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WASHINGTON, 29 October (BelTA-TASS) – The United States has lifted some sanctions against a number of Belarusian companies, BelTA learned from the United States Department of the Treasury.

The decision applies to the companies Belorusneft, Belneftekhim and its U.S. subsidiary, Belshina, Grodno Azot, Grodno Khimvolokno, Lakokraska, Naftan, and Polotsk Steklovolokno.

BelTA reported earlier that the European Union suspended for four months the asset freeze and travel ban applying to 170 individuals and the asset freeze applying to three entities in Belarus.