Medvedev has threatened Ukraine and Georgia protective measures upon ratification of the agreement with the EU
Russia takes measures to protect its market, if the parliaments of Ukraine and Georgia ratified the Treaty on the Union With the European Union as well, as did Moldova, said Prime Minister of Russia D. Medvedev And.. " The volume of measures will be close, similar to measures which are expected to take regarding Moldova " - quoted Medvedev, ITAR-TASS reported." With consideration of the time factor and the ratification of this document (Association Agreement) with the Parliament of Moldova and the forthcoming ratification from the Parliament of the European Union we will have to make a decision in the near future ", - noticed the head of government. According to him, the Association of Moldova With the EU seriously affect its relations with the countries of the Customs Union and customs of the trade in the CIS." Clearly, it's the most serious impact it (Moldova) in trade and economic relations With other participants in international relations, including the countries of the Customs Union, as well as States parties to the Treaty on the free trade area of the CIS countries ", - Medvedev said. The head of government noted that under the agreement of Moldova should be fast to implement European technical regulations and standards, which do not comply with Russian regulations, the rules of Customs Union." Oh and also quite possible re-export to the site of the Customs Union of European products under the brand of Moldovan objects. Have the opportunity to be other consequences that we do not currently feel "not excluded Medvedev. He added that in this situation it is necessary to analyze all the possible risks and impacts to ensure reliable protection of the Russian market, the most important market for agricultural products. Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov has said that the Council of the Eurasian economic Union will look July 16 possible protective measures regarding trade relations With Moldova." on the possible protective measures in trade relations With Moldova will be considered at the meeting of the Council on 16 July, " said Shuvalov. According to him, the materials are sent to prepare for consideration. Remember, Moldova and Georgia at the end of June in Brussels signed With the EU Association agreement providing for joining the free trade area of the European Union. At the same time the EU and Ukraine signed the economic part of the Agreement. Political chapeau was signed new Ukrainian authorities in March, right After the February coup d'etat. To the treaties entered into force, are required to ratify the national parliaments of the EU countries and the European Parliament. July 2, stated that the Parliament of Moldova ratified the agreement on Association With the European Union. Then Vice-Premier of Russia Dmitry Rogozin said that in the agreement With the European Union there is no economic logic for Moldova.