The European Union has extended sanctions against Crimea for a year.

The European Union (EU) has extended sanctions against Crimea for a year, imposed in 2014 after the referendum on reunification with Russia, according to the website of the EU Council.

"The Council decided to extend the sanctions imposed by the EU <...> until June 23, 2026," the publication clarifies.

The current restrictive measures were introduced for the first time in June 2014. They prohibit the import into the EU of goods produced in Crimea and Sevastopol, as well as any infrastructural and financial investments and tourist services related to these regions.

In addition, the EU restricts the export of certain goods and technologies to Crimean companies or for use in sectors such as transport, telecommunications, energy, as well as for the exploration and production of oil, gas and other minerals in Crimea and Sevastopol.

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