EU sanctions six more Russian propagandists

The Council of the European Union has decided to impose restrictive measures on six additional individuals in response to Russia's continued hybrid activities against the European Union, its member states, and partners.

This is stated in a press release by the Council of the EU, Ukrinform reports.

The sanctions list includes Russian television presenters Dmitry Guberniev, Ekaterina Andreeva, and Maria Sittel, as well as propagandist Pavel Zarubin.

"They have been working for or supporting Russian propaganda TV channels or hosting propaganda rallies and shows like 'Direct Line with Vladimir Putin,' where they are spreading disinformation about the war in Ukraine and praising Putin's regime," the statement reads.

Sanctions were also imposed on Russian cultural figures, including actor Roman Chumakov and Russian ballet dancer of Ukrainian origin Sergey Polunin. Through their work, they are promoting pro-Russian propaganda and conspiracy theories on Russia's invasion of Ukraine as well as anti-Ukraine and anti-Western narratives.

"All of those designated today actively contribute to Russia's war against Ukraine, for instance through the raising of money for the Russian armed forces," the Council of the EU said.

In total, restrictive measures related to Russia's destabilizing activities now apply to 65 individuals and 17 entities.

On Thursday, January 29, the Council of the EU also decided to impose new restrictive measures in connection with serious human rights violations in Iran and Iran's continued military support for Russia's war against Ukraine.

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