EU Imposes Sanctions on Russia for Cyber-Attacks and Destabilizing Activities

                On July 13, 2026, the Council of the European Union Announced sanctions on nine Russian individuals and four entities responsible for and involved in carrying out, enabling and facilitating cyber-attacks against the EU, its member states and international partners.  For the first time, the EU and the United Kingdom have adopted sanctions simultaneously under their respective cyber sanctions’ regimes. The Council is imposing sanctions on the Bullet Proof Hosting service provider Media Land LLC and his owner Alexander Volosovik.  Media Land LLC is sanctioned because it has facilitated a wide variety of malware attacks against both EU member states and worldwide, thereby causing significant financial losses.  It enabled cyber criminals to engage in malicious cyber activities, including large-scale ransomware and phishing operations, targeting critical infrastructure and essential services among EU members.  The Council also designated ML.Cloud, the sister company of Media Land LLC.