Press Release: EU extends validity of sanctions over action against Ukraine’s territorial integrity

On 13 March 2015 the Council of the European Union decided to prolong the application of restrictive measures targeting action against Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.

The asset freeze and travel bans against 150 persons and 37 entities were extended for a further 6 months, until 15 September 2015.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background Information: EU delays Russia blacklist by one week http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-delays-russia-blacklist-by-one-week/

ESO: Background information: EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-sanctions-against-russia-over-ukraine-crisis/

EurActiv, 13.03.15: No new EU sanctions against Russia as ceasefire holds http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/no-new-eu-sanctions-against-russia-ceasefire-holds-312895

European Council: IP/15/463, 17.06.15: Declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain third countries concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine http://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2015/06/17-eeas-declaration-ukraine/

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