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EU Adds Russian Social Media Platform and Surveillance Firms to Sanctions List
The European Union expanded sanctions on Russia to include VKontakte and several surveillance companies. The measures target alleged links to the FSB and repression of government critics.
Jul 13, 11:43 AM·1m read2 sources
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The European Union expanded sanctions on Russia, adding VKontakte and several Russian surveillance firms to its sanctions list. The additions cite alleged ties to the FSB and the repression of government critics.
The sanctions also cover personnel from Russian intelligence services and individuals accused of cybercrime. Officials said the measures address activities described as destabilizing Europe. A Russian flag is seen on the laptop screen in front of a computer screen on which cyber code is displayed, in this illustration picture taken March 2, 2018.
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