EU Council imposes sanctions on Russian Fund for Support and Protection of Rights of Compatriots
The EU Council announced on Tuesday its decision to introduce restrictive measures against the Russian Fund for Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad, as well as against the Euromore internet portal.
According to the council’s communiqué, both legal entities are accused of "Russia’s ongoing hybrid activities, specifically propaganda and disinformation."
The EU believes that both organizations are "responsible for supporting actions and policies (...) that undermine democracy, the rule of law, stability, and security in the European Union and in Ukraine."
"With today’s decision, restrictive measures in connection with Russia’s destabilizing activities now apply to 69 individuals and 19 legal entities. The assets of the entities listed today are frozen, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing them with funds, financial assets, or economic resources," the EU Council statement said.
