The European Union on Monday prolonged by another six months sanctions against Russian and Ukrainian individuals over their role in the Ukraine crisis. The European Council, representing the 28 member states, said it “prolonged the restrictive measures over actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months until 15 September.” “The assessment of the situation did not justify a change in the sanctions regime,” a statement said. The sanctions now apply to 150 persons and 37 entities, with the names to be published officially on Tuesday. The list previously included Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin for his role in the Russian annexation of Crimea in March 2014. http://www.asiapacificmagazine.com/en/eu-extends-sanctions-over-ukraine-crisis-for-six-months/
Eh, as if that's a news - I'll sooner return that book to library I keep forgetting about, than they dare to step back with their economic assault.
