German Chancellor Angela Merkel believes that sanctions against Russia is inevitable, because Moscow does not respect the sovereignty of Ukraine.

" while we will not achieve its goal of punishment is inevitable, although I would like to repeat that they are not an end in itself, " said Merkel in his speech before the Bundestag, which was broadcast on the official Internet organization.

punishment regarding Russia were introduced in the Ukrainian drop, a significant proportion for which the West lay on Moscow. However, Russia has stated many times that is not involved in the events in Eastern Ukraine and is interested in Ukraine overcame political and economic crisis. Punishment assume custody of assets and visa limits for Russian politicians and businessmen, and a ban on lending for a number of organizations.


The US and EU do not recognize the annexation of Crimea to Russia and accuse 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, -

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