EU Sanctions Two Entities Over Russian Propaganda
Summary
The EU Council adopted restrictive measures on 21 April 2026 against two entities responsible for Russia's hybrid activities: Euromore, a media platform amplifying Kremlin disinformation to European audiences, and Pravfond, a Russian state-founded foundation systematically reinforcing key Kremlin disinformation narratives. Both entities are now subject to an asset freeze, with EU citizens and companies forbidden from making funds, financial assets, or economic resources available to them. This brings the total under Russia's destabilising activities sanctions to 69 individuals and 19 entities.
EU-incorporated entities and EU-based financial institutions should immediately verify their sanctions screening databases include Euromore and Pravfond, updating customer due diligence records if either entity appears in existing relationships. Non-EU entities with EU branches, correspondent banking relationships, or EU-based staff may also have reporting obligations depending on national transposing legislation.
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What changed
The EU Council expanded its Russia destabilising activities sanctions regime by adding two entities: Euromore, a media platform operating within pro-Kremlin information architecture that recycles and legitimises Russian disinformation narratives targeting European audiences, and Pravfond, a Russian state-founded foundation providing legal and analytical output reinforcing Kremlin disinformation points including allegations of Ukraine's 'nazification' and 'systematic persecution of Russian-speaking populations'. Both entities are now subject to an asset freeze under Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/885, which entered into force upon publication in the Official Journal on 21 April 2026.
EU persons and companies—including financial institutions, asset managers, and any entity conducting transactions—are prohibited from making funds, financial assets, or economic resources available to either designated entity. Compliance teams should update sanctions screening systems with the new designations, review existing customer and counterparty relationships for exposure, and ensure transaction monitoring captures these entities. Non-compliance with asset freeze obligations is a criminal offence in most EU member states.
What to do next
- Screen counterparty lists against the two newly designated entities (Euromore and Pravfond)
- Report any identified assets to the competent national authority
- Freeze any funds, financial assets, or economic resources belonging to the designated entities immediately
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Russian hybrid threats: EU lists two entities over information manipulation activities
22.04.2026 Press and information team of the Delegation to UKRAINE The Council today decided to adopt restrictive measures against two additional entities responsible for Russia’s continued hybrid activities, in particular propaganda **** and disinformation.
The Council is listing today Euromore, a media platform operating within the pro Kremlin information architecture as an unofficial media relay. Euromore amplifies, recycles, and legitimises Russian narratives and disinformation targeting European audiences. Furthermore, it recurrently disseminates content challenging the legitimacy of EU institutions and justifying Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.
Restrictive measures are also imposed on the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad (Pravfond). This is a core instrument of the Russian Federation’s foreign influence and propaganda strategy, which is founded and financed by the Russian state. Pravfond’s legal and analytical output is systematically used to reinforce key Kremlin disinformation points, notably allegations of the 'nazification' of Ukraine, claims of widespread 'Russophobia', and assertions of 'systematic persecution of Russian-speaking populations in neighbouring states'.
Through their activities the designated entities are responsible for supporting the actions and policies of the Russian government, which undermine democracy, the rule of law, stability, and security in the European Union and Ukraine.
With today’s decision, restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities now apply to a total of 69 individuals and 19 entities. Those listed today are subject to an asset freeze, and EU citizens and companies are forbidden from making funds, financial assets or economic resources available to them.
The relevant legal acts have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Background
The framework for restrictive measures in response to Russia’s destabilising actions was set up on 8 October 2024 to target those engaged in actions and policies by the government of the Russian Federation, which undermine the fundamental values of the EU and its member states, their security, stability, independence and integrity. The sanctions regime targets also those responsible for Russia’s hybrid activities against third countries and international organisations.
On 18 December 2025, the European Council adopted conclusions in which it strongly condemned all recent hybrid attacks against the Union and its member states.
The EU and its member states will continue to draw on the full range of tools available to protect, prevent, deter from and respond to such malicious behaviour.
- Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/884 of 21 April 2026 amending Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities
- Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/885 of 21 April 2026 implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities
- Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s destabilising activities (consolidated text dated 16 March 2026)
- European Council conclusions of 18 December 2025
- Russia's hybrid activities: EU sanctions (background information)
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