The EU updates sanctions against Belarus for its support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
23 Apr 2026
Effective: 23 Apr 2026
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Who is affected:
Companies and individuals with commercial, financial or personal relations with Belarus
Summary
The EU Council modifies the current sanctions against Belarus, adjusting restrictive measures due to its involvement in the war against Ukraine.
Detailed analysis
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This Council Decision updates the EU sanctions regime against Belarus established in 2012, adapting it to the current situation resulting from Belarusian support for Russian aggression against Ukraine. Modifications may include changes to lists of sanctioned persons and entities, adjustments to import/export prohibitio…
Full official title
OJ:L_202600512: Decisión (PESC) 2026/512 del Consejo, de 23 de abril de 2026, por la que se modifica la Decisión 2012/642/PESC relativa a la adopción de medidas restrictivas habida cuenta de la situación en Bielorrusia y de la participación de este país en la agresión rusa contra Ucrania