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August 20, 2020

European Union Readies Sanctions Against Belarus as Authoritarian Ruler Digs In
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In Belarus, mass protests are continuing more than a week after longtime
authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko was declared the winner of a
controversial presidential election. On Wednesday, the European Union
rejected the election results, and the EU is expected to soon impose
sanctions on individuals connected to the election and the repression of
protesters. This is Charles Michel, the president of the European
Council.

Charles Michel: "Our message is very clear: Stop the violence. And we
don't accept the impunity."



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