Ukraine joins EU sanctions against Russia
Ukrinform
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini has issued a declaration on the alignment of certain third countries with the European Council's decision concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine.
The relevant notice has been published on the website of the European Council.
"On 21 December 2018, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2018/2078 [concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilizing the situation in Ukraine]. The Council Decision prolongs the restrictive measures for a further six months, until 31 July 2019. The Candidate Countries Montenegro and Albania, the EFTA country Norway, member of the European Economic Area, as well as Ukraine align themselves with this declaration. They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision. The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it," the document reads.
