Russia's post mission demanded OSCE reaction to sanctions against Russian media

The Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has requested the association's reaction regarding the 16th package of anti-Russian sanctions adopted by the European Union (EU). This was stated by the Russian post mission on February 24.

The organization said that the EU decision to include in the next sanctions package new restrictions on Russian media is an illegal, politicized decision that violates "international commitments in the field of press pluralism, access to information and media freedom."

"We demand that the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media respond in principle to these illegal actions. We will interpret the absence of a proper response as tacit support by this executive structure of the political censorship imposed by a number of countries of the Western alliance, as well as a gross violation of its mandate," the statement published in the Telegram channel reads.

Star package: EU adopts new sanctions against Russia

Restrictions will affect popular artists, banks, and the media

Earlier in the day, the Russian post mission said that the new sanctions against Russian media prove that the EU is afraid of an opposing point of view, which is why they are increasing censorship. The EU foreign ministers approved the 16th package of anti-Russian sanctions. It includes 48 people and 35 organizations. Restrictions limit imports of chromium, a number of chemicals and maintenance of oil and gas refineries. In addition, 13 banks are denied access to the SWIFT system. In addition, the export of game consoles and aviation technologies to the Russian Federation is prohibited.