The European Union has imposed sanctions on 33 Russians and two penal colonies over the death of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny. Among those sanctioned are senior judicial officials such as judge Andrei Suvorov, who last year sentenced Navalny to 19 years in prison in a special colony. The lists also include both penal colonies where Navalny was imprisoned from June 2022 until his death, colony IK-6 and high-security colony IK-3.
Both colonies are known for exerting physical and psychological pressure, complete isolation, torture and violence against prisoners, the EU Council said. Navalny suffered abuse in both institutions, “including repeated solitary confinement in a punishment cell and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment,” which led to a serious deterioration in his health. The head of IK-3, Vadim Kalinin, and several deputy heads of the colony were also sanctioned.
Entry bans, asset freezes
According to the EU Council, the list also includes senior officials from the Russian penal system and the Ministry of Justice who were either responsible for carrying out the prison sentences of Navalny and other political opponents or failed to ensure the protection of human and civilian protection. rights and freedoms. EU entry bans and asset freezes apply to those subject to sanctions.
“The Kremlin regime’s slow murder of Alexei Navalny is a stark reminder of its complete disregard for human life,” EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said. “Today’s sanctions demonstrate our determination to hold Russia’s political leadership and authorities accountable for ongoing human rights violations in Russia. At the same time, we know that Putin is not Russia and that Russia is not Putin. We will continue to support Russian civil society and independent voices in Russia.”
Source: Krone
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