EU extends sanctions against Russians for six months due to special operation

The Council of the European Union for six months, until September 15, extended individual sanctions imposed on 1,473 individuals and 205 legal entities "for undermining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine." This is stated in the statement of the European Union.

“Existing measures include restrictions on the travel of individuals, an asset freeze and a ban on the provision of funds or other economic resources transferred to individuals and legal entities,” the EU said in a statement.

Sanctions for “undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine” were imposed on Russian citizens in March 2014, when Crimea became part of Russia following a referendum. The European Union expanded them a few days after the start of a special operation in Ukraine in 2022. The circle of people subject to restrictions is expanding with each new package of sanctions, the EU has already agreed on ten lists. The restrictions are extended every six months, the last time they were extended in September 2022.

In particular, the Russian leadership fell under the sanctions: President Vladimir Putin , Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council Dmitry Medvedev and others. The Kremlin called the restrictive measures banditry.

On the anniversary of the start of the military operation, the European Union extended the sectoral sanctions imposed on Russia due to the situation in Ukraine until February 24 next year. Restrictions apply to trade, finance, technology and dual-use goods, industry, transport and luxury goods. The sanctions also prohibit the import or transportation by sea of ​​crude oil and oil products from Russia to the EU countries.