The European Union extended sanctions against Crimea for a year
As expected, next week the EU will extend by the end of 2016 economic sanctions against Russia in connection with its role in the crisis in eastern Ukraine The European Union extended for a year, until June 23, 2017, sanctions against Crimea annexed by Russia. This was reported on the website of the EU Council. Restrictive measures provide for a ban on imports in the EU of any Crimean goods, any European investment in the territory of Crimea, and cooperation in the field of tourism.