next week the EU will extend the current regime of suspension of sanctions against the Belarusian leadership, but did not abolish them completely due to the lack of progress in political reforms in the country. This is stated in draft form prepared on the subject statements, reports BBC BBC .

EU imposed locked in the issuance of visas for Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko and dozens of Belarusian officials after the Belarusian leader accused of rigging the elections in 2006. However, the ban was suspended in October 2008 to promote reforms.

A preliminary version of the statement, which must be approved by the heads of EU foreign ministers next week, said that the suspension will be extended until October next year. However, the threat of renewed sanctions remains.

EU is not satisfied with the current electoral legislation of Belarus, the state of human rights and the availability of the death penalty.