French FM announces approval of new sanctions against 22 Russians

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot announced that sanctions against 22 Russians have been approved at the meeting of foreign ministers of European Union (EU) countries in Brussels, Report informs.

"This morning in Brussels, we also confirm the ban on entry to European territory for six Russian judges and 16 Russian individuals, as well as the freezing of their assets," he stated while speaking to journalists.

Barrot also emphasized that sanctions have been imposed against 7 Moldovan citizens.

However, the minister did not disclose the nature of these sanctions.

He also reminded that the 18th package of sanctions against Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict could be agreed upon today.