Zelensky-sanctioned ex-press secretary barred from European Parliament

Iulia Mendel, former press secretary to President Zelensky and subject of Ukrainian sanctions, was denied entry to the European Parliament on the day of her scheduled speech. Mendel attributes the barring to the sanctions, which appear to have extraterritorial effect within EU institutions. This marks a notable instance of Ukrainian sanctions influencing access to EU premises, raising questions about the scope and enforcement of such measures.