Gorbachev, by imposing sanctions against Russia, the EU is acting in harm to themselves

Germany and EU countries due to the large dependence on North America act to harm themselves, imposing sanctions against Russia - despite the understanding that to spoil relations with Russia cannot, says ex-President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev.

" All because Merkel is in a difficult position because of the large dependence of Germany from North America. With all the other Europeans Germany copes. But Americans in one case, lower oil prices, it is falling, we are losing dollars because of these measures, which are in agreement with Saudi Arabia Americans did. This way the pressure, again, " he said in an interview to television channel RT.

in Germany, the majority reported that " in no event it is impossible to conduct it, to spoil relations with Russia, " he said, adding that former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl was in solidarity with him that without Russia does not have the ability to be such a world order, which would meet the interests of all peoples. But the presence of Russia in the EU disadvantageous for Germany, because without it Germany in the European Union a very great weight, And Russia - wherever - " will eventually declare their sovereign, serious positions and she had enough arguments ", says ex-President of the USSR.

Read an interview with former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev


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