EU slaps new sanctions on Russia over Siemens turbines to Crimea

‘The European Union has broadened the scope of sanctions imposed on Russia over the delivery of gas turbines to Crimea.
Three Russians individuals, including Deputy Energy Minister Andrei Cherezov, and three Russian companies were added by Brussels on Friday to the blacklist of individuals and firms banned by the EU.
The latest additions complement a blacklist that already contains 150 people and 37 firms subject to an asset freeze and a travel ban over the crisis in eastern Ukraine.
Russia has slammed the EU over the fresh sanctions, which prompted “deep regret”. Moscow described the EU move against Russia as a “hostile” act. It said the accusations raised by Brussels against Russian officials and companies were “groundless”.
“The decision of Brussels to include a number of Russian officials and companies as a retaliatory measure for alleged illegitimate supply of Siemens gas turbines to Crimea prompts deep regret,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.’
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