This development comes as the EU convened a meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels, where calls for additional sanctions gained momentum.

Germany, Lithuania, and Sweden were among the countries advocating for specific penalties against Russia in response to Navalny’s demise.

However, Hungary, traditionally more hesitant to support sanctions against Russia, expressed reservations but ultimately signaled that it would not block the proposed measures.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto stressed that while he disagreed with the decision to impose more sanctions, he saw no reason to veto the package.

The proposed sanctions are expected to be largely symbolic, according to EU diplomats, with a focus on individuals and entities deemed complicit in Navalny’s death.

They may include asset freezes and travel bans targeting Russian prison officials allegedly linked to Navalny’s demise.

In addition to measures related to Navalny, the 13th package of sanctions is also set to expand restrictions on nearly 200 more firms and individuals involved in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

These measures aim to impose further costs on Russia for its actions.

EU foreign ministers issued a joint statement reaffirming their determination to pursue justice for Navalny and his family.

They placed responsibility squarely on Putin and Russian authorities, signaling their readiness to impose further costs for their actions.

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