Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 27 February 2017: European Union prolongs sanctions against Belarus

The European Union decided to extend the sanctions imposed on Belarus until February 28, 2018. Restriction includes an arms embargo and travel ban against four people who are suspected for persecution of opposition politicians. On February 15, 2016, the Council stated that the policy towards Belarus will mainly depend on the action which Belarus will take to respect rule of law and human rights.