EU continues linking sanctions against Russia with Minsk agreements
The EU's economic sanctions against Russia are valid until the end of July, while the decision on their fate will be made no later than the end of July, Maja Kocijancic, the press secretary to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and European Commission Vice President Federica Mogherini, has stated.
"The European Council linked these economic measures with the full implementation of the Minsk agreements," she said at a briefing in Brussels, adding the issue of economic restrictive measures is within the direct competence of the EU Council.
Kocijancic rejected the probability the sanctions would be technically extended.
"No, this never happens just for no special reason. There should be the decision of the EU Council," she said.
Advertising
Advertising
MORE ABOUT
Borrell on behalf of EU due to cyberattacks by Russian-sponsored group ART28: We not to tolerate it, will use full range of responses
18:40, 03.05.2024
EU allocates EUR 4.5 mln for 65 projects for 324 Ukrainian researchers – Education Ministry
15:59, 03.05.2024
NATO issues statement condemning Russia’s hybrid activities
20:59, 02.05.2024
Enemy surveillance complex Murom-M hit by UAV strikes in village of Belgorod region
20:47, 02.05.2024
EU-Ukraine Forum on defense industry issues to be held in Brussels
15:54, 02.05.2024
LATEST
Yermak, Szijjártó discuss key issues of Ukrainian-Hungarian relations
20:24, 03.05.2024
Currently five multi-role Russian fighters, Su-34, Su-35 aircraft are in Black and Azov Seas
19:53, 03.05.2024
Khortytsia group: In Krasnohorivka, some enemy groups managed to enter hide among remains of refractory plant; all measures being taken to drive enemy out of village
19:26, 03.05.2024
Enemy uses chemical munitions 444 times over past month – AFU General Staff
18:38, 03.05.2024
Three civilians injured as result of enemy missile attack on Chuhuyiv – police