The European Union has imposed sanctions on retired Swiss army colonel and strategic analyst Jacques Baud, accusing him of spreading pro-Russian propaganda and “conspiracy theories” about the war in Ukraine.
The measures include an EU-wide travel ban and an asset freeze, and prohibit EU citizens and companies from providing him with funds or economic resources.
In its decision, the EU said Baud regularly appears on “pro-Russian media” and claimed he promoted narratives that undermine Ukraine’s security, including the assertion that Kiev provoked Russia’s invasion to advance its NATO ambitions. The sanctions were adopted by EU member states following a proposal from the European External Action Service.
Colonel Jacques Baud:
“Yes, I was sanctioned for ‘Russian propaganda.’
The fact that I never use Russian material for my books, relying exclusively on Ukrainian and Western information, and that I have consequently refused invitations from Russian media outlets, still makes me a… pic.twitter.com/zgVHe0tulg— Ignorance, the root and stem of all evil (@ivan_8848) December 16, 2025
Baud has rejected the accusations, saying he does not use Russian sources in his work and relies exclusively on Ukrainian and Western material. He said he has also declined invitations from Russian media. Baud argues his analysis focuses on how media framing shapes public understanding of the conflict, rather than defending any side.
Switzerland confirmed awareness of the EU decision but said it has not adopted the sanctions, as it did not join the EU’s latest measures targeting alleged Russian “hybrid threats.”
Norwegian geopolitics professor Glenn Diesen said Baud’s arguments drew on statements from Ukrainian officials themselves and criticised the EU for responding with sanctions rather than rebuttal.
The EU has imposed sanctions on Colonel (ret.) Jacques Baud from Swiss intelligence for spreading “Russian propaganda” and the EU justifies this with the claim by Baud of Ukraine “orchestrating its own invasion in order to join NATO”. In reality, Baud’s crime was to quote… pic.twitter.com/Dqsod7R94q
— Glenn Diesen (@Glenn_Diesen) December 16, 2025
Colonel Jacques Baud as a former Swiss and NATO Intelligence officer has an exceptional knowledge of the technical and legal details on topics he discusses. I find his presentations to be very informative and, to the best of my ability to discern, fact based (although “facts” in Clown World do appear to be quite fluid).
The Colonel should take it as a compliment that he has earned the opprobrium of the corrupt goon squad which is running the EU into the ground.
Russia? but also a critic of isra hell.
Zionists at work amyway.
Today not available either in the netherlands russia today.
( zelensky welkomed dec. 16 th in dutch parliament ; no i did mot watch the guy makes me puke)
Also censured. Xavier Moreau, french citizen living in moscow and working for RT.
Among others decents people.
We in Europe are under stupid and continious war propaganda !!!
https://youtu.be/rmMOXBtuKE8?si=MCAKefYVLuFjy7xH
Jacques Baud about the EU, von der lijen and the theft of russian funds.
In French, but look at AI translation or YT studio for sub tittles
https://youtu.be/jntYAYh80sE?si=cl6Ij9IgXzx-u-AI
jacques naud/ glenn diesen
https://youtu.be/g-feCMFSpRw?si=t4rhIKm2FZcRKnpj
Glenn Diesen over jacques Baud, europe etc.