The Prime Minister of Serbia did not feel the pressure of the EU due to the failure of sanctions against Russia
Serbia until not felt increasing pressure from the European Union in connection with its failure to impose penalties regarding Russia, said on Thursday correspondents Prime Minister of Serbia Alexander survived.
explaining the phrase Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Serbian foreign Minister Ivica Dacic about the fact that the European Union States will increase pressure on Serbia that it has imposed penalties with regard to Russia, if the conflict in Ukraine will escalate, survived it stated that " if someone has to be the pressure and if it exists, it is the 1st and foremost is the head of government." I have not experienced such pressure. Were the conversations are not always easy. I believe that the position of the Serbian respect, " said the Prime Minister.
according to him, Serbia is on the European path ", But not imposed penalties in Russia for many reasons. It is, in the opinion of Survived it, is " the best policy " for Serbia and its Citizens.
" Will we be able to maintain this position or will be political changes, That's another matter. But in person I'm determined to maintain this position of Serbia ", - noted the head of the country.
Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against individuals and organizations turned to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. Serbia is a candidate for EU membership, But has not joined the sanctions regarding Russia, following thereby the official position of Brussels.