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"Such actions pose a threat to the security of the Republic of Belarus and are a direct violation of international law," ministry spokesman Ruslan Varankov said.

Chip exports jumped 39% from a year earlier to a new monthly record of $17.26 billion in November, marking a ninth straight month of growth, according to the ministry data.

Poland's foreign ministry did not respond to AFP's request for comment on Sunday.

The foreign ministry said Pakistan was "fully committed to protecting... basic freedoms and the rule of law as enshrined in the constitution", responding to criticism from UN rights chief Volker Turk.

Two vessels sank in the rough seas, a fishing boat in Khanh Hoa province and a smaller raft in Lam Dong, according to the environment ministry.