In the European Union today, the question of continuing actions to lift the sanctions against Belarus was considered. Recall that over the past few months, a number of sanctions have been lifted, including some restrictive measures that have been in effect for years against the top leadership of the republic. This time, the EU considered the possibility of lifting the arms embargo on Belarus and the lifting of sanctions imposed earlier against Belarusian officials. However, by a majority vote of the embargo, it was decided to extend for another year, like the other sanctions considered.
27 February 2017, the Council decided to extend the restrictive measures against Belarus for one year until February 28 2018. These measures include an embargo on supplies weapons, asset freeze and travel ban on individuals involved in the disappearance of two opposition politicians, one businessman and one journalist in 1999 and 2000.
It was noted that the arms embargo will not affect the possible supply of biathlon rifles to Belarus.
At the same time, the Belarusian leadership in the European Council called for “respect for universal freedoms and the rule of law”. Here are just what “universal freedoms” and what particular “right” is being discussed, the document does not say. Nor is it said how Minsk was eager and had the opportunity to buy weapons from Europe.
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