The European Union imposed new sanctions on Belarus on June 29 due to its involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, EU Council announced.
Belarus has been a key ally to Moscow and supported Russian aggression against Ukraine, though it has not committed its own forces directly to the hostilities.
The EU introduced on June 24 the 14th round of sanctions against Russia, aimed at tackling the circumvention of existing measures and to further restrict profits from Russia’s energy industry.
The European Union imposed new sanctions on Belarus on June 29 due to its involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine. The sanctions target various sectors such as trade, services, transport, and anti-circumvention loopholes. Belarus, a key ally to Moscow, has been supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine. The sanctions mirror those in place against Russia and aim to address circumvention stemming from the close ties between the Russian and Belarusian economies. The EU also extended the export ban on dual-use and advanced goods and technologies, as well as imposed restrictions on goods that could enhance Belarusian industrial capacities. These measures seek to further restrict Belarusian imports and services. Overall, the EU is taking a firm stance against both Belarus and Russia due to their roles in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Join us in supporting independent journalism in Ukraine as we follow these developments.