EU prolongs Russia human rights sanctions for another year

The European Council decided today to extend the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for "serious human rights violations and abuses, for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and for undermining democracy and the rule of law" in Russia for a year, until May 28, 2027.

Report informs, citing the Council that EU restrictive measures currently apply to 72 individuals and one entity.

Individuals and entities listed under the EU sanctions regime are subject to an asset freeze. EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds available to them. Individuals are also subject to a travel ban, which prevents them from entering or transiting through EU territories.

"The EU remains unwavering in its condemnation of human rights violations and repressions in Russia, and is deeply concerned about the continuing deterioration of the human rights situation in the country, especially in the context of Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine," the Council said in a release.