Putin Signs Decree On Economic Measures In Response To Kiev's Unfriendly Actions - Kremlin

Sumaira FH Published October 22, 2018 | 06:08 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to introduce special economic measures against Ukrainian individuals and entities as a response to Kiev's unfriendly actions toward Russian nationals, the Kremlin said on Monday.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd October, 2018) Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree to introduce special economic measures against Ukrainian individuals and entities as a response to Kiev's unfriendly actions toward Russian nationals, the Kremlin said on Monday.

According to the decree, published on the Kremlin website, the Russian government is tasked with "designating a list of individuals and entities against whom the special economic measures will be imposed" as well as outline the specific details of the restrictions.

The decree envisions that the measures can be canceled if Ukraine revokes its sanctions against Russian nationals and companies.