Germany and several other exporting countries have forced a weakening of EU sanctions plans against Russia’s partner country Belarus. As several diplomats said in Brussels on Wednesday, it was not possible to reach an agreement on a comprehensive EU ban on vehicle exports, in particular due to German resistance. Only those that can also be used for military purposes will no longer be allowed to be exported to Belarus in the future. According to reports, France also supported the demands for a reduction. There are also exceptions for luxury goods such as leather goods, perfumes and wines.