Russia: EU blacklists Euromore and Pravfond, calling them “propaganda outlets”

Brussels – Kremlin propaganda outlets and foreign influence agents: the EU Council has decided to impose sanctions against Euromore and Pravfond, communication platforms accused of promoting Russia’s narrative regarding the war in Ukraine. The two entities have therefore been added to the list of subjects to restrictive measures. Specifically, for these two entities, an asset freeze has been triggered, and EU citizens and businesses are prohibited from making funds, financial assets, or economic resources available to them.

According to the Council of the EU, Euromore “amplifies, recycles and legitimizes Russian narratives and disinformation aimed at the European public.” Furthermore, it “repeatedly” disseminates content that calls into question the legitimacy of EU institutions and justifies Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. Pravfond, the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad, is said to have distinguished itself by amplifying “in particular the accusations of Ukraine’s ‘Nazification’, claims of widespread ‘Russophobia,’ and assertions of a ‘systematic persecution of Russian-speaking populations in neighboring states’.” 

Following today’s decision (21 April), the total number of individuals and entities subject to EU sanctions over Russia’s destabilizing actions has risen to 69 individuals and 19 entities.