OFAC sanctions program

Belarus Sanctions Program

Belarus faces sanctions aligned with the Russia sanctions regime, following the 2020 election fraud and Belarus's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The program targets defense, potash, and state enterprises.

Program at a glance

Program codeBELARUS
Legal authorityBelarus Sanctions Regulations; EO 14038; EO 13665 (in part)
ScopeSectoral / Belarus
Designation volumeApproximately 150+ SDN designations

Who and what it targets

Belarussian Potash Company, Belinvestbank, state enterprises, and government officials aligned with Russia.

Relevance to AI agents

Belarus sanctions track closely with the Russia program. Payment agents should treat Belarus-connected counterparties as elevated risk and screen against both programs, since designations are coordinated.

Screening note. A counterparty program match is not always a blanket block — the program tag tells your agent how to route the hit (hard block for terrorism/embargo, review-required for sectoral, etc.). SanctionsAI returns the program code on every match.

Frequently asked questions

Are Belarus and Russia sanctions linked?

Yes, closely. Belarus sanctions were expanded in coordination with Russia sanctions after 2020; screening should cover both programs.

Is Belarus comprehensively sanctioned?

No. Belarus is under targeted, sectoral sanctions, not a comprehensive embargo.

Compliance disclaimer. This page is educational and not legal advice. Program scope and current general licenses must be confirmed against the live OFAC programme page and, where relevant, by a qualified professional.

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