The European Union extended the action of anti -Russian sanctions for six months

Foreign Ministers of the European Union states said that the effect of sanctions imposed against Russia after the outbreak of a full -scale war against Ukraine was extended until July 31. The decision was made unanimously.

“So far, the illegal actions of the Russian Federation continue to violate the fundamental norms of international law, including, in particular, a ban on the use of force, it is advisable to leave all the measures introduced by the EU and take additional measures, if necessary,” the EU Interfax quotes the statement.

“Europe fulfills its promise: EU foreign ministers have just agreed to extend sanctions against Russia again. This will continue to deprive Moscow to finance its war. Russia must pay for the damage,” said the Supreme Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs Kai Kallas.

Hungary, which previously threatened to block the extension of sanctions, ultimately supported them. According to Radio Liberty, the EU guaranteed the energy security of Hungary, the supply of Russian fuel was blocked by Ukraine.