EU Sanctions Russian Officials Over Yabloko Party Exclusion

• •EU sanctions target 10 Russian officials for excluding Yabloko from elections.
• •Yabloko was the only party opposing Russia's war against Ukraine in the elections.
• •Sanctions include asset freezes and travel bans for implicated judges and prosecutors.

On September 28, 2026, the European Union imposed sanctions on 10 Russian officials linked to the exclusion of the Yabloko party from the State Duma elections. The sanctions target judges and prosecutors involved in barring Yabloko from participating in the elections, citing support for the repression of democratic opposition. The officials face asset freezes and travel bans. Yabloko, the only registered political party opposing the war in Ukraine, faced significant interference, including police detentions and disqualifications. The sanctions also included actions against individuals involved in the forced deportation of Ukrainian children. This move is part of the EU's broader strategy to address human rights violations in Russia and support democratic processes.