EU sanctions Tatarstan head over evacuation of children from Ukraine

The European Union has imposed sanctions on Tatarstan head Rustam Minnikhanov over the evacuation of children from the conflict zone in Ukraine, according to a decision by the Council of the EU.

The restrictions include an asset freeze and a ban on entering the EU, Caliber.Az reports via Russian media.

The sanctions target 10 individuals and 17 organisations, including children's and youth sports camps in Russia and North Korea.