EU Commission expected to propose 19th package of Russia sanctions by Friday

BRUSSELS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - The European Commission is expected to propose a 19th package of sanctions against Russia by Friday and list banks in two central Asian countries, EU diplomats said.

The EU has stepped up its listings and is no longer shying away from larger entities in third countries.

In its 18th package, the bloc listed two Chinese banks and India's major Nayara refinery at Vadinar.

The diplomats declined to provide further details of the upcoming new package.