Ukraine Demands a Trade Embargo

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If Lukashenko does not release political prisoners, does not stop the repression, and does not cease assisting the aggressor, Belarus may face a full trade embargo.

On March 11, 2026, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted a resolution appealing to the governments of Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to introduce a complete ban on export-import operations (trade and transit of goods) with the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus (reg. No. 14324).

In the appeal, the Ukrainian parliament thanked these countries for their comprehensive support of Ukraine in countering Russian aggression, as well as for their key role in economic and military assistance and in consolidating international efforts to restore stability in Europe. It was also noted that EU trade with Russia and Belarus still remains a significant source of revenue for these regimes, effectively helping to finance their military-industrial complexes.

The resolution emphasizes that the introduction of a full trade embargo on the eastern borders of the EU will constitute an important step in intensifying economic pressure on the aggressor states and will contribute to strengthening the security of both Ukraine and Europe.

"The issue of trade restrictions is directly linked to the behavior of the Lukashenko regime. The release of political prisoners, the cessation of repression, and the ending of support for Russian aggression are the key conditions for changing European countries' attitude toward economic contacts with Belarus. Otherwise, pressure on the regime will only intensify — including the expansion of sanctions and a possible trade embargo," — stated Deputy Head of the United Transitional Cabinet and Head of the NAM Pavel Latushka, commenting on the adopted resolution.

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