EU Sanctions Pro‑Russian Networks Over Disinformation

The EU measures target media organizations accused of amplifying Kremlin narratives and undermining democratic institutions across the bloc and in Ukraine. Make us preferred on Google Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiga (R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas (L) attend a press conference in Kyiv on March 31, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Tetiana DZHAFAROVA / AFP) Content Share Facebook X (Twitter) LinkedIn Bluesky Email Copy Copied Flip Make us preferred on Google The European Union has imposed sanctions on two pro‑ Russian organizations accused of supporting Moscow’s hybrid influence operations targeting Europe and Ukraine , the Council of the European Union reported. On Tuesday , the Council listed two entities accused of information‑manipulation campaigns and propaganda efforts. Follow our coverage of the war on the @Kyivpost_official . The measures target Euromore, a media outlet that amplifies Kremlin narratives, and the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond), a Moscow‑funded organization that promotes propaganda aligned with Russia’s foreign policy. EU officials said Euromore operates as an unofficial channel within Russia’s information network, recycling narratives that challenge the legitimacy of EU institutions and seek to justify Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. While much of Euromore’s original content appears to have been removed from its website, the domain now redirects to a site called Euroview Media, which republishes material from Russian state‑backed outlets such as Sputnik, officials noted. The EU also sanctioned Pravfond, which is founded and funded by the Russian state. The organization produces content reinforcing Kremlin narratives, including claims that Ukraine has been “Nazified” and allegations that Russian‑speaking populations are being subject to persecution abroad. Under the sanctions, any assets belonging to the entities will be frozen, and EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing financial assistance to the organizations. Other Topics of Interest Germany and Czechia Summon Russian Envoys Over Alleged Threats Both governments said Moscow issued warnings against companies linked to Ukraine’s defense industry, prompting diplomatic protests. This comes amid EU’s broader effort to counter Russian propaganda and misinformation since the start of Moscow’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine . According to EU officials, the bloc has now sanctioned 69 individuals and 19 entities linked to Russian hybrid influence activities. Veronika Sukhanych is a political analyst with a foundation in governance, legal research, and international policy. Kyiv-born and educated in comparative politics, her background includes research on global financial institutions, responsible AI governance, and security policy.