A four-month stand-off between Belarusian strongman Alexander Lukashenko and the pro-democratic protesters posed a serious challenge for the EU.
The block that had announced its ambition to become a geopolitical actor, has found itself with very few levers in relation to the crisis in its immediate neighborhood. Brussels has been active in its rhetoric – condemning violence, criminal persecution and torture of protesters in Belarus.
With some initial delay, sanctions followed. First two packages blacklisted Lukashenko and dozens of those responsible for repressions, third package will target not just officials, but also nine businesses close to the regime.
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