Punishment against Russia are being discussed on a technical level, the political decision on this matter until now, no, said the head of Barack Obama at a press conference on the results of the G7 summit in Germany.
according to his statement, there have been discussions on a possible expansion of sanctions." These discussions are still ongoing on technical, not political level, " said Obama.
"There is a consensus that we need to continue the pressure on the Russian Federation to respect the rules of the Minsk agreement. We must continue to support Ukraine in carrying out its obligations under the Minsk ", and as long as it is not completed, the penalty will remain in force. There was a discussion about additional steps we might need to take if Russia, working through the separatists will continue its aggression in Ukraine, " added Obama, press conference, which was broadcast by the White house.
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