Proposals on the introduction of new sanctions against the Lukashenko regime have been sent to Kyiv

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On 24 February 2026, on the anniversary of the start of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine, the 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, containing comprehensive proposals on strengthening sanctions pressure on the Lukashenko regime.

In the address, Pavel Latushka expressed gratitude to the leadership of Ukraine and personally to President Volodymyr Zelensky for the introduction of personal sanctions against dictator Lukashenko. "This is an important political signal to the regime and a sign of support for the democratic forces of Belarus," the politician noted.

The National Anti-Crisis Management has proposed concrete steps both for improving existing restrictions and for further strengthening sanctions pressure on the Lukashenko regime.

In particular, it is proposed to expand the practice of applying manufacturer certificates to prevent the circumvention of restrictions; to strengthen controls and restrictions on the movement through Belarus of goods used in "false transit" schemes; to introduce blocking sanctions against banks connected to the Bank of Russia's SPFS system.

It is also proposed to expand sanctions to cover supplies from Belarus of all types of fertilisers and liquefied gas, and other significant export commodities (rapeseed oil, peat); to introduce restrictions against specific enterprises of the military-industrial complex not yet covered by sanctions. Separately, it is proposed to expand personal sanctions, including against Lukashenko's inner circle and enterprise management; propagandists; judges and officials involved in the aggression, as well as in repression and persecution for solidarity with Ukraine.

The address notes that the structures of the so-called Union State facilitate Russia's aggression against Ukraine, the unlawful transfer of Ukrainian children and their subsequent ideological indoctrination, as well as the undermining of Belarus's sovereignty, which may be reflected in the sanctions policy of Ukraine and its allies in democratic countries.

Attached to the address is a series of analytical and factual materials with specific lists of enterprises, institutions, and individuals against whom the introduction of sanctions is proposed by both Ukraine and its allies.

As Pavel Latushka stated:

"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 against the regime from both the EU and other democratic countries."

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