EU expands Russia sanctions, adds more than 80 individuals to blacklist

The European Union has imposed additional sanctions on Russia, adding more than 80 individuals and entities — including some from countries considered friendly to Moscow — to its sanctions list, the Council of the European Union has stated.

The new measures also target a number of journalists and bloggers, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Council.

Among those targeted were some affiliated with RT.

Those sanctioned include:

·         Lukoil-Western Siberia;

·         Several journalists and bloggers, including contributors to RT;

·         Metropolitan Tikhon of Simferopol and Crimea;

·         the Presidential Foundation for Cultural Initiatives;

·         Gazpromneft Shipping.

The latest package forms part of the EU’s ongoing sanctions regime against Russia.

By Bakhtiyar Abbasov