PANews reported on April 27 that the Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 27th, taking countermeasures against the EU's approval on the 23rd of the 20th round of sanctions against Russia by significantly expanding the list of prohibited individuals. The statement said that the newly added individuals include representatives of EU institutions, EU member states, and European countries pursuing anti-Russian policies. Russia stated that those on the list were involved in deciding to provide military aid to Ukraine, engaging in activities that undermine Russia's territorial integrity, promoting sanctions against Russia, damaging relations between Russia and third countries, obstructing Russian maritime navigation, persecuting Russian officials, and promoting the establishment of a so-called "court" against the Russian leadership and the confiscation of Russian assets. In addition, anti-Russian European civic activists, academic representatives, and members of parliament who voted in favor of anti-Russian resolutions were also included on the list.