Washington Softens Sanctions on Belarusian Airline, Presidential Aircraft
The US Treasury Department has eased several sanctions on Belarus, including lifting restrictions on the national airline, Belavia, and authorizing transactions related to President Alexander Lukashenko’s presidential jet.
This step marks the latest sign of warming ties between Washington and Minsk after Belarus freed successive rounds of political prisoners in exchange for an easing of sanctions.
- Sanctions were formally removed on Belavia and an aircraft operated by the airline previously used by senior officials and members of Lukashenko’s family.
- The move follows years of strain amid US efforts to isolate the country, including with sanctions directly targeting Lukashenko.
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Author's summary: US eases sanctions on Belarus airline.
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