International assistance International aid to Belarus is key to effectively mitigate the consequences of Chernobyl and rehabilitate affected areas. The UN system gives Belarus a major part of the international help. Since the radioactive explosion, the UN system has spent over $50 million to help reduce the effects of Chernobyl. Apart from that, around $50 million come to Belarus annually as assistance from charity organizations and individuals.
According to Care2, Vaseline should be used as a lubricant on the external areas of a person's body only. When used inside the body, it can foster bacterial growth and/or cause internal irritation.
Cold sore unrelated: I don't think that cold sore outbreak was directly related to the use of vaseline. Petroleum jelly (vaseline) actually is known to promote healing of damaged skin, since it helps 'seal in' the sensitive skin cells under the damaged area...then they can regenerate. Cold sores usually come out at times of stress- exams, break-ups etc, so I think this was unrelated. Best to keep stress to a minimum.