The European Union extended the sanctions against Syria until June 1, 2018, as well as included three ministers in the sanctions list, EU Council reported.

“On 29 May 2017, the Council extended EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime until 1 June 2018. This decision is in line with the EU strategy on Syria, which states that the EU will maintain its restrictive measures against the Syrian regime and its supporters as long as the repression of civilians continues.

“At the same time the Council added to the list of those under restrictive measures 3 ministers of the Syrian government,” the press statement says.