A group of deputies from the European Parliament made a proposal to expand the package of sanctions measures against Russia. The corresponding document was sent to the heads of the EU member states, as well as to the EU headquarters in Brussels, the representative of the EU foreign policy service, Maya Kosjancic. "Yes, we are aware of this letter. I'm not sure who got it by now, "RIA FAN quotes Kosyanchich for journalists. At the same time, the diplomat noted that, according to the established procedure, the decision on sanctions should be taken by the members of the EU Council unanimously.

To date, no discussions have been held by member countries on this issue. Recall, in March 2018 g. The European Union extended sanctions against 150 Russians and 38 Russian companies. The formal reason is Moscow's position on the Donbass, the Crimea and other issues related to Ukraine. Earlier in Vienna, they said that they were using Austria's chairmanship in the EU Council in order to establish a dialogue with Russia and promote the complete abolition of sanctions.