Restrictions will apply to dozens of officials, businessmen and companies in various fields.
The European Union will expand the lists of persons against whom personal sanctions in connection with Russia's war against Ukraine, and will send some Russian diplomats. This was stated by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Joseph Borrell during a briefing, writes European Truth.
According to him, the new restrictions will apply to dozens of politicians, businessmen, propagandists, as well as companies in the military and other industries, transport and more. Borrell also called some members of Russia's embassy to the European Union undesirable. The exact number of diplomats sent is still unknown.
“Russia's illegal and subversive actions against the interests and security of the EU and individual member states, including violations of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, will not go unanswered. Today I declare a number of officials of Russia's Permanent Mission to the EU that contradicts diplomatic status, “said Josep Borrell.
Earlier, the European Union announced a fifth package of sanctions against Russia.
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