As the United States moves to ease sanctions on Belarus, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic engagement, questions are emerging about whether the European Union should reconsider its own approach to Minsk. For years, the EU has maintained a firm stance in response to Belarus’s political crackdown and human rights abuses, but evolving geopolitical dynamics and growing calls for dialogue are prompting a reevaluation of strategy. In this context, Chatham House explores the implications of Washington’s latest moves and what they might mean for Brussels’s policy towards Belarus.
US Sanctions Easing on Belarus Signals Shift in Washington’s Strategy
Washington’s recent decision to relax certain sanctions on Belarus marks a notable departure from its previous hardline stance. Analysts interpret this move as an attempt to recalibrate diplomacy amid evolving geopolitical tensions in Eastern Europe. By easing restrictions, the US appears to be opening channels for…
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Author : Olivia Williams
Publish date : 2025-11-30 06:55:00
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