27/05/2026 (Agence Europe) – The Council of the EU decided, on Tuesday 26 May, to extend by one year, until 28 May 2027, the framework for restrictive measures against those responsible for serious human rights violations, the repression of civil society and the democratic opposition, as well as attacks on democracy and the Rule of law in Russia. The restrictive measures currently apply to 72 individuals and one entity: Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service. They are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from making funds available to them. Natural persons are also subject to a ban on entering or transiting through EU territory. This sanctions framework was introduced in May 2024, following the death of political opponent Alexei Navalny (see EUROPE 13417/4). To see the legal acts linked to the decision: https://aeur.eu/f/m1w (CG)