Five countries have joined the dcion of the EU to continue the of sanctions against Russia - Ukraine, Montenegro, Albania, Liechtenstein and Norway.

The EU Council said in a statement that these countries will comply their decision with their own national policies.

The report also said that the EU welcomes this move.

European countries took the decision to extend sanctions against Russia on September 15 and it is connected with non-fulfillment by Moscow of Minsk agreement and attacks conducted in Syria.