EU agreed on 'limited' package of sanctions against Russia -Dutch PM

European Union countries have agreed to impose a limited set of sanctions against Russia following its move to recognise the independence of two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Monday.

"We have agreed to impose a limited package of sanctions, targeting those who are responsible for this decision", Rutte said in an interview on Dutch television, adding that decisions on details were expected to follow on Tuesday.

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