The situation at the Poland-Belarus border has become increasingly worrying as thousands are trapped in freezing conditions and at least seven people have died. One EU diplomat said the "delaying of measures is not an option" as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the crisis as a "hybrid attack" by Belarus on neighbouring countries. However, Vladimir Putin-backed Lukashenko warned EU leaders he would respond to any sanctions imposed on Belarus.

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