The European Union has not developed long-term strategy for anti-sanctions, said Russia's permanent representative to the EU Vladimir Chizhov.
"I think that on the sanctions track they have a long-term strategy is not, and can not be. Because to calculate in advance their own harm they have failed, probably not meant to be, and to calculate in advance how to behave in member countries of the Union, " Chizhov said in the interview to a TV channel.
He emphasized that "such political decisions on the introduction of penalties or cancellation and even extend the" accepted in the EU by consensus." They (EU) are often close to or in any way to demonstrate the differences out, " said Chizhov.
first against Russia, the West has imposed a series of sanctions, Because the Ukrainian authorities, as well as the United States and the European Union has repeatedly accused Moscow of meddling in Ukraine's Affairs. Russia denies it and calls such accusations are unacceptable. Moscow has repeatedly stated that it is not a party to domestic conflict and not privy to the events in the Southeast, is interested in Ukraine to overcome the political and economic crisis.
in response to punishment, Russia restricted imports of food items from countries that have imposed in relation to it limits: USA, EU, Canada, Australia and Norway. The prohibition also included beef, pork, poultry, sausages, fish, vegetables, fruits, dairy products and some other products.
Western countries from March 2014 has repeatedly imposed sentences because of the position of Russia in Ukraine. The last case of the use of such practices were the limits imposed in March 2015, when was expanded US sanction List.
A list of Russian citizens and organizations that have come Under penalties - in the material of the Fin news
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