EU prolongs economic sanctions against Russia by six months

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Publication Date 05/07/2018
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The Council of the European Union decided on 5 July 2018 to prolong economic sanctions targeting specific sectors of the Russian economy for a further six months.

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The decision followed an update on the state of implementation of the Minsk agreements, to which the restrictive measures are linked. It was adopted unanimously by Member States.

The measures target the financial, energy and defence sectors, and the area of dual-use goods. They were originally introduced in July 2014 and strengthened in September 2014.
Source Link Link to Main Source https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2018/07/05/russia-eu-prolongs-economic-sanctions-by-six-months/
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TASS, 09.07.18: EU’s decision to extend sanctions on Russia comes into force http://tass.com/world/1012385
The Local (Italy), 16.07.18: Italy's Salvini calls for EU sanctions against Russia to be lifted by end of 2018 https://www.thelocal.it/20180716/italian-minister-salvini-calls-for-eu-sanctions-against-russia-to-be-lifted-by-end-of-2018
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