For their role in serious human rights violations and abuses
Hungary also approves, nuclear energy sanctions skipped
The government has raised objections about the oligarchs to be sanctioned
EUR 20 billion has been added to the recovery funds
To combat poverty, social exclusion
Kiev could end up with around $300 billion in Russian central bank reserves
New recommendations made
Implemented only from 15 February
Steel, iron and fertilisers from outside the EU can be more expensive
The Council has reached an agreement
Bargaining on other issues going on in the background
Tough message for everyone
Commission set bar too high, system would never be activated
Expects expedient proposal from Commission President
New extraordinary meeting to set final guidelines
Legislation has been adopted to speed up the reaction of regulators.
Council green-lights new restrictions
No way sanctions will be repealed
Commission working hard to be ready
Council President sends out invitation letter