BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Russian entities that it said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation from Moscow. The sanctions were
EU Imposes Sanctions on Two Russian Entities Linked to Disinformation
Overview of EU Sanctions on Russian Entities
Details of the Sanctions
BRUSSELS, April 21 (Reuters) - The European Council has imposed sanctions on two Russian entities that it said on Tuesday were linked to propaganda and disinformation from Moscow.
Entities Targeted by the EU
The sanctions were placed on media platform Euromore and the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond), which the Council said in a statement makes "legal and analytical output (that) is systematically used to reinforce key Kremlin disinformation points."
Russian Response to EU Actions
Russian officials say the EU has repeatedly curbed freedom of expression by banning media which dare to challenge the EU's own perceptions of the world. Moscow denies that it spreads disinformation and says EU leaders are intentionally exaggerating the threat from Russia for their own political ends.
Reactions from Sanctioned Entities
Euromore and Pravfond did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Implications of the Sanctions
The designation subjects the entities to an asset freeze and bars EU citizens and companies from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to them.
Broader EU Measures Against Russia
The EU has imposed sanctions on 69 people and 19 entities over Russian activities that it says "undermine the fundamental values of the EU and its member states, their security, stability, independence and integrity."
(Reporting by Makini Brice; additional reporting by Moscow newsroom; Editing by Andrew Heavens)
