NEW DELHI: The European Union is about to impose sanctions on people linked to the mistreatment and demise of Russian opposition chief Alexei Navalny in a Siberian penal colony. EU international ministers are anticipated to approve these sanctions following the current Russian election. Navalny, a outstanding critic of Russian president Vladimir Putin, handed away beneath controversial circumstances whereas serving a prolonged jail sentence on disputed prices. Regardless of Russian authorities attributing his demise to pure causes, Navalny’s supporters allege foul play by the federal government, a declare denied by the Kremlin. A number of European international locations had urged the EU international coverage chief Josep Borell to focus on Russian judicial and jail officers in response to Navalny’s demise. An nameless senior EU diplomat disclosed, ‘There’s more likely to be consensus on imposing sanctions in opposition to these accountable for Navalny’s demise.’ Whereas political assist for the sanctions is anticipated, their formal implementation could face technical delays. The transfer signifies the EU’s stance in opposition to perceived injustices in Navalny’s case and marks a major improvement within the ongoing tensions between Russia and the West.
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