The United States announced its intention to continue imposing sanctions against Belarus

The United States will continue to impose sanctions against Belarus to support the opposition, according to a White House report on the meeting of US President's national security adviser Jake Sullivan with Belarusian opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.

The United States, along with partners and allies, will continue to hold the Lukashenka regime accountable for its actions, including through sanctions.

Sullivan during the meeting said that the administration of US President Joe Biden demands an international investigation into the events of May 23, the release of political prisoners, the start of a political dialogue with opposition representatives and the holding of elections under the supervision of the OSCE.

On May 23, a Ryanair plane flying from Athens to Vilnius made an emergency landing in Minsk. Roman Protasevich, the creator of the Nexta Telegram channel recognized as extremist in Belarus, and his girlfriend Sofya Sapega were on board. Both were arrested.