Intel: EU sanctions suspected head of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary group
Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin is suspected of involvement in Wagner's paramilitary activities in Libya
The European Union on Wednesday placed economic sanctions on Kremlin insider Yevgeny Prigozhin over his allegedly close ties to activities of Russia’s Wagner paramilitary in Libya.
“Wagner Group is involved in multiple and repeated breaches of the [United Nations] arms embargo in Libya,” including “delivery of arms as well of deployment of mercenaries into Libya in support of [Gen. Khalifa Hifter’s] Libyan National Army,” an EU statement released Thursday read.
“Wagner Group has participated in multiple military operations against the UN-endorsed [Libyan] Government of National Accord and has contributed to damaging the stability of Libya and undermining a peaceful process.”
The penalty includes a travel ban and an asset freeze, the EU said, adding that EU citizens are barred from providing funds to Prigozhin.
