Russia: new EU sanctions over human rights violations

How new ‘transnational repression’ measures could affect the lives of Russians in Europe

On June 16, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on countering “transnational repression” targeting journalists, human rights defenders, and activists in exile. Lawmakers named Russia as one of the main perpetrators and called for shielding political exiles from frozen bank accounts, denial of consular services, and passport revocations. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a similar resolution on June 25, with input from the platform for dialogue with Russian Democratic Forces. Meduza explains how these measures could affect the lives of Russians in Europe.

German prosecutors say Ukraine ordered 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage | DW News

German prosecutors are saying that Ukrainian state authorities ordered the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipeline linking Europe with Russia. A Ukrainian national, named Serhii K, was charged on Wednesday, accused of helping to mastermind the pipeline blasts. He denies all charges. DW's Matthew Moore has the latest. For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 #Germany #Ukraine #nordstream #dwnews

EU and Britain target Russian intelligence officers over a major cyberspying campaign

The European Union and Britain have imposed sanctions on Russian military intelligence officers, hackers and private companies.

EU looks to digital euro to cut reliance on U.S. payment technology

European officials often point to Washington's 2025 sanctions against International Criminal Court judges to illustrate the grip of U.S. firms.

Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys

Russia's cyberwar on Europe: UK, EU strike back with joint sanctions, summon Kremlin's envoys

EU, UK target Russia with 1st joint cyber sanctions package

The European Union and the U.K. announced on Monday new coordinated sanctions on Russia over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency of involvement...

"Lift sanctions to save citizens from heat-related death": Iran to Europe

Ankara [Turkiye], July 4 (ANI): Iran suggested European nations to lift their sanctions to save ordinary Europeans' lives.The Iranian Embassy in Turkiye said they are ready to export a wide range of air conditioners and cooling equipment to Europe.In a post on X, it said, 'Given the unprecedented heatwave across Europe and the tragic loss of innocent lives reportedly linked to the lack of adequate cooling

EU, UK Hit Russia With Joint Sanctions Over Cyber Attacks

The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions on 33 Russian-linked individuals and entities accused of conducting cyber attacks across Europe. The measures target actors allegedly connected to Russia’s FSB intelligence service.

EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks

The European Union and Britain targeted Russia Monday with coordinated sanctions over cyber attacks in Europe, accusing Moscow's FSB intelligence agency over involvement in digital strikes. The post EU, UK hit Russia with joint sanctions over cyber attacks appeared first on Vanguard News.

UK Sanctions Russian Research Institutes Over Navalny and Sturgess Poisonings

The United Kingdom sanctioned seven Russian individuals and two scientific research institutes Monday over what it described as Russia’s illegal chemical weapons program, targeting people and institutions tied to the development of Epibatidine and Novichok agents.

ECtHR: Russia Responsible for Killing, Torture of Georgian Prisoners of War in 2008

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Russia violated the right to life and the prohibition of torture in connection with eight Georgian prisoners of war in 2008, including Georgia’s national hero Giorgi Antsukhelidze, ordering Moscow to pay compensation to victims’ families and surviving servicemen. The judgment, delivered on June 23 in

UK sanctions Russian labs and people over chemical weapons used on Navalny and Skripal

Britain has imposed sanctions on nine Russian people and entities for developing chemical weapons

EU chief diplomat reveals status of 21st Russia sanctions package

The EU Council will consider a sanctions list of 250 Russian individuals and companies on 13 July; the 21st sanctions package is still being negotiated.

Banning Russian soldiers from the EU is a common sense security measure

Supporters of the current proposal to ban Russian military personnel from the EU see it as a common sense security measure in response to the Kremlin's escalating hybrid war against Europe, write Elena Davlikanova and Tatiana Vorozhko. The post Banning Russian soldiers from the EU is a common sense security measure appeared first on Atlantic Council.

EU Reverses Course, Not Expected To Sanction Russian Orthodox Church Leader, Lukoil Chief

Source link The European Union will not impose sanctions on the head of the Russian Orthodox Church and the chief of Russia’s largest private oil company, after Bulgaria vetoed the

EU Narrows Russia Combatant Visa Ban as France and Italy Force Concessions

France and Italy forced the EU to narrow its Russian combatant visa ban to short-stay visas only. Brussels targets mid-July adoption of the 21st sanctions package to protect the oil price cap.

🇷🇺⚡️ — Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russi [...]

— Putin signed a law prohibiting the deportation or denial of residence permits in Russia for foreigners who fought in the Russian Armed Forces.@Intelslava

The EU has stopped sanctioning Russian hackers and started sanctioning the machine that makes them

The European Union and the United Kingdom have jointly sanctioned Russia’s cyber apparatus for the first time. The EU listed nine individuals and four entities, while the UK went further with 24, Politico reports. The language is what matters here. The EU’s High Representative Kaja Kallas denounced not a group but an ecosystem, spanning intelligence services, [] This story continues at The Next Web

Britain sanctions 7 Russians, institutes over Alexei Navalny assassination

Britain sanctions 7 Russians, institutes over Alexei Navalny assassination

Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU over deportations in bloc's 27 nations

Rights groups said Tuesday's meeting undercuts the EU’s human rights obligations and could endanger people in Europe and Afghanistan.

Supreme Court Determines ExxonMobil Can Sue Communist Cuba for Confiscated Property

In a case involving oil giant ExxonMobil, the Supreme Court held that a federal law granting the right to sue a foreign country over confiscated property overrides sovereign immunity. The court ruled 6-3, splitting along ideological lines. Justice Neil Gorsuch authored the majority opinion. ExxonMobil is seeking more than 1 billion in compensation for oil...

EU pushes to end Ireland’s alumina exports to Russia

The European Parliament has passed a non-binding motion calling on the European Commission to sanction the sale of alumina to Russia. Earlier this week, a majority of members of the European Parliament supported the resolution, seen as a symbolic gesture that will increase political pressure on the European Commission to curb significant exports from Ireland

France set to summon Russian ambassador to Paris over alleged cyberattack campaign

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot added that France would also place sanctions on some Russian individuals and entities.

EU sanctions VK, Max messenger

The EU said the sanctions against VK were imposed because the company is the parent of Communication Platform LLC, the developer of the national Max messenger

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale

The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted.

DOJ Sues 2 More States Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

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Denmark says it won't grant refugee protection to Ukrainians eligible for conscription

Several EU countries are considering national laws intended to restrict how temporary protection works for the 4 million Ukrainian refugees across Europe.

A Strong Message from Germany: “Dodik and Trump Administration Pose the Main Threat to BiH”

There has been much talk about Bosnia and Herzegovina in Berlin. The Bundestag approved the mandate extension of German soldiers in the EUFOR’s mission. The position of the High Representative, currently held by Christian Schmidt, is also under discussion. Schmidt submitted his resignation in May, but he will remain in office until the appointment of his [] The post A Strong Message from Germany: “Dodik and Trump Administration Pose the Main Threat to BiH” appeared first on Sarajevo Times.