EU summoned Russian ambassador, after Moscow gave 8 European citizens to sanctions.

Peter Stano, the European Union spokesman (EU) today said the Russian Ambassador will meet senior officials of the European Commission and European diplomatic agencies in the afternoon.

"These retaliate sanctions have a clear political engine and lack of legal basis," Stano said.

Vladimir Chizhov, Russian Ambassador at the European Union.

Moskva on April 30 prohibits 8 EU officials entering, including the European Parliament Chairman David Sassoli and Vice Chairman of the European Commission Vera Jourova.

Sassoli, Chairman of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen and Chairman of the European Council Charles Michel, who condemned Moskva's decision was "unfounded", threatening "there will be appropriate retaliation."

The latest controversy with the Kremlin took place in the context of the relationship between the EU and Russia is undergoing the worst stress period after the Cold War with issues related to Ukraine, Russian opposition party leaders