Russia will not discuss the criteria for removal of Western sanctions, but are willing to cooperate in this matter, if the partners will show common sense, said the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov..
" We are not going to discuss any criteria withdrawal penalties. Cancellations - the business of those who entered Them. Of course, if the EU will demonstrate common sense, we will be ready to engage constructively on this issue, " Lavrov said in an interview Last news .
" As stressed by the head of centuries Putin, even in cases where the governments of some countries are trying to build around Russia almost iron curtain, We will actively increase interaction, to promote business and humanitarian contacts, scientific, educational, cultural connections ", - said the Minister.
Relations between Russia and the West deteriorated in connection with the situation in Ukraine. At the end of July, the EU and the US from point penalties against private individuals and organizations turned to measures against entire sectors of the Russian economy. In response, Russia has restricted the import of food items from countries that have introduced in relation to penalties: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway.
The full text of the interview is available on the Internet representation of the ria. EN
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