The EU on Monday extended a ban on selling arms to Myanmar and prolonged sanctions against high-ranking officials over their role in the Rohingya crisis. The measures, which include an embargo on weapons and other equipment that could be used for repression, will stay in place until at least April 30, 2020.

European Union extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar

Russia on Monday threatened retaliatory measures after the European Union imposed chemical weapons sanctions on nine Russian officials over nerve agent attack. "We reserve the right to take retaliatory measures over this unfriendly step," the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

Russia threatens to retaliate over EU sanctions on Russian officials in nerve attack case

In line with its non-recognition policy, the EU placed six Russian MPs under economic sanctions for backing Moscow's seizure of Crimea

European Union sanctions six Russian MPs from Crimea

European Parliament VP Ryszard Czarnecki said Pakistan could face sanctions if it fails to end human rights violations in Balochistan

EU may impose sanctions on Pakistan for atrocities in Balochistan

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European Union extends ban on arms sales to Myanmar

Russia threatens to retaliate over EU sanctions on Russian officials in nerve attack case

European Union sanctions six Russian MPs from Crimea

EU may impose sanctions on Pakistan for atrocities in Balochistan