- Russia continues to ratchet up the pressure on Belarus, banning pork imports from the country as it responds furiously to the arrest of Russian potash company Uralkali's (OTC:URALL) CEO.
- Since Monday's arrest, Russia has announced a 25% cut in oil supplies to Belarus next month, threatened to extend the cuts for several months and hinted at possible restrictions on imports of Belarussian dairy products.
- In a sign the breakup of the Russia-Belarus potash venture is causing problems for Belarus, state potash producer Belaruskali has suspended two of its four potash mine complexes for maintenance.
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