Britain Introduces New Sanctions Against Belarus

Leroy Carter -

Starting July 5, the UK government will introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus as the Lukashenko regime continues to actively facilitate Putin’s illegal invasion.

The package extends some of the significant measures made against Russia to Belarus, including import and export bans on goods worth around £60 million. This includes:

  • exports of oil refining goods;
  • exports of advanced technology components, such as those used in quantum computing;
  • exports of luxury goods, including British artwork and designer handbags;
  • imports of Belarusian iron and steel.

The UK government is also restricting Belarus’ access to the UK’s world class financial services sector – banning more Belarusian companies from issuing debt and securities in London.

This is stated on the official website of the UK’s government.