EU May Sanction Belarus Over Ryanair 'Hijacking'

The transcript discusses the EU summit where leaders are considering sanctions against Belarus, including cutting off air and land routes. The narrative has shifted due to recent events, and there's debate over the impact of sanctions on Belarus and its people. The rhetoric used, such as 'state-sponsored terrorism,' is significant. The EU faces a dilemma: how to punish the Belarusian government without isolating its people or pushing the country closer to Russia.

What is the significance of the phrase 'state sponsored act of terrorism' in the current context?

What dilemma do European leaders face in punishing the Belarusian government?