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EU to sanction 1,600 more Russians, including election lawmakers
Original: The # EU will soon add over 1,600 names, including 77 lawmakers who stood for # election in the # occupied territories o
The EU is preparing to add more than 1,600 names to its Russia sanctions list, including 77 lawmakers who stood in elections held in the occupied territories of Ukraine. The move, reported by Euronews and highlighted by Ukrainian outlets, is framed as a response to what officials describe as a rise in hybrid attacks, and targets those legitimising Moscow's rule over annexed areas.
Why now: The sanctions expansion is new and touches on the ongoing debate over legitimising Russian elections in occupied Ukrainian territories
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