The issue of sanctions was put on the agenda as a matter of urgency, as from July 1, the presidency will be taken over by Hungary, which may block a new package of restrictions.
European politicians have been discussing a new package of sanctions due to the fact that Belarus has become the main one to circumvent sanctions against Russia.
“When we negotiated the 14th package, we focused only on Russia, but there remains a loophole that needs to be closed,” DW’s diplomatic source in Brussels pointed out.
The issue of imposing new sanctions has been urgently put on the agenda, as this is the last meeting of the post representatives under the Belgian presidency of the Council of the EU. On July 1, the rotating presidency will be taken over by Hungary.
Today, the EU adopted a new sanctions package against the regime in Belarus. This was reported by RFE/RL journalist Rikard Jozwiak.
“EU ambassadors have agreed in principle on a new package of sanctions against Belarus. This package will strengthen our measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including the fight against sanctions circumvention,” the Belgian EU office said.
The introduction of new sanctions against Belarus is actively promoted by Belgium. If they are adopted at the ambassadorial level on June 26, they may be approved at the EU summit in Brussels on June 27-28.
