Belarus's Lukashenko Threatens to Cut Off EU Gas Flow

Belarus's Lukashenko Threatens to Cut Off EU Gas Flow

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The video discusses the geopolitical tensions involving a key pipeline carrying Russian gas to the EU, amid threats from Belarusian President Lukashenko to shut it down. This is in response to EU sanctions over Belarus's handling of migrants at its border with Poland. The situation is escalating into a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of migrants stranded. The EU and the US are considering further sanctions, while Russia, a key ally of Belarus, has not commented on the issue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the EU considering new sanctions against Belarus?

Belarus's economic policies

Belarus's military actions against neighboring countries

Belarus's involvement in a trade dispute

Belarus's threat to shut down a key gas pipeline

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which geographical feature best describes Belarus's location?

A landlocked country between Russia and the EU

A coastal nation in Southeast Asia

A country in the middle of the Sahara Desert

An island in the Mediterranean Sea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has Alexander Lukashenko been in power in Belarus?

27 years

15 years

5 years

10 years

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the EU's main concern regarding the migrants at the Belarus border?

The rise in trade opportunities

The economic impact on the EU

The potential for a humanitarian crisis

The increase in tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country has not commented on Lukashenko's gas ultimatum?

Germany

France

The United States

Russia