EU extends Ukraine-related sanctions to 13 new people, 5 entities

BRUSSELS – The European Union is extending economic and travel sanctions to 13 people and five entities it accuses of involvement with pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine.

The EU's 28 member countries agreed to the action Friday, the bloc announced in a news release.

The EU said the names of the people, organizations and businesses affected will be made public Saturday.

The decision brings the total number of people subject to an EU-wide travel ban and asset freeze for allegedly undermining Ukraine's territorial integrity to 132, and the number of entities whose assets have been ordered frozen to 28.

Earlier this month, EU foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini said more sanctions alone will not end the crisis in eastern Ukraine, and that there is a need to relaunch a dialogue with Russia.