Montenegro was given easy decision to impose sanctions with regard to Russia, due to the fall in Ukraine, However, the priority of Montenegro's membership in the EU And, accordingly, it is necessary to divide the external policies of the Union, said on Tuesday, foreign Minister of Montenegro Igor Luksic.

Albania, as well as two other candidate country for EU accession, Montenegro And Iceland, periodically join the sanctions by the EU against Russia. For its part, Serbia And Turkey, which are also candidates for accession to the EU restrictive measures imposed.

" It was a very difficult decision for a variety of reasons, " said the Minister. He said that Montenegro " long, centuries-old tradition of good relations with Russia." In addition, the decision was difficult And due to the fact that punishment affect the economy. However, Montenegro wants to become a full member of the EU." And we know that they must share a common foreign policy, " the Minister said.

" We were clear that we cannot at the same time to be on 2 sides, to sit on 2 chairs, because our strategic priority is to connect to the European Union, " He concluded.

The US, EU And several other countries have introduced against Russia punishment after the reunification of the Crimea with Russia on the results of the March referendum. The U.S. And EU also accused the Russian Federation of interfering in Ukraine's internal Affairs, Moscow denies in principle. Officials of the U.S. administration many times referred to the decrease of the rouble as evidence that punishment against Russia have the desired effect.

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