What the new European sanctions against Russian and Belarusian propagandists mean.

Representatives of the European Union have agreed to introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia due to its aggression against Ukraine. These sanctions target Russian threats, including undermining elections, cyber attacks, and economic sabotage.

The sanctions involve restrictions for Russian intelligence personnel, government officials, and media entrepreneurs. They are part of a new sanctions regime that was approved earlier this year, aimed at disinformation operations and other destabilizing actions funded by Russia around the world.

Some individuals included in the sanctions list were involved in the Russian disinformation campaign Doppelgänger, aimed at Europe and other countries around the world. The list also includes TV presenter Tina Kandelaki and some Russian officers involved in disinformation campaigns and hybrid attacks.

Furthermore, the European Union is considering imposing sanctions against Belarus and individuals who violate human rights or are connected to the government of self-proclaimed President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

Overall, these sanctions are aimed at combating hybrid threats and destabilizing activities of Russia, as well as supporting democratic processes around the world.