situation on the border has affected stability in the region and must be resolved immediately.
10:13 GMT 19.11.2021
Four Polish Soldiers Injured in Past 24 Hours in Clashes With Illegal Immigrants on Border With Belarus - Border Guard
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four Polish soldiers have suffered injures over the past 24 hours in clashes with illegal migrants at the border with Belarus, the spokeswoman of the Polish Border Guard, Anna Michalska, said on Friday.

"Four soldiers were injured. They have minor injuries after being hit by stones," Michalska said.
10:12 GMT 19.11.2021
France's Top Diplomat Accuses Belarusian Leader of Hostage-Taking Amid Migration Crisis
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian has called Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko a dictator and accused him of hostage-taking amid the Belarusian-Polish border crisis.

The diplomat stressed in an interview with the Le Monde newspaper that he does not comment on any statements about Russia’s alleged links to the border issue but noted that Moscow and Belarus have “close ties.”

"In this regard, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin should be able to appeal to Lukashenko to halt this vile and criminal initiative. This is a hostage situation. Lukashenko is used to this. It was him who arranged plane hijackings, suppressed the population, stole the elections. This is a dictator," Le Drian said.

The international community should address the “instrumentalization of migrants by the dictator” as a “cynical provocation,” show solidarity with EU nations who have become "victims of manipulation" in the ongoing crisis, he added.

"The situation requires new sanctions against Minsk," Le Drian said.
09:46 GMT 19.11.2021
Putin and Lukashenko Discuss Crisis on Poland-Belarus Border
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, discussed the Belarus-Poland border crisis on Friday and voiced concern over Warsaw’s actions, the Kremlin said.

"Serious concern was expressed about the unacceptable, brutal actions of the Polish border guards, including the active use of brute force and special equipment," the Kremlin said in a statement.

08:46 GMT 19.11.2021
Belarusian Investigators Recognise 65 People as Victims in Border Violence Case

"As of this morning, as I was informed, 65 people were interrogated and recognised as victims of illegal actions. These are two citizens of Belarus, one citizen of Russia, the rest are Iraqi citizens, including 14 minors, women", Belarusian Investigative Committee spokesman Gora told reporters, as quoted by the state-run Belta news agency.

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