By Adrian Croft
The European Union published a new list of Ukrainians and Russians targeted with sanctions for undermining Ukraine’s independence on Monday, including Russian singer Iosif Kobzon and two Russian deputy defence ministers.
The EU’s latest list of 19 people and nine organisations hit with asset freezes and travel bans was dominated by Ukrainian separatists with a handful of Russians.
The bloc went ahead with publishing the list despite a ceasefire taking effect over the weekend in eastern Ukraine.
The most eye-catching name on the list was that of Kobzon, a singer sometimes dubbed Russia’s equivalent of Frank Sinatra.
Kobzon, 77, also a member …read more
Source: Cyprus Mail
