The EU expands sanctions against Belarus for its support of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
23 Apr 2026Effective: 23 Apr 2026129 views
Who is affected:
Companies and financial entities with commercial links to Belarus or Russia
Summary
The EU Council updates restrictive measures against Belarus, adding new persons or entities sanctioned for supporting Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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The EU Council applies Article 8 bis of Regulation (EC) 765/2006 to expand existing sanctions against Belarus. The measure involves updating lists of natural and legal persons subject to restrictions such as asset freezing and prohibition of entry into the EU. European companies must verify that they do not maintain co…
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OJ:L_202600505: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/505 del Consejo, de 23 de abril de 2026, por el que se aplica el artículo 8 bis, apartado 1, del Reglamento (CE) n.° 765/2006 relativo 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
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