Sanctions were imposed against the Wagner group, including against those involved in the attack on the Ukrainian Soledar.
The European Union has imposed new sanctions against individuals and entities linked to private military companies Wagner. In particular, against militants who took an active part in the capture of Soledar in Ukraine, according to a statement from the Council of the EU.
“Activities of PMCs Wagner are a threat to people in the countries where they work and in the European Union. They endanger international peace and security because they do not act in any legal field,” said Josep Borrell, head of European diplomacy.
Specifically, the EU includes 11 people and seven organizations on the sanctions list:
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eight individuals and seven entities responsible for or involved in serious human rights violations in the Central African Republic and Sudan;
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a person under regime sanctions in Mali who is responsible for actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of Mali;
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two people are included in the list for actions that destroy or threaten the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine.
“The people named include two group force commanders Wagnerwho took an active part in the capture of the city of Soledar in January 2023; Team leader Wagner in Mali, where mercenaries have been involved in violent activities and numerous human rights violations, including extrajudicial executions, and of several key members of the group in CAR,” the communiqué said.
According to media reports, the two commanders sanctioned for their role in the attack on Soledar are Hayk Gasparyan with the call sign. Abrek and Anton Elizarov with a call sign Lotus.
Among the legal entities, the companies Meroe Gold, M-Invest and its leader, Lobaye Invest Sarlu and Diamville, associated with the group’s activities, were authorized. Wagner in Sudan and CAR. In addition, it is also the PR structure of the group Foundation for the Defense of National Values (FDNV) with the leader and the Lengo Sengo radio station, the latter listed for operations of information impact on the interests of Russia and the group. Wagner.
Sanctions include asset freezes, bans on entry and travel to EU countries, and bans on EU citizens and companies from providing funds to them.
As reported, on February 25, the EU approved the 10th package of sanctions against Russia. The list includes 121 individuals and legal entities, introduces significant new import/export restrictions, and bans Russian propaganda media. The EU has imposed sanctions on three major banks – Tinkoff, Alfa Bank And Rosbank.
According to President Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine is working to expand global and European sanctions to include Russia’s nuclear industry and Rosatom.
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Source: korrespondent
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