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EU: We have decided to impose sanctions on 40 Belarusians
The president of the European Council announced that the leaders had decided to impose sanctions on about 40 people in Belarus.
This, after Cyprus withdrew its opposition.
The union has warned Turkey that it too could be punished if it continues its operations in the eastern Mediterranean.
"The next two weeks will be critical for them"
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Friday, 02 October 2020, 03:01
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In the video: The inauguration of Lukashenko as President of Belarus (Photo: Reuters)
EU leaders agreed last night (Friday) to impose sanctions on Belarus, which is suspected of falsifying the presidential election.
This, after Cyprus withdrew its opposition to the move after demanding that the EU punish Turkey as well due to tensions in the Mediterranean.
The president of the European Council in the EU, Charles Michel, said 40 names were included in the list of sanctions to be imposed on Belarus.
"We had a dual strategy," Michelle said after a nightly council meeting.
He noted that the sanctions would take effect immediately, adding that President Alexander Lukashenko was not included in the list.
But he said, "It could still change."
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"That could still change."
President Lukneshko in Minsk (Photo: Reuters)
The sanctions on Belarus come after it was reported that Lukashenko had been sworn in for another term as president.
The "Balta" news agency reported that Lukashenko abruptly missed the planned date.
He was declared the winner of the presidential election about two months ago, in a controversial election in which the suspicion of falsifying the results arose.
Since then, hundreds of thousands have demonstrated against his rule and the EU has not recognized the results.
The President of Belarus has been in power for the past 26 years, and is known as Europe's last dictator.
Last month, a UN human rights researcher said more than 10,000 people had been "violently arrested" since the election, "and more than 500 had been tortured and thousands beaten wildly," she said.
"Certainly the option for sanctions on Turkey exists"
The union has warned Turkey that if tensions in the eastern Mediterranean continue, sanctions will also be imposed on Ankara.
"We state that we want to give an opportunity for political dialogue," Michelle said.
"On the other hand, we take a firm stand on our values and support for Greece and Cyprus."
He added that "we are ready to engage in a more positive agenda with Turkey provided it will want to engage with us."
European Commission President Ursula von der Lane said the union could impose sanctions on Ankara if the provocations continue in the eastern Mediterranean.
"We want a positive and constructive relationship with Turkey, and it will be very much in favor of Ankara," she said at a news conference.
"Certainly the option for sanctions on Turkey exists."
"It will only work if the provocations and pressures stop. We expect Turkey to refrain from unilateral action from now on. In the event of such renewed action, the EU will use all the instruments and options available."
"We want to give an opportunity for political dialogue."
Michelle at the press conference, tonight (Photo: Reuters)
The warning sent to Ankara comes after Cyprus' opposition to imposing sanctions on Belarus.
About two weeks ago, the union's foreign ministers did not reach an understanding on the imposition of sanctions due to the imposition of a veto by Cyprus, which also wanted to impose sanctions on Turkey.
Nicosia wants the bloc to punish Ankara for its energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of the island.
"Despite the clear desire to adopt these sanctions, this was not possible because unanimous agreement was not reached as required," Union Foreign Minister Joseph Burrell told reporters after chairing the Foreign Ministers' meeting.
"Cyprus was lacking for unanimous consent."
Burrell said the EU's ability to formulate an agreed foreign policy among the 27 member states is at stake.
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