European Commission Gives Green Light to More Sanctions Against Russia

BRUSSELS, September 3 (RIA Novosti) – The European Commission approved Wednesday a proposal to significantly expand sanctions against Russia, but the final decision is yet to be made by the European Union members.

“Following the request of the European Council of 30 August regarding the situation in Ukraine, the European Commission has adopted today for consideration by Member States proposals for the EU to take significant further steps,” the European Council said in a statement.

“These proposals complement those adopted on 31 July and regard access to capital markets, defence, dual use goods, and sensitive technologies,” the statement reads. “The proposals will now be considered by Member States.”