European sanctions against Russia at stage of signing

Monday, September 8, 2014 - 12:40 (EEST) Section: Latest news

The European Union plans to complete a procedure of approval of strengthened sanctions against Russia until the end of the day on Monday.
The European External Action Service told a special correspondent of Ukrinform.
The interlocutor of the agency told that a decision will be finally formally approved by the end of this day. Governments of 28 member countries should confirm this according to the written procedure.
Earlier, it was said that sanctions should come into force Tuesday, September 9, following their official publication in the EU collection of laws.
As reported by Ukrinform, on an instruction of the European Council, the Committee of Permanent Representatives at the EU Council last Friday has agreed on a package of new strengthened sanctions on Russia due to the military aggression against Ukraine. Sanctions include restrictive measures in the sphere of finances, trade in weapons and dual technologies, as well as in the sphere of prospecting and production of energy carriers.