28.04.2021, 11:21
A double blow to the regime.
Russian companies may suspend oil supplies to Navapolatsk Naftan in May amid U.S. sanctions, which order to terminate all relations with the plant by June 3, four sources in the industry told Reuters. Meanwhile, Mozyr refinery, which was not affected by the restrictions, was planning to go on repairs in May, according to tut.by.
The largest suppliers of raw materials to Naftan are Rosneft and Surgutneftegaz. Tatneft and Mikhail Gutseriyev s companies (Russneft and Neftisa) also supply raw materials to the plant. According to the interlocutors, Rosneft and Surgutneftegaz are not planning to sell oil to Navapolatsk enterprise next month, as they are afraid of being affected by secondary sanctions.
17.03.2021, 13:09
Video fact.
According to the Basta telegram channel, members of the strike committee of Navapolatsk Naftan have expressed their support for political prisoners who face violations of basic human rights.
They recorded their appeal on video.
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To date, the agenda of Civil Society and political exiles have been dominated by sanctions rhetoric and reaction to repression, but the political strategy is evolving. Tsikhanouskaya’s headquarters, NAU and foundations are pressuring businesses and international organisations to limit cooperation with state-owned enterprises and GoNGOs.
The business community is strengthening coordination and cohesion in the face of threats from senior government officials and a deteriorating business environment. The business union sharply rejected the proposal of the Tax Ministry to outlaw cash in hand payments.
The strike committees of Hrodna Azot, Navapolatsk Naftan and the Belarusian Steel Works have united; however, the strike movement involves only a small number of workers and is mainly confined to industry giants.