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Lithuania opposes EU easing sanctions on Belarus over political concerns

Lithuania's foreign minister stated on 2026-09-21 that the European Union has no reason to ease sanctions on Belarus under President Alexander Lukashenko. Lithuania argued it was not the time to soften the EU's stance.

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Not the time to soften stance over Belarus, Lithuania says

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UNITED NATIONS, Sept 21 - The European Union has no reason to ease sanctions on Belarus, Lithuania's foreign minister said on Monday, arguing that President Alexander Lukashenko's government continues to repress opponents, violate human rights and back Russia's war in Ukraine.