Russian aggression in eastern Europe threatens China-EU trade route

Poland's recent closure of border with Belarus highlights risks to key rail link

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A Belarusian Mi-35 attack helicopter during the Russia-Belarus Zapad 2025 military drills near Borisov, Belarus, on Sept. 15. © Reuters

CLEMENT NGU

LONDON -- Poland's recent closure of its border crossings with Belarus highlights the threat to a key rail freight route between China and the European Union at a time of rising tensions in the region.

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