EU Sanctions Against Russia to Target Decision-Makers, Oligarchs, Heads of Donbas, Crimea

MOSCOW, September 6 (RIA Novosti) - The European Union will add Russian decision-makers, oligarchs, leadership of Donbas and the Crimea in the sanctions list, a joint letter by the President of the European Council, Herman Van Rompuy, and the President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, on restrictive measures against Russia said.

“As requested by the European Council, the Commission and the EEAS presented to COREPER on 3rd September a set of enhanced measures, related to access to capital markets, defense, dual use goods, and sensitive technologies,” the letter reads. “Additionally, a new list of individuals, including the new leadership in Donbass, the government of Crimea as well as Russian decision-makers and oligarchs was presented.”