EU Extends Sanctions On 12 People Over Ukrainian State Fund Embezzlement - Statement

EU Extends Sanctions on 12 People Over Ukrainian State Fund Embezzlement - Statement

The European Union extended by one year sanctions on 12 individuals involved in misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds, the EU Council said Monday

BRUSSELS (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 04th March, 2019) The European Union extended by one year sanctions on 12 individuals involved in misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds, the EU Council said Monday.

"The Council extended until 6 March 2020 the asset freezes directed against 12 persons identified as responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds or for the abuse of office causing a loss to Ukrainian public funds. The restrictive measures against one person were not extended. This decision is based on the annual review of the measures," the council said.