Europe and the US strengthen sanctions against Belarus for its role in the invasion of Ukraine

Europe and the US strengthen sanctions against Belarus for its role in the invasion of Ukraine

In addition, the new sanctions will affect the hydrocarbon products soft drinks, potash, wood products, cement, iron and steel, as well as rubber products”:

The European Union also adopted restrictions on the export to Belarus of dual-use products – that is, that can be used for civil or military purposes – and technology that can “help the technological and military development” of that country.

The United States, meanwhile, revealed “radical restrictions against Belarus to prevent its import of technological goods in response to their support” for the war against Ukraine.

He also announced “sanctions targeting Russia’s defense sector” to “impose significant costs on Russian arms development and production companies.”

On the day, the EU also announced sanctions against 22 senior military leaders of Belarus, including six generals, for that country’s decision to allow Russia to use its territory to attack Ukraine.

The text of the Official Gazette mentions that Belarus allows Russia to fire “ballistic missiles at Ukraine”, and allows the transport of military personnel and heavy weapons, tanks and military transport vehicles.

In addition, it allows Russian aircraft to fly over Belarusian airspace to Ukraine.

Source: Ambito

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