EU extends sanctions on Russia

The European Union has continued economic sanctions against Russia due to the situation in Ukraine until 31 January 2021, the European Council announced today. “Today, the Council made a decision to renew sanctions destined for the Russian Federation's designated economic sectors for an additional six months, until January 31st, 2021”, the statement said.
“Today, the Council made a decision to renew sanctions destined for the Russian Federation's designated economic sectors for an additional six months, by 31 January 2021x1>, it said in the statement.












