Ukraine to Sanction Top Belarus Security Officials, Lukashenko’s Son

Ukraine to Sanction Top Belarus Security Officials, Lukashenko’s Son
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko delivers a speech in Minsk, Belarus, on May 26, 2021. Press Service of the President of the Republic of Belarus/Handout via Reuters
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KYIV—Ukraine’s government has proposed the introduction of personal sanctions against 52 Belarusian officials, including President Alexander Lukashenko’s son Viktor, the detailed text of its resolution published on Friday showed.

Belarus faced a political crisis following an Aug. 9 election marred by vote-rigging allegations that led to mass protests against Lukashenko, who has been in power since 1994.