The EU condemns Belarus's labeling of initiatives to combat Russian disinformation as "extremist".

The European Union has strongly condemned a decision by the Belarusian government to designate EU-funded websites and social media channels as "extremist information sources." The targeted digital initiatives are primarily designed to support Belarusian civil society and combat Russian disinformation and propaganda.

Brussels announced its official condemnation of the veto and categorization on Tuesday. The move by Minsk directly impacts platforms operating to counter Moscow's narratives within the region, escalating tensions between the European bloc and the Belarusian authorities over media control and information freedom.