The European Union called on Friday for more countries to impose sanctions on Russia over Moscow’s annexation of Ukraine’s Crimea peninsula two years ago, saying European governments were very worried about Moscow’s military build-up in the region.
In a statement issued on the anniversary of Russia’s formal absorption of Crimea into Russia, the EU also said it will maintain its sanctions that ban European companies from investing in Russian Black Sea oil and gas exploration.
“The European Union remains committed to fully implementing its non-recognition policy, including through restrictive measures,” the European Council, which represents EU governments, said in a statement. “The …read more
Source: Daily News & Analysis
