The European Union adopted new sanctions against Russian elites as troops cross Ukrainian borders

The EU's sanctions target dozens of 'high profile individuals,' banning them from entering EU territory and freezing their assets.

Photo by Thierry Monasse/Getty ImagesThey target hundreds of Russian lawmakers, dozens of"high profile individuals," and financial restrictions.The European Union announced new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday targetting hundreds of Russian lawmakers, dozens of"high profile individuals," and financial restrictions.

The sanctions zero in on 351 Russian lawmakers who voted for the recognition, as well as 27"high profile individuals and entities" who helped to undermine Ukraine's sovereignty,The restrictive measures include freezing assets and banning any of the sanctioned elites from entering or travelling through EU territory.

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