On Wednesday, the Committee of Permanent Representatives of the EU (Coreper) approved the introduction of sanctions against the Russians, who in the European Union are believed to be involved in an incident of the capturing of Ukrainian ships near the Kerch Strait.
Representatives, in particular, decided to impose personal sanctions against eight Russian citizens involved in the capture of 24 Ukrainian soldiers.
The decision will be taken next week. In addition, personal sanctions against 163 people and 44 legal entities in the annexed Crimea and in the occupied territories of the Donbas will be prolonged for six months.
