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The European Union (EU) has decided to impose sanctions on Russian businessman Yevgeniy Prigojin, who is known to be affiliated with the Russian security company Wagner group, for breaking the arms embargo on Libya.
DISSOLVES THE STABILITY OF LIBYA
In a statement made by the European Council, it was stated that businessman Yevgeniy Viktorovich Prigojin, known for being close to Russian President Vladimir Putin, will be sanctioned for having a financial connection with the Wagner group and for participating in activities that threaten peace, the security and stability of Libya.
THE PRESENCE OF GOODS WILL BE FROZEN
According to the news in AA, the sanctions include a travel ban, an asset freeze, a ban on financial relations of citizens and companies from EU countries with this person.
THE CHEF OF ‘CREAMLIN’ THAT WAGNER LEADS
Yevgeniy Prigojin, known as the “Kremlin cook” because he organizes Kremlin catering and other invitation work, is said to run the Russian security firm Wagner.
SUPPORTING WAGNER IN LIBYA
In the sanction decision in the Official Gazette of the EU, it was noted that Prigojin participated in the activities of the Wagner group in Libya and supported these activities.
OPERATES AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT RECOGNIZED BY THE UN
The resolution stated that the Wagner group has repeatedly violated the UN embargo by sending weapons and mercenaries to Libya, and also participated in military operations against the UN-recognized Government of National Accord, thereby damaging the stability of Libya.
WHERE IS WAGNER ACTIVE
The Wagner group is known for the activities of its mercenaries in Syria, Ukraine, Libya and African countries. Prigojin, who is in Putin’s close circle, is also on the American financial sanctions list because of his attempt to influence the elections in the United States.
SANCTIONS APPLIED BY USA.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a written statement in July that “today, the US is putting companies that are currently breaking sanctions in Sudan on the sanctions list to further limit Prigojin’s actions. that undermine global destabilization. “
