European Union Extends Sanctions To Russia On Allegations Of Hybrid War, 47 People Marked

The process of transporting Russian tanks to a mission using military helicopters. (doc. Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation-Mil.ru)

JAKARTA - The European Union (EU) has extended its sanctions against Russia for one year on charges of carrying out a hybrid war potentially disrupting security stability.

According to a statement by the Council of the European Union quoted from Tass, Saturday, October 4, restrictions related to the alleged "sustainable Russian hybrid activity" have been extended to October 9, 2026.

The sanctions mechanism was first announced on October 8, 2024, in addition to the EU's main sanctions package against Russia.

The mechanism includes asset freezes and EU entry bans for 47 people and 15 entities that have been marked.

The following is the EU statement in the sanctions document against Russia:

"In total, restrictive measures related to Russia's destabilizing activity currently apply to 47 individuals and 15 entities. Those registered are subject to asset freezes, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing funds, financial assets, or economic resources for them. Individuals are also facing travel bans that prohibit them from entering or transiting through EU territory."