On June 5, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled that the European Union's sanctions against five Russian businessmen are lawful, affirming the EU does not need to show proof of direct connections to the Kremlin. These sanctions were imposed following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. While the businessmen appealed against their listing, legal experts suggest that the ECJ is likely to follow the Advocate General's non-binding opinion, indicating little success for future appeals by sanctioned Russian nationals.
The European Court of Justice affirmed the legitimacy of EU sanctions against Russian businessmen, ruling that the EU is not required to prove direct ties to Putin.
Although the Advocate General's opinion is non-binding, the ECJ usually aligns with it, suggesting a likely unfavorable outcome for Russian businessmen seeking sanctions relief.
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