Official decision on extension of EU economic anti-Russian sanctions expected on Wednesday

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Official decision on extension of EU economic anti-Russian sanctions expected on Wednesday - source

BRUSSELS. June 26 (Interfax) - A written procedure has been launched for an official EU Council decision to be adopted on the extension of current anti-Russian economic sanctions, a European diplomatic source in Brussels told Interfax on Monday.

An official decision is expected at noon on Wednesday, the source said.

The EU Council agreed on June 22 to extend the EU anti-Russian economic sanctions for another six months. The Council must adopt a legally effective official decision.