The European Union formally extended its economic sanctions on Russia on June 28, a widely expected step that keeps restrictions on business with Russian energy, defense and financial sectors until Jan. 31, 2018.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Reuters: European Union extends Russia sanctions until January 2018
Russian President Vladimir Putin (front R) visits the Artek international children centre in Gurzuf, some 15 kms outside Yalta, Crimea, June 24.
