EU prolongs Russia ‘territorial integrity’ sanctions for 6 months

As foreshadowed last week, the EU has prolonged its sanctions on Russia over “actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine” for a further 6 months, until 15 March 2019. The measures consist of an asset freeze and travel ban on 155 people and 44 entities. See Council Decision (CFSP) 2018/1237, Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1230, and EU …