On 27 May, the Council of the EU introduced a new framework of sanctions implemented by Council Regulation (EU) 2024/1485 of 27 May 2024 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Russia (hereinafter referred to as “Regulation 1485”) and Regulation (EU) 2024/1488, enforcing Regulation (EU) 2024/1485, in reaction to persistent human rights violations and internal repression in Russia (hereinafter referred to as “Regulation 1488”).
