: :inin Kyiv (EET)

Russia expands sanctions against EU individuals, bodies


Russia has added more EU individuals and entities to its blacklist, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, Anadolu reports.
“In response to actions of the EU, Russia has now decided to expand its reciprocal list that are denied entry to its territory,” ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a news conference in Moscow.
“The number of the relevant Russian listings has been brought to parity with that of the existing EU list,” she said.
In accordance with standing diplomatic practice, the EU Delegation in Russia has been formally notified about the decision, Zakharova added.
“Russia reserves the right to undertake appropriate measures should the EU …read more

Source:: Middle East Monitor

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