EU, former Ukrainian president Yanukovych blacklisted

(ANSA) - BRUSSELS, AUGUST 04 - The EU also adds the pro-Russian former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych to its blacklist.

   In fact, the EU Council today approved restrictive measures for Yanukovych and his son Oleksandr "for their role in undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine and the stability and security of the State, as well as - in the case of Oleksandr Yanukovich - for having led transactions with separatist groups in the Donbass region of Ukraine ", reads a note from the Council.

   (HANDLE).