Mutual gain mode of punishment will not bring anything good neither Russia nor the EU, says CEO of the French oil and gas giant Total's Christophe de Margerie.
" the punishment does not solve issues while they themselves have the ability to cause serious difficulties. I, as an entrepreneur, advocate that the punishment did not go on the rise on both sides, that the economy remained aloof from politics, " said de Margerie, speaking at the meeting the head of the State Duma Sergey Naryshkin, French politicians, members of the public and the business community.
He said that French businessmen do not wish to engage in political discussions. However, all would be on hand if the conflict in Ukraine could cross.
" Ukraine is part of Europe. Russia is part of Europe. We should strive to do as much as possible to ensure that this crisis has come to an end, " said the head of the Total.
The United States in connection with the Ukrainian crisis has introduced a wide range of sanctions on the Russian politicians, businessmen and organizations, as well as lobby for the introduction of similar measures for its associates. Anti-punishment After the United States entered the European Union, Switzerland, Canada, Australia and Japan.
the head of centuries Putin, for his part, has been banned for years to import into the Russian Federation of certain types of agricultural products, raw materials and food from countries that have imposed sanctions against the Russian Federation.
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