EU Renews Belarus Sanctions

The European Union renewed sanctions against Belarus for one year until Feb. 28, 2021, the European Council said in a Feb. 17 press release. The sanctions include an embargo on arms and goods that could be used for “internal repression” and an asset freeze against four people. The council also extended an exemption to allow exports of “biathlon equipment” and certain sporting rifles and pistols to Belarus, the council said. Those exports remain subject to a case-by-case review.