E.U. Keeps Its Sanctions On Russian Officials, Companies

The European Union has extended its Russian sanctions over Moscow's actions in Ukraine, according to a statement released Monday.

The travel bans and freezes on the assets of 149 people and 37 entities were extended until March 15, 2016, said a statement from the E.U. on Monday.

The assessment made of the situation in Ukraine did not justify a change in the sanctions or the list of those affected, said the E.U.

Ukrainian troops and pro-Russian separatists have continued...