Council of the EU imposes sanctions on Belarus for the 2020 election fraud, human rights abuses and its role in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine

These sanctions aim to pressure the Belarusian leadership to halt violence, release political prisoners, and engage in a genuine national dialogue. The EU is prepared to assist with economic support for a democratic transition and will impose additional sanctions if necessary. The EU supports the Belarusian people’s desire for a free and democratic nation and is troubled by the worsening human rights situation…