https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-trump-envoy-s-push-to-reopen-lithuanian-ports-to-belarus-exposes-rift-in-washingtonContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-trump-envoy-s-push-to-reopen-lithuanian-ports-to-belarus-exposes-rift-in-washingtonhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-trump-envoy-s-push-to-reopen-lithuanian-ports-to-belarus-exposes-rift-in-washington#u187078Mon, 09 Nov 2026 04:50:32 +0000US envoy John Coale is promoting the idea of resuming Belarusian potash exports through Lithuanian ports, but this initiative has little support within the Trump administration and does not reflect a broader policy shift in Washington. Lithuania, a supporter of Ukraine, has no plans to change its stance on Belarusian potash. The move could benefit Alexander Lukashenko's regime.Why it mattersThe development exposes a rift in Washington over policy towards Belarus and Ukraine. Lithuania's ports were closed to Belarusian potash as part of international sanctions. The US and European off