The sanctions imposed on nearly 1,500 individuals and 205 legal entities from Russia were extended for another six months by EU countries.
In connection with the Russian Federation’s intention to continue the war against Ukraine, the European Union supported for another six months the sanctions regime against about 1,500 persons and 205 legal entities from Russia. This is by Radio Liberty reporter Rikard Jozwiak on March 13. twitter.
For 1,473 individuals and 205 legal entities, the rules regarding freezing of assets continue to apply. They are also prohibited from entering the territory of economic community countries.
“Despite some speculation, no one has been delisted, at least for now,” the journalist said.
There has been debate among some European politicians about further imposition of sanctions. These were mostly pro-Russian forces that supported the Kremlin in its intent to destroy Ukraine. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban allegedly threatened to veto the extension of sanctions in February and demanded that four people be delisted.
Most European politicians continue to support restrictive measures against Russia. Previously, the sanctions against the mother of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Wagner PMC, will remain in force after the decision of the EU Court of Justice.
Focus Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly sanctioned bookmakers allegedly involved in Russian affairs. According to the decree of the head of state, 120 people and 287 companies fell under the sanctions.
It is also known that they decided to block Russian propaganda TV channels in Lithuania that came under the sanctions of the European Community. Such media will begin to block IP addresses with TV channels of the Russian Federation, which contribute to the spread of propaganda messages. In particular, we are talking about countries where the EU imposes international sanctions.
Source: Focus
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