Ukrainian Foreign Ministry welcomes EU decision to prolong sanctions against Russia by six months

"We welcome the decision of the Council of the EU to prolong sanctions targeting specific economic sectors of Russia over destabilisation of Ukraine until 31 January 2022. Decision was made in light of the fact that the Minsk Agreements aren't fully implemented by Russia," Dzheppar posted on Twitter.

We welcome @EUCouncil decision to prolong sanctions targeting specific economic sectors of #Russia over destabilisation of #Ukraine until 31 January 2022. Decision was made in light of the fact that #MinskAgreements aren't fully implemented by 🇷🇺➡️https://t.co/e2FIyk2vUA 1/2

— Emine Dzheppar (@EmineDzheppar) July 12, 2021

She noted that sanctions limit access to EU capital markets; prohibit forms of financial assistance and import/export/transfer of all defence-related material; ban dual-use goods for military use or military-end users in Russia; and access to sensitive technologies that can be used in Russia’s energy sector.

On July 12, the Council of the EU announced the decision to prolong sanctions against Russia over the destabilisation of Ukraine by six months.

The Council decision follows the latest assessment of the state of implementation of the Minsk agreements - initially foreseen to happen by 31 December 2015 - at the European Council of 24-25 June 2021. In light of the fact that the Minsk agreements are not fully implemented by Russia, EU leaders unanimously decided to roll-over the economic sanctions in place against the country.

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