Wednesday, August 19, 2020

EU leaders agree to impose sanctions on Belarus regime and support transition to democracy

EU leaders have agreed to impose sanctions on a "substantial number" of Belarus officials, accused of election fraud and violence against protestors. 

Following a meeting of EU27 leaders on Wednesday, support was expressed for the Belarusian people who want a peaceful transition to democracy. 

Ursula von Der Leyen is President of the European Commission. 

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