"The EU said the implementation of the sanctions will be delayed as its determines whether a cease-fire in Ukraine will hold.
The sanctions would further restrict Rosneft's access to foreign loans, prohibiting the company from receiving any loans with more than 30 days maturity.
Rosneft's finances have been strained by the EU and U.S. sanctions spurred by Russia's involvement in the Ukraine."
http://petroglobalnews.com/2014/09/rosneft-sells-1-billion-stake-in-vankor-fields-to-cnpc/