EU Extends Restrictive Measures Adopted in Respect of “Actions Undermining or Threatening the Territorial Integrity, Sovereignty and Independence of Ukraine”

On 10 March 2016, the EU renewed economic sanctions against 146 Russian individuals and 37 entities selected for “undermining the territorial integrity or stability of Ukraine.” The measures, previously due to expire on 15 March 2016, will now remain in place for an additional six months until 15 September 2016. They were implemented by way of adoption of Implementing Regulation 2016/353 amending Regulation 269/2014 and Decision 2016/359 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP.