The state Department has allowed the introduction of sanctions against Russia because of the incident in the Kerch Strait

USA have the opportunity to introduce fresh punishment against Russia because of the conflict in the Kerch Strait, said the special envoy of the state Department of Ukraine Kurt Volker.

"We speak with Germany, France and other Western partners to make sure that We are very well coordinate our actions. This is a new escalation emanating from Russia in the conflict in Ukraine, " said Walker at a press conference in Brussels.

He said he wants to hear the views of partners " today."

before the head of European diplomacy Federica Mogherini has left from the answer to the question, discussed the introduction of new penalties against Russia. In reply to the Ukrainian journalist, she listed the existing limits.

EU leaders at the conference on December 13-14 adopted a communication on readiness to "exert influence" to strengthen support of Ukraine in connection with the events around the Kerch Strait. The document does not call for new sanctions. According to sources in the EU institutions Among the participating countries there is no consensus on the issue.

On the morning of 25 November, the Ukrainian Navy ships violated the state border of Russia and a couple of hours, made dangerous maneuvers, moving to the Kerch Strait and ignoring the legitimate demands of the Russian authorities.

The guards tied the ships. The court arrested all those on Board the sailors on charges of violating the state border of Russia. Among them were two employees of the security Service of Ukraine.

Kiev has deemed Russia's actions aggressive act and announced? Martial law in some areas for a period of 30 days.

Vladimir Putin called the incident a provocation. He drew attention that the Russian border Guards performed their duties for the protection of the state border. According to his statement, the incident is associated with a low rating of Petro Poroshenko before the elections.

After the violation of Ukrainian sailors of the Russian border, head of the United States Donald trump canceled a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Argentina. In his vision, the dialogue will be possible, when Moscow will release the sailors and return to Kiev the ships.

Walker told reporters that After the cancellation of the meeting between Putin and trump He canceled the trip to the capital of Russia, which was to be held this month.



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