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EU imposes sanctions as Lukashenko orders police to clear the streets

Sky, 20 Aug 2020
The European Union has announced financial sanctions against those involved in electoral fraud in Belarus.

European Council President Charles Michel said the bloc does not recognise the result of a contentious election which saw incumbent president Alexander Lukashenko claim 80% of the vote.

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