The EU imposed sanctions against Belarus

About 40 representatives of the leadership of the republic were included in the list of restrictive measures of the European Union.

The leaders of the EU countries have agreed on sanctions against officials of the Republic of Belarus. This was reported on Friday, October 2, by the TASS agency, citing a source in one of the delegations.

It is observed that the reason for the decision was “falsification of elections and violation of human rights in the country.”

The “black list” includes some 40 Belarusian officials accused by Western countries of violence against protesters. However, Alexander Lukashenko is not yet among them.

“We decided to implement the sanctions that we agreed to in August. This means that tomorrow (Friday, October 2 – ed.) A blacklist of about 40 names will be implemented through a written procedure,” the head of the European Council Charles Michel told press conferences. .

Let us remind you that previously the UK and Canada imposed sanctions in relation to fraud in the presidential elections and the suppression of peaceful protests in Belarus.

At the same time, the sanctions promised by the European Union against the republic’s ruling elite were blocked by Cyprus for more than a month, despite persuasions from Brussels.

Later, the EU promised Cyprus measures against Turkey if it unblocks the adoption of sanctions against Belarus.

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