EU likely to extend Russia sanctions over Ukraine - Hollande


German Chancellor Angela Merkel holds a news conference during the G7 summit at Elmau Castle hotel in Kruen near Garmisch-Partenkirchen, southern Germany, June 8, 2015. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

KRUEN, Germany (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande said it was likely that EU sanctions imposed on Russia over the conflict in Ukraine would be extended until the end of the year.

Hollande was speaking at a news conference after a leaders of the G7 wealthy nations met in Germany and referred to an EU summit meeting later this month where sanctions against Russia would be broached.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In World

Russian investigative journalist placed in pre-trial detention
Factbox-Key facts about Sunday's election in Hungary and possible outcomes
Analysis-Iran war leaves crisis-scarred countries counting the cost
Former Russian defence official is jailed for 19 years for corruption
Vance warns Iran not to "play us" as he leaves for talks
Mali backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
Dubai limits foreign flights until May 31, letters show, hitting Indian airlines hardest
Exclusive-Macron seeks to draw Trump to G7 with post-summit invite to Versailles
Kremlin says Putin envoy's US visit does not mean Ukraine talks have resumed
Factbox-Details of U.S. troops based in Europe as Trump mulls removing some

Others Also Read