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EU Backs Curbs on Russian Diplomats’ Movement Inside the Bloc

Final approval depends on resolving Austria’s bid to add a Deripaska asset clause to the sanctions package.

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Overview

  • EU governments agreed to require Russian diplomats posted in member states to notify authorities before crossing internal borders, according to the Financial Times.
  • The measure is slated to be included in the EU’s 19th sanctions package tied to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
  • Hungary, previously the main holdout, has dropped its objections, clearing the path for inclusion of the rule in the package.
  • Legal adoption may be delayed as Austria proposes unfreezing assets linked to Oleg Deripaska to reimburse Raiffeisen Bank, with further discussions expected on Oct. 8.
  • The Czech-led initiative responds to a rise in suspected sabotage and other hybrid operations that EU agencies attribute to Moscow, and reported plans would require at least 24 hours’ notice and detailed travel information.