Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research EAER State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO Bilateral Economic Relations Sanctions Version of 07.07.2021 Sanctions program: Belarus: Verordnung vom 11. Dezember 2020 über Massnahmen gegenüber Belarus (SR 946.231.116.9), Anhang 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: Art. 2 Abs. 1 (Finanzsanktionen) und Art. 3 Abs. 1 (Ein- und Durchreiseverbot) Sanctions program: Bélarus: Ordonnance du 11 décembre 2020 instituant des mesures à l’encontre du Bélarus (RS 946.231.116.9), annexe 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: art. 2, al. 1 (Sanctions financières) et art. 3, al. 1 (Interdiction de séjour et de transit) Sanctions program: Bielorussia: Ordinanza del 11 dicembre 2020 che istituisce provvedimenti nei confronti della Bielorussia (RS 946.231.116.9), allegato 1 Origin: EU Sanctions: art. 2 cpv. 1 (Sanzioni finanziarie) e art. 3 cpv. 1 (Divieto di entrata e di transito) Individuals SSID: 20-45419 Name: Buhuk Natallia Mikhailauna Spelling variant: a) БУГУК Наталля Мiхайлаўна (Belarusian) b) Buguk Natalia Mikhailovna (Russian) c) БУГУК Наталья Михайловна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 19 Dec 1989 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as judge at the Fruzensky district court in Minsk, Natallia Buhuk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova. Violations of rights of defence and of right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under her supervision. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge at the Fruzensky district court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45427 Name: Kasianchyk Alina Siarhieeuna Spelling variant: a) КАСЬЯНЧЫК Алiна Сяргееўна (Belarusian) b) Kasyanchyk Alina Sergeevna (Russian) c) КАСЬЯНЧИК Алина Сергеевна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 12 Mar 1998 Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as assistant prosecutor at the Fruzensky District Court in Minsk, Alina Kasianchyk has represented the Lukashenka regime in politically motivated cases against journalists, activists and protesters. In particular, she has prosecuted journalists Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova for recording peaceful protests, based on the groundless charges of “conspiracy” and “violating public order”. She has also prosecuted members of Belarusian civil society e.g. for taking parts in peaceful protests, and paying tribute to murdered protester Aliaksandr Taraikousky. She has continuously asked the judge for long-term prison sentences. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Assistant Prosecutor at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45434 Name: Kurylovich Ihar Viktaravich Spelling variant: a) КУРЫЛОВIЧ Iгар Вiĸтаравiч (Belarusian) b) Kurilovich Igor Viktorovich (Russian) c) КУРИЛОВИЧ Игорь Викторович (Russian) Sex: M DOB: 26 Sep 1990 Nationality: Belarus Justification: In his position as Senior Investigator at the Fruzensky District Court in Minsk, Ihar Kurylovich was involved in preparing a politically motivated criminal case against journalists Katsiaryna Bakhvalava (Andreyeva) and Darya Chultsova. The journalists, who recorded peaceful protests, were accused of violations of public order and sentenced to two years of prison. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Senior Investigator of the Frunzensky District Department of the Investigative Committee Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45441 Name: Shatsila Siarhei Viktaravich Spelling variant: a) ШАЦIЛА Сяргей Вiĸтаравiч (Belarusian) b) Shatilo Sergei Viktorovich (Russian) c) ШАТИЛО Сергей Виĸторович (Russian) Sex: M DOB: 13 Aug 1989 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In his position as judge of the Sovetsky District Court in Minsk, Siarhei Shatsila is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against protesters, in particular the sentencing of Natallia Hersche, Dzmitry Halko and Dzmitry Karatkevich, considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organisation. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge at Sovetsky District Court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45449 Name: Achalava Anastasia Vasileuna Spelling variant: a) АЧАЛАВА Анастасiя Васiльеўна (Belarusian) b) Achalova Anastasia Vasilievna (Russian) c) АЧАЛОВА Анастасия Васильевна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 15 Oct 1992 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as judge of the Leninsky District Court in Minsk, Anastasia Achalava is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters, in particular the sentencing of Coordination Council member Dzmitry Kruk, as well as against medical personnel and senior citizens. Reliance on statements of anonymous witnesses was reported during trials conducted under her supervision. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge at the Leninsky District Court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45457 Name: Yarokhina Mariya Viachaslavauna Spelling variant: a) ЯРОХIНА Марыя Вячаславаўна (Belarusian) b) Yerokhina Maria Viacheslavovna (Russian) c) ЕРОХИНА Мария Вячеславовна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 4 Jul 1987 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as judge of the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk, Mariya Yerokhina is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, trade union activists, sportsmen and protesters, in particular the sentencing of journalist Uladzimir Hrydzin. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45465 Name: Blizniuk Yuliya Aliaksandrauna Spelling variant: a) БЛIЗНЮК Юлiя Аляĸсандраўна (Belarusian) b) Blizniuk Yuliya Aleksandrovna (Russian) c) БЛИЗНЮК Юлия Алеĸсандровна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 23 Sep 1971 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as Deputy Chairwoman and judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk, Yuliya Blizniuk is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, activists and protesters, in particular sentencing activists Artsiom Khvashcheuski, Artsiom Sauchuk, Maksim Pauliushchyk. These persons are considered as political prisoners by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organization. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Deputy Chairwoman/judge at the Frunzensky District Court in Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45473 Name: Kulik Anastasia Dzmitreuna Spelling variant: a) КУЛIК Анастасiя Дзмiтрыеўна (Belarusian) b) Kulik Anastasia Dmitrievna (Russian) c) КУЛИК Анастасия Дмитриевна (Russian) Sex: W DOB: 28 Jul 1989 POB: Minsk, Belarus Nationality: Belarus Justification: In her position as judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk, Anastasia Kulik is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against peaceful protesters, in particular the sentencing of Aliaksandr Zakharevich, who is considered as a political prisoner by Viasna, a Belarusian human rights organization. She is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45481 Name: Trusevich Maksim Leanidavich Spelling variant: a) ТРУСЕВIЧ Маĸсiм Леанiдавiч (Belarusian) b) Trusevich Maksim Leonidovich (Russian) c) ТРУСЕВИЧ Маĸсим Леонидович (Russian) Sex: M DOB: 12 Aug 1989 Nationality: Belarus Justification: In his position as judge at the Pervomaisky District Court in Minsk, Maxim Trusevich is responsible for numerous politically motivated rulings against journalists, opposition leaders, activists and protesters. Violations of rights of defence and right to a fair trial were reported during trials conducted under his supervision. He is therefore responsible for serious human rights violations and for seriously undermining the rule of law, as well as for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition. Other information: Judge of the Pervomaisky District Court of Minsk Modifications: Listed on 7 Jul 2021 SSID: 20-45488 Name: Matyl Tatsiana Yaraslavauna Spelling variant: a) МАТЫЛЬ Тацяна Яраславаўна