Pavel Latushka proposed to Ukraine to strengthen sanctions against the Lukashenko regime

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On 24 February 2026, on the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and Head of NAM Pavel Latushka sent an address to the Authorised Representative of the President of Ukraine on Sanctions Policy Vladyslav Vlasyuk.

The document contains comprehensive proposals on strengthening sanctions pressure on the Lukashenko regime. Pavel Latushka thanked the Ukrainian leadership for the measures already taken:

"This is an important political signal to the regime and a sign of support for the democratic forces of Belarus".

Among the specific proposals are the introduction of blocking sanctions against banks connected to the Russian SPFS system, the expansion of restrictions on Belarusian exports of fertilisers, liquefied gas, rapeseed oil, and peat, as well as strengthened controls over "false transit" through Belarus. It is also proposed to expand personal sanctions to cover Lukashenko's inner circle, propagandists, and judges.

The Deputy Head of the Cabinet separately emphasised the role of Union State structures in the Russian aggression and the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children.

"The United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus and NAM confirm their readiness for further expert engagement with the Ukrainian side in order to develop effective solutions for strengthening pressure on the Lukashenko regime and for jointly lobbying for new sanctions decisions against the regime from both the EU and other democratic countries", the politician stated.

Analytical materials with specific lists of enterprises and individuals against whom the introduction of sanctions is proposed are attached to the address.

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