A pro-Russian separatist aims his rifle at a suspect car near the eastern Ukrainian city of Debaltseve, on January 28, 2015. (AFP Photo/Manu Brabo)
Brussels and Kiev, Reuters—European Union foreign ministers extended existing sanctions against Russia on Thursday, holding off on tighter economic measures for now but winning the support of the new left-leaning government of Greece, whose position had been in doubt.
The ministers agreed to extend until September travel bans and asset freezes imposed last year that had been due to expire. They also agreed to list the names of additional people who could be targeted with sanctions when they …read more
Source: ASHARQ AL-AWSAT
