Trump extended series of sanctions on Russia for its aggression against Ukraine for one year – White House
US President Donald Trump has extended for a year the sanctions previously imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
This was reported in the White House, Censor.NET informs.
It is not yet known which sanctions have been extended.
The relevant document was also published in the Federal Register.
"Pursuant to Section 202(d) of the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1622(d)), I am extending for one year the national emergency declared by Executive Order 13660," the document says.
Earlier, the US president said that the restrictions could be lifted "at some point."
Also, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the possibility of lifting sanctions against Russia could be considered only after the Russian side demonstrates concrete steps towards peace.
