The European Union (EU) has imposed sanctions on 15 individuals responsible for human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war, as well as on the detention facility in Taganrog where Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna was tortured, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
"The EU has imposed sanctions on 15 individuals and one institution responsible for human rights violations against Ukrainian prisoners of war and illegally detained civilians in Russia and the temporarily occupied territories. Among those sanctioned is Dmytro Nieyolov, deputy head of the prison colony in Olenivka, who was directly responsible for the mass killing of Ukrainian prisoners of war on the night of July 28–29, 2022: he deliberately delayed the evacuation of the wounded," the Foreign Ministry said in a Telegram statement on Friday.
The sanctions also target Pre-Trial Detention Centre No. 2 in Taganrog (SIZO-2), an institution where systematic torture led to the death of Ukrainian journalist Viktoriia Roshchyna after a year of illegal detention.
"The sanctions include asset freezes, a ban on EU citizens and companies providing funds or economic resources to those sanctioned, as well as a ban on entry to and transit through EU territory," the Foreign Ministry said.
According to the United Nations, 95% of released Ukrainian prisoners of war report having been subjected to torture, which indicates a systematic state policy by Russia.
"This system of violence must be stopped through further international isolation of Russia, its removal from international platforms, and increased sanctions pressure until all those responsible are brought to justice," Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry stressed.
