Belshina controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Reported supplies to Russian defense enterprises
The Belarusian Investigative Center reported that Belshina supplied products to Russian defense enterprises. This is a reported allegation rather than an established judicial finding in the supplied material.
2021
Renewed United States and European sanctions
Belshina was subjected to renewed United States sanctions and was added to the European Union's sanctions list in the context of Belarusian repression after the 2020 election.
2020
Worker protests and dismissals
Hundreds of workers reportedly joined protests after the disputed 2020 presidential election. A planned political strike did not begin, and several workers were dismissed. The EU General Court later found that the Council had not adequately shown the dismissals were politically motivated.
2011
United States sanctions over Belarusian political repression
Belshina was sanctioned by the United States after the Belarusian authorities violently suppressed opposition protests following the 2010 presidential election.