EU plans new sanctions against Lukashenka over balloon

By Riffat Kausar
Scandinavian News Finland

The European Commission has announced plans to impose new sanctions on Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka’s regime.

The move comes after repeated hybrid balloon attacks targeting Lithuania, where contraband-filled balloons were launched from Belarus into Lithuanian airspace.

EU officials say Minsk appears to be using these unconventional tactics to test NATO’s readiness and apply pressure on the Baltic states.

According to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the upcoming sanctions may focus on Belarusian border services and special operations units associated with these attacks.

The situation has raised concerns across Europe, emphasizing the need for coordinated EU and NATO responses to hybrid threats

“Read how Europe is responding to Belarus’ hybrid threats and NATO’s strategy.”

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