The European Union has announced sanctions tarobtaining eight Russian individuals, according to reports from NTB. These individuals are accapplyd of serious human rights violations and the suppression of Russia’s democratic opposition.
The group includes a Russian judge, a prosecutor, and an investigator, all of whom are alleged to have participated in politically motivated legal proceedings and verdicts against Russian activists. Others on the list hold senior positions in prisons and penal colonies, where political prisoners are reportedly held under inhumane and degrading conditions.
The EU’s decision is part of ongoing efforts to address concerns about human rights and the treatment of opposition figures in Russia. The sanctions typically involve travel bans and asset freezes, aiming to hold those responsible for abapplys accountable.
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Accurate — the EU on Feb 23, 2026 listed eight Russian individuals (including judicial, prosecutorial and prison officials) for serious human-rights abapplys; measures impose asset freezes and travel bans, matching official Council and Reuters reports.
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