Report: EU leaders extend anti-Russian sanctions for six months
MOSCOW, Dec 15 (PRIME) -- The E.U. leaders have agreed to prolog economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, Reuters reported Thursday citing E.U. diplomats.
A high ranking E.U. representative told reporters earlier in the day that the E.U. is very likely to prolong its anti-Russian economic sanctions for six months already this year.
In 2014, relations between Russia and the West deteriorated to their worse since the Cold War due to a military conflict in Ukraine. The West introduced sanctions against some Russian individuals and firms and further against the energy and banking sectors. In response, Russia limited food imports from some countries, including the U.S., the E.U., Canada, Australia, and Norway.
End
15.12.2016 19:53