Luxembourg. European Union foreign ministers extended economic sanctions on Russia until Jan. 31 on Monday, keeping up pressure on Moscow to help resolve the Ukraine conflict.
The ministers meeting in Luxembourg approved a six-month extension of the sanctions, which were “introduced in response to Russia’s destabilizing role in eastern Ukraine,” an EU statement said.
The ministers ratified a decision taken by officials last week.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said last week that Russia’s reaction to the EU decision would be based on the “principle of reciprocity,” suggesting that it would extend counter-sanctions that include a ban on Western food imports.
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Source: The Jakarta Globe
