Vladimir Dobrovolskiy. The leaders of the G7 must make clear that it will consider fresh sanctions against Russia if the situation around Ukraine does not improve, said German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
on Wednesday and Thursday the European Union takes Brussels summit of heads of States of the G7.
" Tonight We will discuss, for example, the question of Ukraine and Russia. We will discuss how after the presidential elections We can to help Ukraine, the 1-St point, " said Merkel reporters before the meeting.
Secondly, in its expressions, will talk about dialogue with Russia." Third, we need to make clear that if nothing helps, then it will be necessary to raise fresh punishment ", - said the German Chancellor.
before Wednesday, the head of the European Council Herman van Rompuy recalled the position of the leaders of the countries members of the EU, expressed by the results of the EU summit at the end of may.
in the final document then it was noted that the European Commission and the external action service of the European Union continue the work on a new subject to measures concerning Russia, and the Leaders " agreed to continue the development of a possible further steps on this basis, if the circumstances require ".
According to Rompuy, At this point in time the EU will be watching, " is Russia ready to make greater contribution and stop destabilization in Ukraine ".
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