Spain has uncovered assets of Russian oligarchs worth hundreds of millions of euros.

The Spanish Civil Guard has uncovered 357 real estate properties in Spain, as well as seven yachts and ten aircraft connected to sanctioned Russian entrepreneurs. This was reported by the Spanish news agency EFE.

In total, the authorities of the kingdom were able to uncover more than 450 assets: real estate and other assets worth hundreds of millions of euros.

The media could not clarify the circumstances under which the decision to freeze the assets was made, but adds that the percentage is very high.

EU and UK Anti-Russian Sanctions

The news agency recalled that on February 21, Belgium, which holds the presidency of the EU Council, announced that the ambassadors of EU countries agreed on the 13th package of anti-Russian sanctions, which will come into effect by February 24. It envisages adding about 200 individuals and legal entities to the blacklist not only from Russia but also from several of its partners, including China, Iran, and North Korea.

The United Kingdom has also imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation. They target key sources of income for the Kremlin, limiting trade in metals, diamonds, and energy resources, as well as those supplying ammunition.