The European Union leaders intend to toughen sanctions on Belarus during an emergency videoconference, AP reported referring to Thierry Breton, European Industry Commissioner.

"It is clear that (the outcome of the Belarus presidential election) is not in line with the wish of the people, there has been unacceptable violence, and the rule of law is not respected. Sanctions have already been taken and will no doubt be reinforced this afternoon," Breton told Europe 1 radio on Wednesday.