Media: German business considers sanctions against Russia mistake
Punishment of the EU towards Russia has been ineffective and has not reached the intended policy outcome, said the head of the Oriental Department of the German economy Eckhard Cordes in the conversation.
" We had hoped that the delay penalties will strengthen the truce in Ukraine. Fresh punishment will not lead To tension relief. I think We're at the beginning of the threat of sanctions spiral, " said Cordes latest punitive measures adopted by the EU.
According to Cordes, punishment against Russia became a " mistake "." Among the German middle class reigns deep disappointment with the penalties, " he added.- Small and medium businesses that conduct business in the majority in the Russian Federation and do not have the ability to easily shift to other markets, are aware of the danger to its existence.
Besides, according to him, in today's globalized world, it is impossible by punishment to isolate such a huge and resource-rich country like Russia." so, We are all more harm themselves, not reaching the desired political results, " said Cordes.
The US and EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea To Russia and accused Moscow of interfering in Ukraine. Russia denies it and calls the accusations are unacceptable. Western countries since March has repeatedly imposed punishment on a number of Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations and threatened to make wider restrictive measures. The last case of the use of such practices began in September punishment.
A complete list of Russian Citizens and organizations who are under punishment, -