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EU Sanctions Belarus After Air Traffic Crisis in Lithuania

12/15/2025

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On December 15, 2025, the European Union expanded sanctions against Belarus for activities undermining democracy and security in member states.
The decision followed meteorological balloons from Belarus that disrupted air traffic in Lithuania.
Lithuania declared a state of emergency and sought military support for police and border guards.
The new sanctions allow the EU to target individuals involved in foreign information manipulation and unauthorized entries.

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On December 15, 2025, the European Union expanded sanctions against Belarus for activities undermining democracy and security in member states.
The decision followed meteorological balloons from Belarus that disrupted air traffic in Lithuania.
Lithuania declared a state of emergency and sought military support for police and border guards.
The new sanctions allow the EU to target individuals involved in foreign information manipulation and unauthorized entries.