EU imposes sanctions against 38 citizens, 3 companies of Belarus

The European Union imposed sanctions on 38 citizens and 3 companies of Belarus due to the conflict in Ukraine, Report informs via TASS.

"In view of the seriousness of the situation in Belarus and its involvement in Russian aggression against Ukraine, 38 individuals and 3 legal entities should be included in the list," the EU said in an official paper.

The blacklist includes Belarusian judges, investigators, journalists and security officials.

In addition, JSC Minsk Electrotechnical Plant named after V.I. Kozlov, JSC BMZ - managing company of the BMK holding and the Belarusian State Concern for Oil and Chemistry fell under the sanctions.

The EU has also introduced a ban on the export of goods and technologies to Belarus that contribute to the country's military improvement.