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EUR-Lex · April 23, 2026
The title they went with Council Regulation (EU) 2026/513 of 23 April 2026 amending Regulation (EC) No 765/2006 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine Noisy translates that to

EU extends sanctions on Belarus for its role in the Ukraine war

What happened
The European Union has renewed its sanctions against Belarus. These measures target individuals and entities linked to the Belarusian government and its support for Russia's aggression in Ukraine.
Why it matters
Sanctions are designed to cut off financial and material support for the Belarusian regime. This extension means that businesses and individuals in the EU cannot legally engage in certain transactions with sanctioned Belarusian entities. It aims to increase economic pressure on Belarus to stop its involvement in the conflict.
The signal
Watch for any new listings of individuals or companies, or if the EU expands the types of activities covered by these sanctions.
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