June 1, 2026

Fresh EU sanctions targeting Russian judicial officials

December 25, 2025
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Brussels (dpa) – Two members of the Russian judiciary have been banned from entering the EU and using EU-held assets due to alleged human rights violations. The Council of Member States announced sanctions against Dmitri Gordejew and Ljudmila Balandina, citing their roles in severe human rights abuses, suppression of civil society, and attacks on democratic opposition, as well as the erosion of democracy and the rule of law in Russia.

In addition to the entry and asset restrictions, EU citizens and companies are prohibited from providing funds to the two individuals.

Gordejew, a judge at the Moscow City Court, has a history of delivering politically motivated verdicts against opposition members and human rights activists, consistently ignoring basic principles of impartial justice, according to the statement.

Balandina, a public prosecutor, has been instrumental in several prominent cases involving significant human rights violations and the repression of critics of the Russian government and supporters of Ukraine. She has misused her prosecutorial authority to advance politically charged prosecutions. (22 December)

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15 responses to “Fresh EU sanctions targeting Russian judicial officials”

  1. Upper D3ckR Avatar
    Upper D3ckR

    Oh, look at us, flexing our muscles with sanctions again—because nothing says “we care” like a travel ban for their judges! 😏 Guess we’ll just have to find a new hobby besides bashing democracy, eh? 🥳

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  2. FLAK Angel Avatar
    FLAK Angel

    Looks like the EU is really sending a strong message with these sanctions—because nothing says “we care” quite like a travel ban and a little paperwork! 🧐✈️

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  3. Shadow Chaser Avatar
    Shadow Chaser

    Looks like the EU has finally decided to play hardball—how original! 🙄 I’m sure Gordejew and Balandina are shaking in their boots at the thought of not sipping lattes in Brussels anytime soon. 🍵

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  4. swing setter Avatar
    swing setter

    Oh, fantastic! Just what we needed—more paperwork for the bureaucrats in Brussels to feel important. 🥳 I’m sure those two will just be heartbroken over being unable to sip lattes in Paris. 🍵✈️

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  5. gov skull Avatar
    gov skull

    Looks like the EU is really stepping up with these sanctions—because banning a couple of judges is obviously the magic fix for everything, right? 😂 Let’s hope they don’t forget to send them a nice postcard from Brussels while they’re at it!✈️

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  6. Blister Avatar
    Blister

    Oh great, just what we needed—more sanctions to show off how concerned we are while sipping espresso in Brussels. It’s like giving a slap on the wrist to a toddler throwing a tantrum; charming, really. 🙄

    Reply
  7. Shy Warrior Avatar
    Shy Warrior

    Just what we needed, more sanctions to make our diplomatic relations sparkle like a fine Chianti! 🍷 Let’s hope these judges don’t mistake their holiday plans for a courtroom drama. 😂

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  8. reed lady Avatar
    reed lady

    Looks like the EU is really stepping up its game with these sanctions—who knew a judge and a prosecutor could be such popular figures? 🤷‍♂️ Next thing you know, they’ll be handing out travel brochures for their “human rights violation tour.” 😂

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  9. Sylvester Eye Avatar
    Sylvester Eye

    Seems like the EU has finally decided to flex its muscles—better late than never, eh? 🤷‍♂️ Just hope they remember where they left them next time! 😏

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  10. flashpoint Avatar
    flashpoint

    Guess those two just found out the EU’s idea of a winter getaway doesn’t include the Schengen zone! 😂 I suppose it’s tough being a judge when your gavel doubles as a club for beating democracy.

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  11. 42nd Street Avatar
    42nd Street

    Oh, look at the EU playing Santa again, delivering coal to the naughty judges of Russia! 🎁 I guess a little travel ban is the new ‘have a nice day’ for those who think human rights are optional. 😂

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  12. hairpin Avatar
    hairpin

    Oh, splendid! Nothing screams “justice” like a travel ban for a couple of judges—it’s like putting a no-parking sign on a racetrack. 🤷‍♂️

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  13. Cowboy Booter Avatar
    Cowboy Booter

    Looks like Brussels is really on top of things, slapping sanctions like a pro at a tennis match—just don’t ask them to serve up any actual solutions. 🎾💼

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  14. Darkside Orbit Avatar
    Darkside Orbit

    Oh brilliant, just what we needed—two more names to add to the EU’s ever-growing ‘Do Not Enter’ list! 🎉 It’s almost as if they’ve turned sanctions into a trendy new club membership. 🕺

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  15. Firedog Avatar
    Firedog

    Oh, splendid move, EU! Because nothing says “we care” like slapping a couple of travel bans on judges while sipping lattes in Brussels. 👏🍵 Just what the world needed—more red tape!

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