BRUSSELS, Feb 20, 2024 (BSS/TASS) - The European Union extended anti-Russian sanctions until February 24, 2025, with the relevant resolution of the EU Council posted on the Official Journal.

"The restrictive measures contained in Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 should be renewed for a further 12 months, until February 24, 2025," the statement reads.

The European Union initiated the discussion of the 13th package of anti-Russian sanctions in mid-January 2024.