The European Council says it will extend economic sanctions against Russia?

It is reported that on June 28th, local time, the European Union officially extended the sanctions against Russia for six months, because Russia failed to fulfill its commitment to cease fire in Ukraine.

It is reported that the relevant statement of the European Council shows that after French President Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel met for a briefing, world leaders made this decision and unanimously agreed on the rules for these decisions. This has created conditions for extending this sanction for another six months.

It is reported that a few days ago, EU leaders agreed to this action and accused Russia of not stopping supporting the rebels in eastern Ukraine or putting pressure on them to respect the ceasefire agreement. This ceasefire agreement was reached under the mediation of France and Germany to help end the war in eastern Ukraine that caused serious casualties since the beginning of 214.

According to the head of the European Union, these sanctions cover Russia's financial, oil and national defense fields and are valid until the end of January 218.