EU Extends Belarus Sanctions for 1 Year

The EU extended until Feb. 28, 2024, its restrictions on Belarus in response to its support for the war in Ukraine, the European Council announced. The council said it reached this decision after conducting its annual review of the restrictions and "considering the persistent gravity of the domestic situation in the country and Belarus' ongoing involvement" in the war. The sanctions apply to 195 individuals and 34 entities and include targeted trade sanctions.