# FAC backs sanctions after Belarus diverts a Ryanair flight

Date: 2021

On 24 May 2021 Belarus forced a Ryanair flight to Minsk and arrested Raman Pratasevich. Borrell convened ministers; the Union closed airspace and listed officials. A package is a completed CFSP act.

## People

- Josep Borrell: https://factrail.ai/people/josep-borrell

## Drivers

- Sanctions Pressure: https://factrail.ai/drivers/sanctions-pressure

## Sources

- https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/eu-belarus-ryanair-sanctions-2021-05-24/
- https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2021/05/24/belarus/

## Methodology

https://factrail.ai/methodology

Canonical: https://factrail.ai/facts/eu-borrell-belarus-2021