On Tuesday, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a significant extension of the list of representatives from the European Union, which prohibits access to its territory. This step is a reaction to the adoption of 17 and 18. The EU penalty package in connection with Russian aggression against Ukraine. TASR reports this based on TASS and Reuters reports.
“In response to these hostile steps, Russia has significantly expanded the list of representatives of the European institutions, EU Member States and several European countries that are governed by the anti -Russian policy of Brussels,” the Russian ministry said. However, it did not specify the names on the updated list.
According to the Ministry, there are persons responsible for providing military aid to Ukraine, as well as individuals involved in the alleged disturbance of Russia’s territoriality.
At the same time, Moscow claims that sanctions do not affect its policy and the country will continue to promote “the protection of national interests and the defense of the new and righteous world order”. She warned that she would respond “quickly and appropriately” to any further sanctions by the Union.
Last Friday, EU Member States approved the 18th Pack of Sancies Against Russia, which focuses mainly on the Russian energy, bank and military sector. The previous, 17. The penalty package was adopted in May and its main goal is to limit the activity of the so -called. Russian shadow fleet of tankers, which Moscow allegedly uses to circumvent sanctions related to oil export.
