The updated blacklist includes Russian Deputy Energy Minister Andrey Cherezov, the head of the department of operational control and management in Russia's electric power industry Evgeniy Grabchak and state firm Technopromexport CEO Sergey Topor-Gilka.
"Establishing an independent power supply for Crimea and Sevastopol supports their separation from Ukraine, and undermines the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine. Gas turbines are a substantial element in the development of new power plants," the EU said in a statement.
Comment: The EU proudly proclaims that it doesn't matter what the people want and what the people need. Western defined boundaries must be enforced come hell or high water.
Western companies are not allowed to do business in the Crimea. The region is under EU and US sanctions since voting to rejoin Russia in a referendum three years ago.
Comment: While its possible that Merkel is putting on a show to get re-elected, she certainly would be supported by many in Germany if her sanctions push back was sincere: Germany seeks EU countermeasures against US 'illegal' Russia sanctions