Judgment of the General Court (First Chamber) of 15 May 2024.#Russian Direct Investment Fund v Council of the European Union.#Common foreign and security policy – Restrictive measures adopted in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine – Prohibition on investing in, participating in or otherwise contributing to projects co-financed by the applicant – Jurisdiction of the General Court – Action for annulment – Locus standi – Admissibility – Plea of illegality – Manifest error of assessment – Rights of the defence – Freedom to conduct a business – Proportionality.#Case T-235/22.