EU Imposes Individual Sanctions, Trade Restrictions on Belarus
The European Council sanctioned 22 Belarusian military officials for their roles in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Belarus is permitting the Russian military to fire ballistic missiles from Belarus, transport military personnel and heavy weapons and tanks into Ukraine and fly over Belarusian airspace into Ukraine, the council said March 2. The Belarusian military also provides refueling points for the Russian military and stores Russian weapons and equipment. The 22 individuals will be subject to a travel ban and asset freeze.
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"Belarus’ involvement in the ongoing unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine will come at a high price," EU Foreign Affairs Representative Josep Borrell said. "With these measures, we are targeting those in Belarus who collaborate with these attacks against Ukraine and restricting trade in a number of key sectors."
Restrictions on the trade of goods from Belarus will also be added in response to the country's role in the invasion, the council said. Goods used for the production or manufacturing of tobacco products, mineral fuels, bituminous substances and gaseous hydrocarbon products, potassium chloride goods, wood products, cement products, iron and steel goods, and rubber products will face sanctions, the council announced. Also, exporters of dual-use goods and technology and other advanced goods that could aid the Belarusian military will face restrictions.