The Kremlin has not commented on the data on the extension of sanctions against Russia, is awaiting a formal decision by the EU, but proceeds from the principle of reciprocity, said press Secretary of Russian President Dmitry Peskov.

on Wednesday Agency Reuters referring to the sources has informed that the permanent Plenipotentiaries of the member countries of the EU approved the extension of economic sanctions against Russia by six months until January 2016. The List of punishments has not added any new items, the source said Fins news .

"When will a decision, and then it will be possible to explain" - said Peskov told reporters.

When asked about the response, Peskov said that " in all things, the principle of reciprocity "." Again, here it is necessary to wait for some decisions. As long as no solutions", he added.


Western countries since March 2014 several times already imposed penalties because Russia's position on Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, When expanded sanctions List of the USA. In addition, the summit "the Big seven" in Bavaria it was decided to extend the punishment against Russia, and the United States considering the introduction of a new.

The list of Russian citizens and organizations who have fallen under the punishment - in the material of the Fins news

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