Permanent authorized Russia to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov believes that Brussels at the moment there is no desire and political will to introduce fresh punishment concerning Russia.
" Theoretical possibility, of course, there is. The question is, is there any commitment, political will. In my opinion, no, " said Chizhov RIA " Novosti ", answering the Question whether there is currently an opportunity to strengthen sanctions of the EU against Russia." aspiration to the EU imposed punishment is not in the European Union, and elsewhere - will not elaborate on where the common local political and, I stress, economic interests. The desire to drive a wedge Between Russia and Europe was born there today, and, unfortunately, not tomorrow will disappear ", - said Chizhov. We emphasize that the development of the issue of extending sanctions of the EU against Russia at the conference the EU 26-27 June, depending on how the EU leaders will assess the situation in Ukraine, told on Wednesday a source close to the EU leadership. In the night of Thursday the head of Barack Obama during a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi agreed on a situation in Ukraine and mentioned the possibility of further pressure on the Russian Federation. First Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel praised the measures taken by Moscow for the peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian fall, but also did not rule out further sanctions concerning Russia. However, on Wednesday the media referring to sources in the us administration reported that Washington and Brussels complete the development of a package of new sanctions concerning Russia, but have the ability to postpone its adoption in connection with " positive signals " from the Russian capital.

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