EU extends scope of sanctions against Belarus

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, AUG 3 - The European Commission applauded today the adoption by the Council of additional targeted restrictive measures in response to Belarus' involvement in Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, the bloc stated today. In particular, the new measures will ensure that Russian sanctions cannot be circumvented via Belarus by bringing EU sanctions targeting Russia and Belarus into closer alignment.
    The measures expand the export ban against Belarus to include a variety of highly sensitive goods and technologies that contribute to Belarus's military and technological development.
    The Council also imposes additional export restrictions on firearms and ammunition, as well as aviation and space-related goods and technologies. The modifications also harmonise the sanctions against Belarus with those against Russia. (ANSA).