EU Imposes Sanctions on Russian Official over Use of Siemens Turbines in Crimea

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Anatoly Yanovskiy for his role in the supply of Siemens turbines to Crimea. The turbines were intended for a power plant in the Ukrainian region of Donbass, but were diverted to Crimea instead. The EU had previously imposed sanctions on Russia over its annexation of Crimea, and the delivery of the turbines was seen as a violation of those sanctions. Yanovskiy was named as a responsible individual for his role in the transfer of the turbines. The sanctions will freeze his assets in the EU and prohibit him from traveling to the region. The move is seen as a response to Russia’s continued defiance of international law and its attempts to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty. The EU has also urged other countries to take similar action against Russia, calling for increased pressure to bring an end to its aggressive actions.