The EU does not exclude discussion of new penalties in case of failure of the talks in Minsk

The European Union will continue to consider the possibility of introducing new penalties regarding Russia in the event of failure of negotiations, "channel" Quartet in Minsk, said a senior representative of the European Union.
"It is premature to predict how has the opportunity to be the result of discussions in the Council. In the event of failure of the peace process, if it Is visible, I have No doubt That the question of further action, including restrictive measures, will be back on the table. Whether the resolution was approved on Thursday? Don't forget, This is an informal Council. The result has the opportunity to be a political orientation for Coreper (Committee of permanent representatives), to the Board. But at this stage it is too early to speculate, "said EU Commissioner, RIA" Novosti ". According to him, the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the countries-EU members have Not discussed the strengthening of economic sanctions against Russia, But It has the capability to be the next step." What happened on Monday at the meeting of the Council on foreign relations, Is an extension of the list (individual sanctions). What was Not discussed Is the issue of strengthening economic sanctions, restrictive measures taken in July and September. It was Not discussed. It would have been the next step, " he said. According to him, in case of positive results of the Minsk talks, discussion leaders in Ukraine will Not be long." But if there Is a failure of the peace process, this part has the opportunity to be longer than planned, " said he. First it was claimed That the leaders of the member countries of the European Union on Thursday at the conference will discuss further actions depending on the situation in Ukraine. Remember, the first day of the week, the head of EU diplomacy Federica Mogherini said That the Council of foreign Ministers of the EU blesed point of punishment is relatively 19 physical and nine legal entities because of the situation in Ukraine. On the same day the head of the foreign Ministry of the 28 countries of the European Union approved the expansion of the black list for residents of Russia and of the militia of Ukraine, however, has postponed its entry into force. Because of this, the President's press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said That the plans of the Western countries to strengthen the punishment is relatively capital of Russia and begin arms shipments to Ukraine aimed at destabilization of the situation.


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