KIEV, Oct. 19 – Ukraine has imposed sanctions against a number of Russian and Crimean companies involved in coal transportation, handling and sales.

The corresponding decision is stipulated in the resolution of National Security and Defense Council dated September 16, 2016 and presidential decree No. 467/2016.

"The basis for applying sanctions is the actions of the legal entity, creating real or potential threats to the national interests of Ukraine," the document says.