U.S. Sanctions Belarus: A Crackdown on Alleged Election Fraud

The United States issued sanctions targeting various individuals and entities in Belarus. These measures, under an executive order by President Joe Biden, aim to pressure President Alexander Lukashenko over claims of rigged 2020 elections, which he denies.

The United States issued sanctions on Friday targeting multiple individuals and entities in Belarus, the Treasury Department's website showed.

The sanctions were issued under an executive order signed by President Joe Biden in 2021, aimed at pressuring Belarus' President Alexander Lukashenko over accusations his government rigged 2020 elections in the country. Lukashenko denies this.

(With inputs from agencies.)