Vladimir Dobrovolsky. Sweden worried about the state of the Russian economy, But the EU must stand firm on sanctions against Russia, said the Prime Minister of Sweden Stefan Leuven.

" I think this can be a big concern if the Russian economy continues to feel too bad. But We must be firm in sanctions, Russia should show in place, that position has changed. We must be unified in the EU, " said Leven reporters before the EU summit.

punishment regarding Russia were introduced in the Ukrainian fall. They assume custody of assets and visa limits for Russian politicians and businessmen, and a ban on lending for a number of organizations. 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. In response to Western punish Russia imposed a ban on the export of a number of food items from countries that spend the sanctions policy of the Russian capital.

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