EU COUNCIL HITS BELARUS WITH NEW SANCTIONS, AS WAGNER GROUP SETTLES IN
August 26th, 2023
The European Union (EU) has ramped up its sanctions on Belarus, as Russia’s ally has increased its role in its invasion of Ukraine, hosting members of the Wagner Group, the mercenary company that recently rebelled against the Russian government. Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko helped broker an end to the mutiny by allowing Wagner Group leaders and fighters to move to Belarus and avoid prosecution in Russia.
While this may have strengthened Lukashenko’s position as an independent actor regarding Russia, the EU has decided to ratchet up pressure on his ...
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