The European Union extends sanctions against Russia. The measures are valid until September

The EU has agreed to extend sanctions against more than 2,600 persons and entities associated with aggression against Ukraine. The regime of restrictions will last at least until September 15. We will update the report.

On Saturday in Brussels, the member states of the European Union approved the extension of sanctions against more than 2,600 individuals and entities responsible for violating or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. In a statement, the Council of the EU announced that the sanctions were extended by another six months, i.e. until September 15. The original validity of the restrictive measures was supposed to expire on Sunday, reports TASR.

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