{"id":98781,"date":"2022-03-10T09:21:23","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T08:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/?p=98781"},"modified":"2022-03-10T09:21:23","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T08:21:23","slug":"eu-imposes-restrictive-measures-on-160-individuals-as-a-consequence-of-russias-military-aggression-against-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cde.ual.es\/en\/eu-imposes-restrictive-measures-on-160-individuals-as-a-consequence-of-russias-military-aggression-against-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"EU imposes restrictive measures on 160 individuals as a consequence of Russia\u2019s military aggression against Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 160 individuals in respect of the ongoing unjustified and unprovoked Russian military aggression against Ukraine and of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.<\/p>\n

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We are adding today to our sanctions list further key individuals and their family members who have a significant economic role in supporting Putin\u2019s regime, and benefit financially from the system. They are now subject to asset freeze and travel bans. Our message is clear: Those who enable the invasion of Ukraine pay a price for their actions.<\/p>\n

Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy<\/cite><\/div>\n

The listed individuals and entity include:<\/p>\n

–\u00a014 oligarchs and prominent businesspeople<\/strong>\u00a0involved in key economic sectors providing a substantial source of revenue to the Russian Federation – notably in the metallurgical, agriculture, pharmaceutical, telecom and digital industries -, as well as their\u00a0family members<\/strong>. Today’s decision complements the listings of oligarchs involved in the oil, gas, banking, media and transport sectors, decided by the Council on 23 and 28 February 2022;<\/p>\n

–\u00a0146 members of the Russian Federation Council,<\/strong>\u00a0who ratified the government decisions of the \u2018Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Donetsk People’s Republic\u2019 and the \u2018Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the Russian Federation and the Luhansk People\u2019s Republic\u2019.<\/p>\n

Altogether, EU restrictive measures now apply to a total of\u00a0862 individuals and 53 entities<\/strong>. Those designated are subject to an\u00a0asset freeze<\/strong>\u00a0and EU citizens and companies are\u00a0forbidden from making funds available<\/strong>\u00a0to them. Natural persons are additionally subject to a\u00a0travel ban<\/strong>, which prevents them from entering or transiting through EU territories.<\/p>\n

Together with the sectoral measures targeting Belarus and Russia also adopted by the Council today, these new listings close loopholes and consolidate existing measures as agreed by the EU to respond to Russia\u2019s military aggression against Ukraine.<\/p>\n

The European Union condemns in the strongest possible terms the Russian Federation\u2019s unprovoked and unjustified military aggression against Ukraine, as well as the involvement of Belarus in this aggression.<\/p>\n

The European Union demands that Russia immediately ceases its military actions, unconditionally withdraws all forces and military equipment from the entire territory of Ukraine and fully respects Ukraine\u2019s territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence within its internationally recognised borders. The European Council calls on Russia and Russia-backed armed formations to respect international humanitarian law and stop their systematic information manipulation, including disinformation campaigns and cyber-attacks.<\/p>\n

The use of force and coercion to change borders has no place in the 21st century. Tensions and conflict should be resolved exclusively through dialogue and diplomacy. The EU will continue cooperating closely with neighbours and reiterates its unwavering support for, and commitment to, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia and of the Republic of Moldova. It will continue strong coordination with partners and allies, within the UN, OSCE, NATO and the G7.<\/p>\n

The relevant legal acts, including the names of the listed individuals and entity, have been published in the Official Journal of the EU.<\/p>\n