The EU magazine called Belousov "a member of Vladimir Putin's inner circle" who is "responsible for Russia's economic growth and the stabilization of Russian markets."
Sergei Sobyanin, as stated by European officials, expressed support for a special operation to protect the Donbass.
The EU sanctions also apply to the presidential envoy to the North Caucasus Federal District Yuri Chaika and State Duma deputy Adam Delimkhanov.
In addition, the European Union has imposed sanctions against more than 50 individuals and legal entities from Russia.
The list, in particular, included Sberbank, the Night Wolves motorcycle club, the Russkiy Mir Foundation, as well as actors Sergei Bezrukov and Vladimir Mashkov.