This Council Implementing Regulation amends the EU sanctions regime against Belarus in connection with its involvement in Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. The act primarily deals with updates to the list of sanctioned individuals and entities.
The structure of the regulation consists of two main articles and an annex. Article 1 implements changes to Annex I of Regulation 765/2006, while Article 2 sets the entry into force. The Annex contains detailed amendments to both the list of natural persons (Table A) and legal persons (Table B) subject to restrictive measures.
Key provisions:
1. Removal of two entries from the sanctions list – one duplicate entry and one deceased person
2. Updates to the statements of reasons for 10 natural persons, including officials, judges, and businesspeople involved in supporting the Lukashenka regime
3. Amendments to the descriptions of two legal entities – Minsk Automobile Works (MAZ) and Belshina – detailing their involvement in supporting the regime and the Russian military actions
4. Extension of restrictive measures until February 28, 2026
5. Specific focus on individuals and entities involved in repression of civil society, support of the regime, and cooperation with Russian military activities
The regulation provides detailed justifications for each listed person and entity, including their roles, activities, and specific reasons for being subject to sanctions. The descriptions emphasize connections to the Lukashenka regime, involvement in political repression, and support of Russian military actions in Ukraine.
