EU extends sanctions against people over Russia's war against Ukraine


FILE PHOTO: Ukrainian and European flags fly, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in central Kyiv, Ukraine August 11, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

BRUSSELS, March ⁠14 (Reuters) - The European Union has extended for six ⁠months sanctions against people and entities deemed to ‌be supporting Russia's war against Ukraine aftera deadlock due to Hungary and Slovakia maintaining vetoes.

The Council, the EU body representing the 27 EU members, ​said restrictive measures targeting those responsible ⁠for undermining or threatening ⁠the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine had been ⁠prolonged ‌until September 15.

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