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Kolesnikova Urges EU to Pair Belarus Diplomacy With Targeted Sanctions
Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and limit Russia’s influence.
Editorial Team · Oct 3, 2026

Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and limit Russia’s influence.

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