Spain joined the EU countries, who publicly criticized sanctions against Russia and want to establish a relationship With her, he writes.

the Spanish foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-margallo, speaking yesterday at a press conference following the meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, said that " the retention or abolition of the punishment depends on whether the executed contract in Ukraine ". From his point of view, Minsk agreement On this point in time are observed.

punishment does not benefit anyone noticed Garcia-margallo. The diplomat said that imposed by Russia in response to punishment ban on food imports from the EU have caused harm to the Spanish economy.

"I think we need to include the Russian desire in the Association agreement of Ukraine With the European Union, this Treaty shall be supplemented by cooperation With Russia ", - quotes the Minister EUobserver.

for reviews of publications, such as statements from the head of the foreign Ministry unite Spain With a growing group of European countries who want to return to normal business cooperation With Russia.

"Leaders of Cyprus, Hungary and Italy went further than Spain, meeting With Russian leader Vladimir Putin in recent weeks," writes media.

as example EUobserver quotes the expression of the Prime Minister of Italy, Matteo Renzi, who said that the International isolation of Russia must end." History provided that without Russia is much harder to find balance in international crises, " journal of head of the Italian government.

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