EU approves sanctions package to address hybrid threats from Russia
EU ambassadors on 2 October agreed on a new sanctions package targeting Russian hybrid threats. Source: Radio Liberty's Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: Jozwiak noted that the mechanism will come into force next week.
Advertisement:"The new EU sanctions mechanism against Russia's hybrid actions now adopted by EU ambassadors," Jozwiak said.
Earlier, the journalist reported that the EU initially wanted to introduce a general sanctions package, but eventually agreed that it would focus on Russian threats. So far, there are no names in it, but they will be added in the future.
Advertisement:The EU has imposed a large number of sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. These sanctions cover a variety of areas and are aimed at putting economic pressure on Russia to stop its military actions.
The sanctions cover financial, energy, trade, transport, visa and personal areas.
Background:
- In the first half of 2024, Czechia was affected by Russian hybrid attacks.
- Poland believes that it is in a state of hybrid war.
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