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Source: DPA

EU countries on Tuesday imposed sanctions on two pro-Russian German bloggers for the first time, as part of a new package of punitive measures against Russia over its war in Ukraine.

Russian-based bloggers Alina Lipp and Thomas Röper are accused of systematically spreading misinformation about the war in Ukraine and thereby supporting Russia, according to the order. The EU sanctions include travel restrictions, the freezing of assets and a ban on the provision of funds or other economic resources.