politics
February 24, 2026
EU imposes sanctions on 8 Russian law enforcement, judicial officials outside 20th package
The blacklist includes two judges, a prosecutor, an investigator, and four heads of correctional colonies and pretrial detention centers
TL;DR
- EU imposes sanctions on eight Russian law enforcement and judicial officials.
- Sanctions are outside the framework of the 20th sanctions package.
- Targeted individuals include judges, a prosecutor, an investigator, and heads of correctional facilities.
- Measures are under the EU's human rights sanctions regime, citing alleged violations.
- Sanctions include an entry ban to the EU and freezing of financial assets.
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