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Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mother wins appeal against EU sanctions

Octogenarian mother of Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin wins appeal against EU sanctions, raising prospect of other family members of Kremlin figures having sanctions overturned.

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  • Octogenarian mother of Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin wins appeal against EU sanctions.
  • Prigozhina's successful appeal raises prospect of other family members of Kremlin figures having sanctions overturned.
  • Yevgeny Prigozhin has emerged as powerful commander in Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
  • Wagner Group has been accused of human rights abuses including murder, rape and torture.
  • EU Council can appeal against ruling within two months, with option to delist Prigozhina, appeal or reimpose sanctions.
Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin’s mother wins appeal against EU sanctions
Violetta Prigozhina sets precedent for having restrictions overturned against family members
Financial TimesHenry Foy

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