The Council has decided to prolong the restrictive measures linked to internal repression in Belarus and regime’s support for Russia’s war against Ukraine for another year, until 28 February 2025.

Axar.az, citing European Council, reports that since August 2020, the EU has imposed several successive rounds of individual and sectoral sanctions, against those responsible for internal repression and human rights abuses in Belarus, and in the context of Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

With these measures, the EU is signalling to the political and economic actors responsible that their actions and support for the regime and to Russia come at a cost.

Current measures include asset freezes, travel bans, and restrictions on financial services, trade, dual-use goods, technology, energy, and transport. A total of 233 individuals — including President Alexandr Lukashenka — and 37 entities are listed.

The Council reaffirmed its support for the Belarusian people and stated it is prepared to adopt additional measures if the Belarusian authorities continue their current actions.