All 351 Russian State Duma deputies were sanctioned.
On Wednesday, February 23 , The European Union imposed sanctions against Russia. In particular, for the recognition of the so-called Donetsk and Lugansk «People's Republics» and the introduction of Russian troops into the regions. recognize «LDNR».
Also, targeted restrictive measures were introduced against another 27 high-ranking individuals and legal entities who played a role in undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. These include:
- members of the government who were involved in making illegal decisions;
- banks and businessmen/oligarchs who financially or materially support Russian operations in the territories of Donetsk and Luhansk or benefiting from them;
- senior military officers who played a role in the invasion and destabilizing activities;
- persons responsible for waging a disinformation war against Ukraine.
Restrictive measures include an asset freeze and a ban on providing funds to individuals and legal entities that are under sanctions list. They are also banned from entering the EU or transiting through the bloc.
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At the same time, the EU imposed a sectoral ban on funding for Russia, its government and the Central Bank. In particular, restriction of access of the state and the government to the EU capital and financial services markets is being introduced.