New EU sanctions framework targets those responsible for Russia’s destabilising activities against the EU and Member States
21 Nov 2024
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The European Union introduced a new sanctions framework aimed at addressing Russia’s destabilising actions abroad. The EU will now be able to impose restrictive measures on individuals and entities involved in activities by Russia that threaten the security, independence, and democratic values of the EU, its member states, international organisations and third countries.
The new framework enables the EU to counter a wide range of hybrid threats, including the manipulation of electoral processes, cyberattacks, disinformation campaigns, sabotage of critical infrastructure and the exploitation of migrants. These measures are a direct response to Russia's ongoing hybrid activities, which have intensified across Europe.
Sanctions under this framework include asset freezes and travel bans, preventing designated individuals from accessing EU territories or funds.
This decision is part of the EU's broader strategy to counter hybrid threats, which was outlined in the 2022 Strategic Compass for Security and Defence.
The press release can be found here.
