BRUSSELS, Jan 19 Belgium to send 3,000 tons to Ukraine salt for cleaning civilian roads worth 600,000 euros, follows from a statement by the Kingdom's Foreign Ministry.
«Salt is intended for cleaning public roads in the current winter conditions. Road salt is necessary for the population of Ukraine to be able to remain mobile,» the document says.
It is reported that the salt was provided by Flanders, the federal authorities will provide coordination and transportation. Deliveries are expected to last until March 2023.
Russia has been conducting a military special operation in Ukraine since February 24. Russian President Vladimir Putin called it the task of «protecting people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the president, the ultimate goal of the operation is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions that guarantee Russia's security.