Following the announcement of the sanctions imposed by the countries on Russia due to the Russia-Ukraine war, a decision was made by the UK to impose sanctions on Belarus for its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. In a written statement made by the British Foreign Ministry, it was stated that sanctions will be applied to Belarusian Chief of General Staff Viktor Gulevic, three deputy defense ministers Andrei Burdyko, Sergei Simonenko and Andrey Zhuk, as well as 2 military enterprises.
“IN RESPECT FOR THE ROLE HE PLAYED IN THE WAR…”
In the statement, it was noted that British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss initiated the first tranche of sanctions against Belarusian individuals and organizations in response to the role Belarus plays in the war launched by Russia against Ukraine, including facilitating the attack within its own borders.
In the statement, it was noted that 4 high-level defense officials and 2 military organizations were subject to sanctions with immediate effect under the UK’s sanctions regime against Russia.
“Among those who have been sanctioned is the Chief of the General Staff of Belarus, Gulevic. Gulevic is responsible for directing the actions of the Belarusian Armed Forces that support and enable Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He conducted joint military exercises with Russia and allowed Russia to attack Ukraine, including positions in Belarus. It allowed the deployment of Russian troops along the Belarusian border, which directly contributed to its capability.”
In the statement, it was noted that those who were sanctioned would not be able to travel to the UK and their assets in that country would be frozen.
“LUKASHENKO REGIME WILL FEEL THE ECONOMIC RESULTS OF AID TO PUTIN”
In a statement on the subject, Foreign Minister Truss also stated that they inflicted economic pain on Russian President Vladimir Putin and those closest to him, and underlined that they will not rest until Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is re-established.
“The (Belarusian President Alexander) Lukashenko regime is actively aiding and abetting the illegal invasion of Russia and will feel the economic consequences of its support for Putin,” Truss said. used the phrase. (AA)