EU sanctions 160 people, including 14 oligarchs
Individuals, including 14 oligarchs have been added to the European Commission’s list because of “actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine”, it said.
Included are “14 oligarchs and prominent business people involved in key economic sectors” – and their family members.
Those sectors include the “metallurgical, agriculture, pharmaceutical, telecom and digital industries”.
Also sanctioned are 146 members of the Russian Federation Council.
The Commission added: “Altogether, EU restrictive measures now apply to a total of 862 individuals and 53 entities.
