Angelina Timofeeva. Europe parried right to fix the status of Crimea and destabilization in Eastern Ukraine, the punishment for the Russian Federation were imposed lawfully, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
The announcement she made, a speech on Wednesday a joint statement with French President Francois Hollande in the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Broadcast of live performances leading German television channel Phoenix.
"We survived the annexation of Crimea, destabilizing Eastern Ukraine. I will say openly: fortunately, We in the European Union, acting in concert, jointly adopted the conclusion on sanctions and stated that it was the failures of our principles and that We will not allow, " - said Merkel.
"however, this (the conflict in Ukraine - ed.) only one of the many conflicts ", added Merkel.
The U.S. and EU imposed against Russia punishment in connection with the situation around the Crimea, which according to the results of the referendum in March became part of Russia. Some Western and Ukrainian politicians blaming Moscow of meddling in Ukraine's internal Affairs, although the MFA of Russia many times stated that Moscow is not a party to domestic conflict and calls for an early resolution of the situation.
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