Human rights violations in Russia: EU restrictive measures extended until May 2027

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-05-26 19:03:00

The Council extended the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations and abuses in Russia and for the repression of civil society and democratic op…

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