EU extends individual sanctions against Russia for another six months

The EU on Wednesday extended sanctions of travel ban and asset freeze targeting Russian individuals and entities for another six months, Report informs, citing Anadolu.

“The Council (of the European Union) decided today to prolong the duration of the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2023,” the EU institution representing member states said in a statement.

With the decision, as many as 1,206 people continue to be banned from traveling to the EU while their European assets remain frozen, as well as the funds of further 108 entities.