EU foreign relations chief Josep Borrell can announce sweeping economic sanctions on Belarus at Monday's (21 June) foreign affairs meeting after Austria caved to pressure on Friday.
These include a ban on new loans to Belarusian banks, trading in Belarusian securities or short-term bonds, and provision of investment services.
They also include restrictions on imports of cigarettes, oil and oil products, and potash - a component used in making fertiliser.
And there will be a...
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