# Zelensky imposes sanctions on former press secretary Mendel over echoed Russian propaganda

https://mins.news/en/item/56789

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-13 17:17 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-imposes-sanctions-on-former-press-secretary-mendel-who-echoed-russian-propaganda/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky imposed sanctions on former press secretary Iuliia Mendel on Sept. 13. Mendel condemned the move as unconstitutional, said she had anticipated possible sanctions, and stated that it would not change her position after she echoed Russian propaganda criticizing Zelensky.

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