On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union prolonged the sanctions regime against individuals responsible for serious human rights violations in Russia until May 28, 2027.
This was stated in a message from the Council of the European Union, according to Ukrinform.
"The Council decided today to extend the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses, for the repression of civil society and democratic opposition, and for undermining democracy and the rule of law in Russia for a year, until 28 May 2027," Brussels said.
Currently, EU sanctions apply to 72 individuals and one organization.
Read also: UK preparing another major sanctions package against Russia, official says
