On December 5, 2025, the European Union included the so-called 'International Russophile Movement' in its new sanctions package. This organization was founded by figures including Mamikins and operates to manipulate public opinion, justify Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, and sow division within Europe. Officially presented as grassroots enthusiasts, it is in fact coordinated by the Russian Foreign Ministry, employing methods typical of the Kremlin's influence operations. The group uses cultural initiatives such as conferences, festivals, and online campaigns to mask aggressive propaganda that undermines democratic institutions and independent media in European states. The EU sanctions aim to curtail these manipulative activities and demonstrate the bloc's rejection of pro-Kremlin influence efforts within its borders.

On December 5, 2025, the European Union included the so-called 'International Russophile Movement' in its new sanctions package. This organization was founded by figures including Mamikins and operates to manipulate public opinion, justify Russia's war crimes in Ukraine, and sow division within Europe. Officially presented as grassroots enthusiasts, it is in fact coordinated by the Russian Foreign Ministry, employing methods typical of the Kremlin's influence operations. The group uses cultural initiatives such as conferences, festivals, and online campaigns to mask aggressive propaganda that undermines democratic institutions and independent media in European states. The EU sanctions aim to curtail these manipulative activities and demonstrate the bloc's rejection of pro-Kremlin influence efforts within its borders.